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By Andrew Ravens
SmackDown Star Is Under WWE Contract Through Spring Of 2028
Jeff Cobb left NJPW earlier this year and signed with WWE, quickly associating himself with Solo Sikoa. More details are now out regarding his signing. According to a new Fightful…
By Andrew Ravens 
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By Wrestling News Staff
Rikishi Talks Jeff Cobb Joining WWE: “Happy For Him,” But Must “Adapt” To New Environment
WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi expressed his happiness for Jeff Cobb, now known in WWE as J.C. Mateo, upon his recent arrival in the company, stating it’s a “big deal…
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By Andrew Ravens
Nixed WWE Name For Jeff Cobb Revealed
Jeff Cobb’s official WWE ring name is J.C. Mateo, but that doesn’t mean the company didn’t consider a different name for him. This comes after Cobb was initially referred to…
By Andrew Ravens
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By Andrew Ravens
Jeff Cobb (JC Mateo) Details NJPW Handshake Deal Before “Scary” WWE Backlash Debut
JC Mateo, widely known to wrestling fans as Jeff Cobb, made his WWE debut at the 2025 Backlash Premium Live Event by aligning with Solo Sikoa. In a recent interview…
By Andrew Ravens
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By Andrew Ravens
Jeff Cobb Had Demanding Travel Schedule To Make It To WWE Backlash
Jeff Cobb made his surprise WWE debut at Backlash tonight, May 10, 2025, immediately making an impact during the United States Championship Fatal Four-Way match in St. Louis. Cobb appeared…
By Andrew Ravens 
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By Andrew Ravens
Potential Spoiler For WWE Backlash
Former New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and Lucha Underground powerhouse Jeff Cobb is reportedly expected to begin his WWE tenure very soon, according to a new report from PWInsider.com. The highly…
By Andrew Ravens 
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By Angel Aramboles
Amid WWE Signing Rumors, A Major Wrestling Star Says He’s Retiring
Just weeks after finishing his tenure with New Japan Pro-Wrestling, acclaimed wrestler Jeff Cobb took to social media on Thursday, May 1st, to announce his retirement from professional wrestling after…
By Angel Aramboles 
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By Andrew Ravens
Jeff Cobb’s WWE Debut Getting Closer As Creative Discussions Begin
According to a recent report from WrestleVotes, the potential WWE debut of highly sought-after free agent Jeff Cobb may be moving closer to becoming a reality. Cobb’s arrival has been…
By Andrew Ravens
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By Andrew Ravens
Top NJPW Star To Depart From Promotion Amid WWE Interest
Jeff Cobb is leaving NJPW, as the promotion has announced. Due to this departure, the IWGP Tag Team titles he currently holds with Callum Newman have been vacated. Cobb’s final…
By Andrew Ravens