Royce Keys shares meaning behind his WWE ring name
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Royce Keys, formerly known as AEW's Powerhouse Hobbs, discussed the significance of his WWE name in an interview. The name 'Royce Keys' honors his late mother and his middle son, reflecting his family heritage. Keys debuted in WWE at the Royal Rumble in January and eliminated Damian Priest before his own elimination. He recently secured a victory in the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal ahead of WrestleMania 42. Keys is coming off a street fight match against Jacob Fatu on August 3.
- •Royce Keys honors family with his new WWE name.
- •He debuted at the Royal Rumble entering at number 14.
- •Keys eliminated Damian Priest before being eliminated himself.
- •He won the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal in April.
- •Keys faced Jacob Fatu in a street fight on August 3.
- 12:30 PMWrestling Inc — Royce Keys (Fka AEW's Powerhouse Hobbs) Explains Origins Of WWE Ring Name
"WWE's powerhouse Royce Keys explains the meaning behind his new in-ring name.
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