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Think of the greatest big men in the history of the business. Big Van Vader who represents pure unadulterated aggression that seamlessly benefits his ferocious in-ring style (see his match with Mitsuharu Misawa for more information).
Bam Bam Bigelow who's unpredictability inside the ring like his flying headbutts and moonsaults has made him spectacular to watch.
The Undertaker who have built a sense of aura by masterfully marching down the ring, creating anticipation in the process as well as constructing an expression of a man who hates video games and wants “men to be like men”.
And then there's Powerhouse Will Hobbs. A man who I believe in years to come is the heir apparent to the throne of “greatest big men in wrestling” and for good reason. Mr “I Break Backs Like Bane” possesses a power that belies his exuberance.
Why is that? Well, firstly the sentence “breaking backs like Bane” makes sense considering that one of his signature moves is called the world's most dangerous slam. At 210 cm and 122 kg (suck on that Americans), Hobbs brings a physical presence that utilizes his strength and power to dominate on his foes hence why he's “powerhouse”.
Secondly, Will Hobbs’ raw strength has made him persevere in the industry before he joined AEW. Hobbs has been in professional wrestling since 2009 wrestling in various indie promotions across the San Francisco bay area.
Hell, he even wrestled for WWE once against “beef and booty smacks” Baron Corbin in a dark match on Smackdown
The dedication and work ethic paid off as he works for the 3rd most valuable promotion in combat sports according to Forbes.
And thirdly, Will Hobbs is, at least to me, relatable. He may be the man with the dangerous powerslam but he's just like us, a fan. A fan that went through internal and external struggles in life just like I have while chasing a dream of being, in my case, a successful writer.
There are times where I've been doing it for like a few years and asked myself “is it really worth it? Is it really worth the fact that nobody cares about what you have to write about with the zero traction you get on a daily basis?”
And to be honest, I don't know if I can fully say yes because I'm still new to this. However, people like Will Hobbs inspire me to keep going even if the tunnel is dark and a bit fragile.
Just like the match between Gunther and Sami Zayn at Wrestlemania 40, life can throw you multiple powerbombs but it's presevance that ultimately defines the path to victory.
That's the Hobbs I appreciate and support on top of being just a dope wrestler.
On and all, Will Hobbs is a lesson on how we carry ourselves, how we feel good in our abilities to achieve great things and he represents that in every way.
Hoping you have the speediest recovery, champ because I'll have the biggest smile on my face when you return doing what you do best, break backs.