Paul Wight's shocking revelation, names 270 lb star as future of AEW (Exclusive)

Wrestling veteran and AEW star Paul Wight has seen his fair share of talent over the years. Now firmly rooted in All Elite Wrestling, Wight recently made a shocking revelation about who he believes could shape the Jacksonville-based promotion's future.

In an exclusive interview with Sportskeeda Wrestling conducted by Bill Apter, Wight identified three emerging AEW talents he believes are destined for greatness. Among them was Will Hobbs, more famously known as Powerhouse Hobbs, the 270-pounder who Wight (fka the Big Show) singled out with high praise.

"Big running favorite of mine is Will Hobbs, believe it or not. Will Hobbs is one of the few characters I see on TV that presents himself as a man in a tough guy kind of situation. You would believe in an alley, Will Hobbs would beat the snot out of you. It's believable; now, if you've ever met Will Hobbs, he's one of the kindest, nicest gentlemen you've ever met, but he has that presence on TV like he doesn't care if you live or breathe. I think that's a lost art in our business now because everyone wants to be a showman, everyone wants to be loved, everyone wants to be liked, and get favorites and tweets. Those things all are part of the business evolving, but I'm going to be grassroots, and my opinion is always going to be, if you can get it done between the ropes, the rest of it adds to it; if you can't get it done between the ropes, the rest of it doesn't matter." [3:01 - 4:01]

Alongside Hobbs, Wight also named Kyle Fletcher and Nick Wayne as standout future stars.

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Check out Wight's comments here:

Though not seen in AEW frequently of late, Wight confirmed he is still very much with the company and lauded AEW’s authentic, talent-driven structure that allows wrestlers to define themselves.

Paul Wight would love to fight an AEW original in his prime

In the same interview with Sportskeeda Wrestling, Paul Wight shared that Kenny Omega is the one AEW star he wishes he could have wrestled during his prime. Wight believes their contrasting styles with Omega as a babyface and himself as a dominant heel would have made for an unforgettable match.

He praised Omega’s ability to shift gears mid-match and create drama through pure in-ring storytelling.

“We could’ve literally torn the freaking roof off,” said Wight.

Omega is set for an Anarchy in the Arena match at Double or Nothing against the Death Riders and the Young Bucks.

About the author

Karan Raj is a senior writer in Sportskeeda's AEW division. He holds an engineering degree from Manipal University, but his passion for sports motivated him to pursue an MSc in Sports Business from the University of Liverpool. Karan has been in the sports marketing industry for the past seven years.

As a lifelong WWE fan and enthusiast of wrestling entertainment, he has always been drawn to the industry's unique blend of sports and storytelling. Karan was introduced to the business by his elder sister when he was 10 years old.

Before assuming his current role at Sportskeeda, Karan worked for several reputable organizations, such as Ting Works LLP and Sportz Interactive, wearing different hats. He also wrote the anthem of UP Rudras, a hockey team that played in the Hockey India League. Karan conducts thorough research while writing articles and only relies on credible sources for information.

Karan's favorite pro wrestler is Seth Rollins. He admires The Visionary's versatility as a performer and his ability to play both heel and babyface characters to perfection. Besides Rollins, Karan looks up to Roman Reigns for his storytelling skills and ability to captivate audiences.

In AEW, he enjoys watching Will Ospreay compete inside the ring. Karan loves The Aerial Assassin's technical in-ring ability and athleticism. If Karan could go back to the Attitude Era, he would combine forces with Jericho and promise to elevate his career to the same level as The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin.When not writing about pro wrestling, Karan loves to play and watch football. It is a huge part of his life.

He is also a massive fan of tennis and is learning to play the sport. Apart from sports, he also knows how to play the ukulele.

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Edited by Arsh Das