10 Most Heavily Protected Wrestlers In AEW Right Now
4. Powerhouse Hobbs
One of the best things about being a wrestling fan is discovering a new talent. The first time you see an unknown superstar who clearly has the raw materials to be something special, it fills you with an excitement that one day you will witness that come to fruition.
That's what AEW have with Powerhouse Hobbs.
After some impressive early showings, AEW showed their hand by aligning Hobbs with the likes of Moxley and Allin against Team Taz, before having the young man shockingly turn heel and join Taz and his gaggle of bastards. In the months since, Hobbs helped eject the other monster, Brian Cage from the group, taking over the mantle as the baddest man of the stable.
It shows how highly AEW think of Hobbs, as not only has he completely overshadowed Cage who now seems like an afterthought, but they have had him target CM Punk as his next opponent heading into AEW Rampage: Grand Slam. It's a hell of a role for Hobbs to have so soon into his AEW run and coupled with his impressive win/loss record where he currently sits second in the overall rankings, it is clear that Powerhouse Hobbs is being groomed to be a major player within the company.