Powerhouse Hobbs

Powerhouse Hobbs is an American professional wrestler currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Born on January 23, 1991, Hobbs’ real name is William Hobson. Before joining AEW, he had a storied career on the independent circuit that lasted over a decade. There, Hobbs worked under ring names like Will Rood, Will IIS, and most prominently Will Hobbs. In AEW, Hobbs is a member of the Don Callis Family and is also a former AEW TNT Champion.

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Powerhouse Hobbs Early Life

Powerhouse Hobbs’ real name is William Hobson. He was born on January 23, 1991 in East Palo Alto, California, USA. In his childhood, he went to Sequoia High School in Redwood City, California.

During his time at the school, Hobbs was very active in sports, taking part in various sports including American Football. He was a fan of professional wrestling growing up and loved to watch pro wrestling events live from the arena.

He was raised by his grandparents. Hobbs has also credited his grandparents for his love of professional wrestling as they usually watched the sport at the Cow Palace arena near their residence. He grew up with his older brother, and the two had aspirations of working together as a wrestler-manager duo. However, when Hobbs was 21, his older brother passed away due to gunfire, and Hobbs too was injured in this shooting.

Professional Wrestling Career

Independent Circuit (2009-2020)

Powerhouse Hobbs trained at the All Pro Wrestling (APW) school and debuted in 2009. He wrestled for APW for 10 years, winning multiple championships including the APW Worldwide Internet Championship and APW Tag Team Championship.

He also wrestled for various independent promotions in the San Francisco Bay Area, winning titles in Championship Wrestling from Hollywood, Gold Rush Pro Wrestling, and Pro Championship Wrestling. In 2016, he had a dark match loss in his one-off match against Baron Corbin in WWE.

AEW (2020-Present)

William Hobson made his debut in July 2020 under the ring name Will Hobbs. He made his AEW debut in a 21-man Casino Battle Royale at AEW All Out. Reportedly, his performance in the match impressed the CEO and Co-Founder Tony Khan, who offered him a contract with the promotion.

Soon after his official debut, Hobbs was challenged for the FTW Championship in an unsuccessful attempt. Around the same time, his ring name was changed to Powerhouse Hobbs. Hobbs carved a path of success in AEW's 2021 season. He racked up wins in both singles and tag team matches on their secondary shows.

He even secured a victory against Brian Cage within the established Team Taz. This momentum hit a roadblock when he fell to CM Punk in a highly anticipated match. Things changed for Hobbs in 2022. He participated in a major ladder match but wasn't victorious. Though he continued to wrestle alongside Starks, their focus shifted to tag team competition.

Their attempt to win the AEW World Tag Team Championship fell short. The year concluded with a dramatic twist - Hobbs betrayed Starks, igniting a heated rivalry between the former teammates. At the AEW Grand Slam, Hobbs came up short to Stark in a Lights Out Match.

At AEW Full Gear 2022, he challenged for the AEW TNT Championship in a triple-threat match against Wardlow and Samoa Joe but failed to win the match. At Revolution 2023, he won the Face of the Revolution ladder match and became the number-one contender for Wardlow’s TNT Championship. The next night, with some external help, Hobbs managed to beat Wardlow for the title in a Falls Count Anywhere match.

He could hold the belt for only about a month before losing it back to Wardlow on the April 19 episode of Dynamite. In July, he participated in the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament and met his former friend Ricky Starks in the semi-final but failed to beat him once again. In October, he joined the Don Callis Family. At Revolution 2024, Hobbs partook in the All-Star Scramble Match for a future AEW World Championship Match but the match was won by Wardlow.

Powerhouse Hobbs Wife

There are no details of the relationships of Powerhouse Hobbs. It is not known whether Hobbs is currently married or not, and no details of his past relationships are public. Powerhouse Hobbs is a father to three children. He has two sons and a daughter. Not much is known of his children and their ages. Click here to learn more about the personal life of Powerhouse Hobbs.

Powerhouse Hobbs Net Worth

Powerhouse Hobbs is estimated to be worth around $1 Million in 2024. His net worth can largely be credited to his earnings from the squared circle, most prominently in All Elite Wrestling.

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