AEW’s Powerhouse Hobbs on injury: ‘Only choice is to come back better’

Powerhouse Hobbs has commented on his injury.

On Sunday, Hobbs posted a message on X expressing frustration over his leg injury, which took place on Dynamite last month. However, he promised that when he comes back, he would bring hell.

He wrote:

Not sure what to say. Injuries happen and we deal with them. We recalibrate, we rebuild, we reinvent. The real test is the comeback. I’ve been told I’ll come back like nothing ever happened.

So, why do I feel so angry right now? Why do I feel so disappointed? It’s because that’s all bullshit. Nobody comes back the same after any injury. The only choice is to come back better.

As I sit here on this Island of Darkness, I have thousands of questions running through my mind nonstop. The doctors tell me not to worry. Just HEAL and RECOVER. They have no idea that this is nothing compared to the hell I’ve been through. Just rest assured when I come back that I’m bringing Hell with me.

Hobbs sustained an injury to his leg during the closing moments of an IWGP World Championship match against Jon Moxley. He went for a charge in the corner that Moxley dodged, injuring his leg on impact. The match soon ended with Moxley retaining the title.

IWGP World title match official for next AEW Dynamite

The IWGP World Championship will be defended on Wednesday.

For the first time on Dynamite, the IWGP World Championship will be on the line as Jon Moxley will defend against Powerhouse Hobbs. Don Callis revealed on Collision that made phone calls to Japan and as a result, turned their singles match on Dynamite into a title match.

The start of Rampage saw Moxley applaud Callis for making the move. He said he didn’t mind that the match was now for his title, as he never planned on losing. He always knew Hobbs had something special, but if Hobbs didn’t find it on Wednesday, he’s going to learn a bitter lesson.

Moxley won the title last Friday, pinning Tetsuya Naito at NJPW Windy City Riot in Chicago. He attempted to call out Shota Umino after his title win, but Ren Narita came out to attack him. Moxley will now defend the title against Narita at Wrestling Dontaku on May 4. The winner of that match will defend against Umino on May 11.

Here is the updated card for Wednesday’s Dynamite:

  • IWGP World Heavyweight title: Jon Moxley defends against Powerhouse Hobbs