AEW News

Tony Khan Breaks Silence on Powerhouse Hobbs Leaving AEW for WWE

AEW President Tony Khan addressed Powerhouse Hobbs' departure to WWE during a February 4, 2026 interview, stating that Hobbs "had a great run here in AEW" and became both TNT Champion and World Trios Champion before wishing him well. According to Dave Meltzer, AEW offered Hobbs a five-year deal that would have paid him more than almost every AEW original from 2019 except Chris Jericho, with the salary being comparable to what Bryan Danielson received to jump from WWE to AEW. Hobbs, who now performs as Royce Keys in WWE and debuted as entrant #14 in the January 2026 Royal Rumble, ultimately turned down AEW's offer despite the significant financial package.

Nick LoPiccolo Says He’s Receiving Fake WWE Office Texts from Burner Numbers Amid AEW Burner Feud

Nick LoPiccolo revealed on February 3, 2026 that he has been receiving fake text messages from VOIP numbers with Connecticut area codes (475 and 203) claiming to be from WWE's corporate office. LoPiccolo also stated that someone attempted to hack into his Instagram account on the same day, amid his ongoing public dispute involving alleged AEW burner accounts.

Where Things Stand with AJ Styles Jumping Ship to AEW Following WWE Retirement

AJ Styles' WWE in-ring career has officially ended, and his future has become a major topic of backstage conversation at AEW, with multiple sources expecting the company to pursue him if given the opportunity. According to Fightful Select, no offer has been confirmed as of February 3, but AEW sources believe the company would bring in Styles without hesitation, while New Japan Pro Wrestling is also expected to have interest given Styles' history there and their recent talent losses. A source close to Styles confirmed they knew his in-ring career would end at Royal Rumble but stated they have no idea what he plans to do next.

AEW's Adam Page Comments On Photo With Marty Scurll: 'He's Still A Human Being'

Former AEW World Champion "Hangman" Adam Page has commented on a recent photo of himself with Marty Scurll, stating "He's Still A Human Being." Scurll was named in the 2020 "Speaking Out" movement.

AEW Reportedly Signing Former NJPW Star Following Recent Collision Match

AEW is reportedly set to sign a former New Japan Pro Wrestling star following his performance against Darby Allin during a recent AEW Collision match.

Tommaso Ciampa Reveals How New AEW Entrance Theme Came Together

Tommaso Ciampa has revealed how his new AEW entrance theme came together in a relatively short space of time. The wrestler disclosed details about the process behind creating his current entrance music for All Elite Wrestling.

AEW Collision

AEW Young Bucks Plans Scrapped Due To Injury

Plans for a match featuring The Young Bucks were scrapped by AEW due to one of their opponents suffering an injury.

AEW Star Set For Championship Match In Debut For Another Company

Tommaso Ciampa On The Reaction To His Surprise AEW Debut: 'It Rocked Me To My Core'

Tommaso Ciampa made a surprise debut on AEW Dynamite last week. Ciampa stated that the fan reaction to his debut "rocked me to my core."

Royce Keys Edits Social Media Photo To Remove AEW Logo After WWE Debut

Former AEW star Powerhouse Hobbs made his WWE debut as Royce Keys during the Men's Royal Rumble match at the 2026 Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia. Following his WWE debut, fans noticed that Keys edited his social media profile picture to remove the AEW logo from the turnbuckles, though he's still pictured in an AEW ring. The article notes that Keys rejected a deal with AEW to sign with WWE and reached out to Jim Ross prior to the Royal Rumble event.

AEW Scrapped Plans for Major Kenny Omega Match After Injury

AEW had plans for a Golden Lovers reunion match featuring Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi that was scrapped due to Ibushi's broken femur injury, according to Nick Jackson's revelation on Being The Elite. The planned tag match was reworked into a six-man tag to compensate for Ibushi's absence, marking the first public confirmation that a Golden Lovers return was officially scheduled for AEW. Ibushi has posted recovery updates showing progress in his rehab, stating that while doctors initially said he would need up to two years to return to competition, his recovery may not require that full timeframe.