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Royce Keys discusses his WWE debut and free agency experience

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 6:49 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Royce Keys discusses his WWE debut and free agency experience

Summary

Royce Keys, previously known as Powerhouse Hobbs in AEW, made his WWE debut at the Royal Rumble after leaving AEW following a title loss with his team. He expressed that personal reasons influenced his decision not to renew his AEW contract and emphasized his long-time aspiration to join WWE. Keys compared his free agency experience to that of basketball star LeBron James. He is set to compete in his first SummerSlam match this weekend, teaming with Solo Sikoa and LA Knight against The Usos and Jacob Fatu.

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Key Details

•Keys debuted in WWE at the Royal Rumble after leaving AEW.
•He was a Trios Champion before deciding not to renew his AEW contract.
•Keys compares his free agency experience to LeBron James' moves.
•He is scheduled to participate in SummerSlam this weekend.
•He expressed excitement about joining WWE and fulfilling a childhood dream.

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6:49 PMWrestling Inc — WWE's Royce Keys On Free Agency Stint: 'I Felt Like LeBron James'

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Royce Keys made his WWE debut during the Royal Rumble just a couple months after leaving AEW. He compared his free agency stint to LeBron James.
— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Samantha Schipman)

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