SPOILER: Top AEW Star Set to Leave for WWE

AEW Champion Drops Title in What Might Be His Final Match

In a major backstage development that’s sending shockwaves through the pro wrestling world, a popular All Elite Wrestling star reportedly dropped his AEW title during a taped show — and it may have been his final match for the company before moving on to WWE.

According to spoiler reports, the star relinquished his championship at the AEW Collision: Maximum Carnage tapings on January 14, 2026, signaling a planned exit from AEW as his contract expires and interest from WWE picks up steam.

Who Is This Star?

The wrestler in question is widely believed to be Powerhouse Hobbs, a high-impact performer best known for his powerhouse style and run as a top titleholder in AEW’s trios division. Sources indicate that Hobbs’ AEW contract expired on January 14, 2026, and he chose not to re-sign — opting instead to explore new opportunities, reportedly including a potential run in WWE.

Hobbs’ exit marked the end of a nearly six-year tenure with AEW, during which he held championships and played major roles in marquee matches. At the Maximum Carnage tapings, his team lost the AEW World Trios Championship in what appears to be his final AEW appearance before departure.

What This Could Mean for WWE

While nothing has been officially announced, multiple industry insiders suggest that WWE has long held interest in signing Hobbs — and this reported exit could clear the path for a big-league move. One report claims that AEW even made a “huge offer” in hopes of keeping him, but Hobbs ultimately decided to test the waters outside the promotion.

If true, a transition to WWE would mark one of the most significant free-agent pickups in recent years, as Hobbs brings a rare combination of size, intensity, and charisma that could be built into top-tier storylines almost immediately.

Why Fans Are Talking

This isn’t just another roster change. Hobbs’ exit touches multiple storylines:

• AEW’s title scene shifts dramatically with the trios gold now up for grabs.

• WWE rumors are reignited about fresh additions and possible brand expansions.

• Fans are debating how Hobbs will be portrayed in WWE — as a dominant solo force, a faction leader, or a new kind of monster heel.

It’s rare for a current champion to leave with his last match taped and his title dropped, and that’s why this situation is being viewed as a possible career crossroads for one of pro wrestling’s most physically imposing talents.