Royce Keys has been honoured by his hometown.
The City of Palo Alto, California, has proclaimed July 23rd as Royce Keys Day.
Mayor Webster Lincoln wrote on Facebook: “William “Royce Keys” Hobson grew up in the Gardens, chased a dream all the way to the world’s biggest wrestling stages, and came right back home to spend the afternoon with our kids. Greatness comes from every neighborhood. Thank you for showing them what’s possible.”
Keys has close ties to the neighbourhood. He was raised by his grandparents who introduced him to their love of pro-wrestling. Keys wanted to enter the business with his brother as his manager. Keys’ brother was killed in a shooting.. Keys was shot in the arm.
Keys now lives in East Palo Alto, California, and has two sons and one daughter.
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