Jeff Cobb Makes WWE Debut at Backlash, Aligns with Bloodline – After months of intense speculation and reports of internal roster placements, Jeff Cobb has officially arrived in WWE. The long-anticipated debut of “the hottest free agent in the world” finally came to fruition at WWE Backlash: St. Louis, and it couldn’t have been more impactful. Cobb emerged during the Fatal 4-Way Match for the WWE United States Championship, playing a pivotal role in Jacob Fatu’s successful title defense.
The high-octane match featured Fatu defending his championship against LA Knight, Drew McIntyre, and Damian Priest. Just as LA Knight was about to deliver a double jump elbow drop on Fatu through a table, Solo Sikoa intervened, pulling Fatu to safety. Knight, now on the ground and confused, turned his attention to Solo—only to be blindsided by Jeff Cobb, who had emerged from the crowd.
Cobb delivered a brutal clothesline to Knight and proceeded to smash him against the ring post and ringside barriers, clearly aligning himself with Solo Sikoa in the process. After tossing Knight back into the ring, Fatu looked momentarily unsure of what had just transpired. Solo gave Cobb the signal to step back as Fatu took control, landing a devastating running hip attack in the corner followed by a spectacular double jump moonsault. That was enough for the three-count, allowing Fatu to walk away with the U.S. Title still in his possession.
Cobb’s arrival marks another major addition to the ever-growing Bloodline storyline, though it remains to be seen if his alliance with Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu is official or merely situational. WWE had reportedly listed Cobb internally for several months, even as he continued wrestling for NJPW. His move to WWE had been widely rumored, but not confirmed until now.
The 41-year-old Cobb is no stranger to big stages. A former Olympian, he’s had notable runs in Ring of Honor, Lucha Underground (where he performed under the mask as Matanza Cueto), AEW, and NJPW. Though he previously had a WWE tryout, he never signed—until now.
Cobb’s shocking debut adds even more intrigue to the U.S. Title picture and the evolving Bloodline saga. With his imposing presence and history of dominant performances, Cobb’s arrival could significantly shake up WWE’s power structure moving forward.
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Jeff Cobb Makes WWE Debut at Backlash, Aligns with Bloodline
