Powerhouse Hobbs gives himself a new name ahead of AEW Dynamite

AEW star Powerhouse Hobbs is in the news again, but this time, it's not for his in-ring feats of strength. Since joining the Jacksonville-based promotion in 2020, Hobbs has built a career defined by power and strength.

From his early days in Team Taz to stints with QTV and The Don Callis Family, Hobbs remained a force of nature across various factions. After recovering from a serious knee injury in 2024, he returned stronger than ever, aligning with Samoa Joe as part of the latter's Opps faction.

Ahead of Dynamite, the reigning AEW World Trios Champion stirred up buzz online when he took to X and seemingly gave himself a bold new nickname, “The MONSTAR!” It is a fitting label for one of the most physically dominant athletes in professional wrestling. While it's unclear if this new moniker signals a full-on rebrand, the wrestling world will speculate about a potential character evolution for Powerhouse Hobbs.

"The MONSTAR... ready to hit that Bay to Breaker Spinebuster!" Hobbs wrote.

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As of today, Hobbs remains a constant feature on AEW programming. The 34-year-old is set to team up with Samoa Joe and Swerve Strickland to take on Jon Moxley and The Young Bucks in a trios match on Dynamite this Wednesday. Fans will be curious to see if he debuts his new nickname on the show.

Powerhouse Hobbs calls AEW President Tony Khan a ''game-changer''

Earlier this month, Powerhouse Hobbs spoke up about the criticism directed at AEW President Tony Khan on social media and also opened up about his experience working with the 42-year-old.

Speaking to Sportskeeda Wrestling's Senior Editor Bill Apter, Hobbs addressed the negative narratives often found online about Khan’s leadership.

Dismissing the online chatter, Hobbs said:

"Everybody on the internet has an answer for everything, and you know the internet likes to make us believe that everything we read is true. Tony is a great boss; he definitely helps; he's changed the wrestling business. It makes everybody better. So definitely a game-changer; a great person. You know he has given me so many opportunities." [4:58 onwards]

Watch the interview here:

It will be interesting to see what the future holds for The MONSTAR in All Elite Wrestling.

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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 Yash Mittal