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Tony Khan Provides an Update on a Potential Powerhouse Hobbs Return to AEW

Sounds like a return to action for Powerhouse Hobbs is not imminent

Rick Ucchino

Powerhouse Hobbs enters the arena on AEW Collision
Powerhouse Hobbs enters the arena on AEW Collision / Ricky Havlik - All Elite Wrestling

AEW fans have not seen Will Hobbs on AEW television since April, and it doesn't sound like a return to the ring is imminent.

During his All Out conference call Thursday afternoon, All Elite Wrestling CEO Tony Khan was asked to give an update on the former TNT Champion after Fightful had reported he was backstage at the 9/4 episode of Dynamite.

Khan did confirm that Hobbs was in Milwaukee Wednesday, but that his visit was exactly that - a visit.

"We're hoping to get him back soon, but I think there's still some time he needs for recovery," Khan said. "Powerhouse Hobbs is a huge part of AEW. He's been a great Champion here in AEW and is absolutely one of the most popular stars. We really look forward to getting Will Hobbs back."

Hobbs injured his knee in an IWGP World Title match against Jon Moxley on the 4/24 episode of Dynamite. He later confirmed on X that he would require surgery, and Tony Khan says there's still no timetable for his return to action.

"I can't say the exact date, but he's definitely somebody in our plans that we want to get going in AEW again soon. It's been really nice to see Powerhouse Hobbs backstage a couple of times lately, visiting us. This wasn't the first time we've seen him. Which is a good thing that he keeps coming in for checkups and is making good progress."

All Out returns to the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates, IL on Saturday, Sept. 7.The Takedown at SI will be there to bring you live in-person coverage.

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Rick Ucchino
RICK UCCHINO

Rick Ucchino has been covering professional wrestling since 2019, but his broadcast career has spanned over 15 years. He can be heard every weekday morning on 700WLW radio in Cincinnati, OH. You can also read his work over on SI's Cincinnati Reds Talk. Follow Rick on X and Instagram: @RickUcchino

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