On Wednesday night’s episode of AEW Dynamite, Powerhouse Hobbs delivered a pre-taped promo, revealing that he was not medically cleared to compete while also issuing a warning to Big Bill of The Learning Tree.
According to Fightful Select, Hobbs was legitimately sidelined due to unhealed stitches, and his absence was not part of a storyline. Despite being present at the venue, AEW informed him that he needed at least another week before receiving medical clearance.
The report also noted that Hobbs’ unexpected absence had a significant impact on the originally planned events for both Dynamite and Collision, forcing AEW to make a series of last-minute adjustments.
Not medically cleared, but still dangerous—Powerhouse Hobbs has a haunting message for Big Bill!
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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) January 30, 2025
