Good news, folks! After a long and grueling recovery, former AEW TNT Champion Powerhouse Hobbs is ready to return to the ring and body-slam the competition once again. You heard that right—Hobbs, the human wrecking ball who tore his patella tendon in April during a match with Jon Moxley, is officially cleared to compete! After months of healing and intense in-ring testing, the powerhouse of Powerhouse is back, and ahead of schedule, no less. But hold your horses (or steel folding chairs)—there’s one thing still keeping this beast in the stable: creative plans!
Reports from Fightful Select confirm Hobbs passed all those rigorous AEW return protocols with flying colors. However, while his knee might be strong enough to suplex an elephant, AEW is still figuring out how to fit this wrecking ball back into the storyline. Last time we saw him, Hobbs was bulldozing through the roster as part of The Don Callis Family. But whether he’ll rejoin the faction or blaze a new path remains a mystery—stay tuned for those backstage secrets to unfold!
Despite being medically cleared, Hobbs isn’t rushing back just yet. After undergoing surgery and keeping fans updated through recovery, he’s come out on the other side a month ahead of the typical six-to-eight-month recovery window. Now that’s the kind of overachiever you want in your corner!
AEW President Tony Khan couldn’t hide his excitement about Hobbs’ recovery, calling him one of the company’s most popular stars. However, when it comes to pinpointing an exact return date, Khan stayed as elusive as a masked luchador, hinting that Hobbs is ready, but just waiting for the perfect storyline.
Fans, you better believe the comeback of Powerhouse Hobbs will be nothing short of a main event moment!