Will Hobbs

Will Hobbs is an American professional wrestler currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW).

Career

Early career (2009–2019)

Hobbs trained in California at All Pro Wrestling's APW Boot Camp and made his debut in 2009 on the July 18 edition of APW Gym Wars. There, Hobbs competed in a 15-Man Battle Royal to determine the Number One Contender for the APW Worldwide Internet Championship. During his ten-year career in APW, Hobbs became a three-time APW Worldwide Internet Champion and a three-time APW Tag Team Champion. Hobbs enjoyed success in other California-based promotions holding one-time reigns as a Tag Team Champion in Pro Championship Wrestling and United Wrestling Network.

All Elite Wrestling (2020–present)

Hobbs debuted in 2020 on the July 1 episode of AEW Dark in a match won by Orange Cassidy. He returned to wrestle in several episodes of AEW Dark and made his pay-per-view debut on September 5 at the second annual ALL OUT show competing in a 21-Man Battle Royal won by Lance Archer. It was announced on September 16, Hobbs signed with AEW. On the October 7 episode of AEW Dynamite, Hobbs received a title match opportunity, losing to the defending FTW Champion Brian Cage. He later joined the ranks of Team Taz during the conclusion of the main event tag match of Cage and Ricky Starks against Cody Rhodes & Darby Allin on the November 18 episode of Dynamite, turning heel in the process after smashing the TNT title belt over Cody Rhodes' head. On the November 25 episode of AEW Dynamite, he returned under the new name Powerhouse Hobbs winning his singles match against Lee Johnson. Under the Team Taz banner, Hobbs and Ricky Starks wrestled and lost a tag team grudge match against Cody Rhodes and Darby Allin.

In wrestling

Finishing moves

Signature moves

Powerslam
Spinebuster

Teams and stables

Entrance Music

Nicknames

"The Embodiment Of Willpower"

Championships and accomplishments

All Pro Wrestling

APW Worldwide Internet Championship (3 times)
APW Tag Team Championship (3 times)

Gold Rush Pro Wrestling

GRPW Dynamite Division Championship (1 time)

Pro Championship Wrestling

PCW Tag Team Championship (1 time)

United Wrestling Network

UWN Tag Team Championship (1 time)

External links

All Elite Wrestling
Roster
Abadon • Adam Page • Allie • Andrade El Idolo • Angélico • Anna Jayy • Anthony Ogogo • Austin Gunn • Bear Boulder • Bear Bronson • Big Swole • Billy • Brandi • Brandon Cutler • Brian Cage • Britt Baker • Cash Wheeler • Cezar Bononi • Chris Jericho • Christian Cage • Christopher Daniels • Chuck Taylor • Cody Rhodes • Colt Cabana • Darby Allin • Darius Martin • Daunte Martin • Dax Harwood • Dustin Rhodes • Eddie Kingston • Ethan Page • Evil Uno • 5 • Frankie Kazarian • Hikaru Shida • Isiah Kassidy • Jack Evans • Jade Cargill • Jake Hager • Joey Janela • John Silver • Jon Moxley • Jungle Boy • Kenny Omega • Kip Sabian • Kris Statlander • Lance Archer • Lee Johnson • Leva Bates • Luchasaurus • Luther • Marko Stunt • Marq Quen • Matt Hardy • Matt Jackson • Matt Sydal • Max Caster • MJF • Michael Nakazawa • Miro • Nick Jackson • Nyla Rose • PAC • Penelope Ford • Penta El Zero M • Peter Avalon • Q.T. Marshall • Rebel • Red Velvett • Rey Fénix • Ricky Starks • Riho • Sammy Guevara • Scorpio Sky • Serena Deeb • Serpentico • Stu Grayson • Shawn Spears • Sonny Kiss • Sting • Tay Conti • 10 • The Blade • The Butcher • Thunder Rosa • Trent • Wardlow • Will Hobbs
Tag Teams & Stables
Bear Country • Best Friends • Chaos Project • Dark Order • Death Triangle • The Gunn Club • FTR • Jurassic Express • Private Party • The Butcher And The Blade • The Elite • The Hybrid 2 • The Inner Circle • The Lucha Brothers • The Varsity Blonds • The Young Bucks • Top Flight
Broadcasters
Alex Abrahantes • Dasha Gonzalez • Excalibur • Jim Ross • Mark Henry • Paul Wight • Tony Schiavone • Taz
Referees
Aubrey Edwards • Bryce Remsburg • Frank Gastineau • Mike Posey • Paul Turner • Rick Knox
Ring Announcers
Justin Roberts
Interviewers
Alex Marvez • Chris Van Vliet • Jenn Decker
Staff
Arn Anderson Trainer • Billy Gunn (Road Agent, Trainer) • B.J. Whitmer (Coach) • Dean Malenko (Coach) • Hikaru Shida (Trainer) • Jerry Lynn (Road Agent, Trainer) • Jim Ross (Road Agent, Booker, Backstage Helper) • QT Marshall (Trainer) • Tully Blanchard (Trainer)