Big E Speaks About Royce Keys (Powerhouse Hobbs) Debuting For WWE: “It Was Beautiful To See Him There”
Keys arrived to WWE at the Royal Rumble.
After wrapping up his five-year run with All Elite Wrestling in January 2026, Powerhouse Hobbs signed with WWE and debuted for the company as part of the men’s Royal Rumble match.
Hobbs is now going by ‘Royce Keys.’ Keys’ debut was spoken about by Big E during a recording of Notsam Wrestling Live!. Big E expressed how happy he is for Keys.
I got to see Royce Keys, the former Will Hobbs, before and after, and he’s someone that I have known for a few years now and I’ve been such a big fan of. So to see him on this stage, get this opportunity, it’s something that he’s dreamed of for quite some time. So it was beautiful to see him there.”
Fightful has written coverage of Keys’ behind-the-scenes vlog that was recorded on the day of the Royal Rumble Premium Live Event. Click here for more.
If the quote in this article is used, please credit Notsam Wrestling Live! with an H/T to Fightful for the transcription.
