Within the world of professional wrestling, Will Hobbs is making a name for himself as Powerhouse Hobbs. Standing over six-feet tall with a chiseled physique, it is a common mistake to think that his strength is derived from his muscles. Yet, despite being a remarkable force in the ring, Hobbs’s greatest strength is his mind.
The product of East Palo Alto, Calif., Hobbs harnessed his athleticism through an extraordinary work ethic. He is not a second- or third-generation performer, but instead someone who scratched and clawed his way out of a difficult neighborhood. Applying the lessons he learned from his grandparents, Hobbs is now a rising star in AEW.
“I grew up in the ghetto on government aid,” says Hobbs, who wrestles Dante Martin Friday night on Rampage. “I’m from a two-square-mile city that used to be a murder capital of America. Most of my friends are in the penitentiary or they’ve passed away. I’m doing this for my brother, for my grandparents, and for my children, but I’m also doing this for my city. I have a wide back and some big shoulders and a big chest, so I don’t mind the extra weight.”
