WWE is set to add a powerhouse to their roster.
According to latest update from Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select, the contract of AEW star Will Hobbs is set to expire this Wednesday and he will be entering free agency at midnight. The former TNT Champion is believed to be on his way to WWE, with sources within the company expecting him to join the promotion soon.
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AEW officials had the intention of retaining the services of the heavyweight star and negotiations have been going on between the two sides for some time. While Tony Khan is said to have made a 'substantial' offer for him to remain with the promotion, Powerhouse Hobbs decided to explore free agency instead.
Despite the decision, however, the former champion is not parting ways with the company on bad terms. This is reflected in his recent booking as well, with Hobbs being featured regularly on TV in recent months as part of The Opps faction.
Having made his wrestling debut back in 2009, Hobbs spent 11 years in the independent circuit before AEW brought him on board in 2020. He has been part of factions such as Team Taz and Don Callis Family in the promotion. It's unknown what WWE is planning for the wrestling star but we should get an idea soon.
Hobbs also holds the AEW Trios title with his Opps partners. You can check out spoilers on how AEW is dealing with that situation here.
