Chris Jericho Isn’t The Only Ex-AEW Champion Expected At WWE Royal Rumble

Chris Jericho is rumored to make his WWE return at the Royal Rumble. Meanwhile, another former AEW champion may also make a surprise appearance.

The Ayatollah of Rock and Rolla ended his third run with the Stamford-based company in 2018. He later joined AEW, where he became the inaugural World Champion.

Nevertheless, the 55-year-old has been absent from AEW TV for almost nine months. It was even rumored that his contract with Tony Khan’s promotion expired last month amid speculations about his potential return to WWE.

Meanwhile, former AEW TNT Champion Powerhouse Hobbs has officially departed the company following his contract expiry earlier this month. Reports suggested the 35-year-old has already signed with WWE.

Chris Jericho & Powerhouse Hobbs Coming To WWE Royal Rumble?

On his Notsam Wrestling podcast, WWE analyst Sam Roberts gave his predictions for the Royal Rumble. The 42-year-old predicted that Liv Morgan would win the Women’s match while Bron Breakker would emerge victorious in the men’s.

Roberts also addressed the potential surprises in the men’s Royal Rumble, pointing out that Chris Jericho and Powerhouse Hobbs are likely to participate in the 30-man match.

I think in terms of possibilities and rumors, I think you could be looking at a Chris Jericho return possibly. Maybe I think you could be looking at a Will Hobbs Royal Rumble debut. There’s a big part of me that thinks that Will Hobbs is gonna end up straight on the main roster if he is indeed signed to WWE, as rumors would suggest. [56:41 onwards]

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