Royce Keys is the newest WWE superstar that debuted in the Royal Rumble 2026. He is better known as Powerhouse Hobbs from his time in AEW. He was a highly anticipated signing for WWE and the fans had been waiting to see him in action. He was one of the breakout stars in AEW. Tony Khan offered him a big time contract but he chose to go to WWE. There are several WWE superstars who could feud against Royce Keys.
Let’s look at the 5 WWE Superstars who could be the first feud for Royce Keys in WWE
Damian Priest
Damian Priest is a good candidate to be the first feud for Royce Keys in WWE. He was the man that Royce Keys eliminated in the Royal Rumble Match. Royce Keys gave a Spine buster to Damian Priest and he eliminated him with ease. Damian Priest has finished his feud against Aleister Black and he is looking for his next big feud. Royce Keys will learn a lot from Damian Priest. Royce Keys will get to cut promos with one of the best.
The Miz
The Miz is an all time legend and a 2 time Grand Slam Champion in WWE. He takes the new WWE superstars under his wing like Carmelo Hayes and Je’Von Evans. Royce Keys could be the next young talent the Miz could feud against and help him get accustomed to WWE programming. The locker room respects The Miz and Royce Keys would look to pick the Brain of the awesome one.
Aleister Black
Aleister Black is a heel in WWE at the moment. Royce Keys will most likely be a babyface going by how he was booked in the Royal Rumble Match. Aleister Black has become a veteran in WWE and he and Zelina Vega could have a long feud that would make Royce Keys into a star for the future. Triple H loves long feuds where the babyface has to overcome obstacles and Royce Keys would have to overcome a lot of them.
Finn Balor
Finn Balor has become one of the bigger stars on Raw over the past month again. He has been involved in the World Heavyweight Championship picture where he has faced CM Punk and he is still looking for one more match against the champion. However a feud against Royce Keys would give him the opportunity to do something unique. Royce Keys could learn from Finn Balor during their feud because Finn Balor is one of the best in the last 20 years. Finn Balor could have a 2 month feud after WrestleMania 42.
