Royce Keys
WELCOME, ROYCE KEYS!!! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/q1t9DD0t6Z
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
The debut of Royce Keys was very exciting for fans. Many already knew him as Powerhouse Hobbs from AEW. They were excited to see him perform in this new chapter of his career. However, aside from the Royal Rumble match, he hasn’t competed on WWE television.
Keys has been a part of dark matches and matches on Main Event, but not involved in a proper WWE storyline. Unfortunately, this means that they likely don’t have plans for him yet, but if that’s the case, why did they have him make his debut? Why not have him start in NXT? A start in NXT could give the audience an idea of who Royce Keys is rather than Powerhouse Hobbs.
Stephanie McMahon held a very raw interview with Keys on her podcast, “What’s Your Story?” This interview was a great way to introduce the WWE Universe to who they will be seeing proceed in the WWE. But when will be his time? Who will be his first feud with?
