WWE’s Newest Signing Willing To Kick Cody Rhodes’ A**

This recently signed hot prospect star is ready to go in WWE.

Former AEW star Powerhouse Hobbs made his much-anticipated WWE debut as a surprise entrant in the 2026 men’s Royal Rumble match.

The former AEW TNT Champion debuted under a new ring name, Royce Keys. He managed to eliminate Damian Priest, but was later eliminated by Bronson Reed of The Vision.

New WWE Signing Royce Keys Talks About Cody Rhodes In Royal Rumble BTS Clip.

In a behind-the-scenes video of Royce Key’s debut ahead of the Royal Rumble, uploaded by WWE, Keys is seen talking about how he feels in the Stamford-based promotion, looking at the ramp and the ring, calling the experience “pretty amazing”.

Cody Rhodes then comes into the frame and says, “Don’t believe a word he says,” and the two share a laugh. Keys hugs Rhodes and talks about how The American Nightmare has been there for him in his toughest times.

However, he also says that he will go after Rhodes and “kick his a**” in the ring if need be.

That dude’s been there for me like the toughest time of my life when my mom passed away.

But if I gotta kick his ass, I gotta kick his ass (laughs). (0:57 onwards)

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