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Jeff Cobb WWE reflections and NJPW return

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Jeff Cobb WWE career reflections and NJPW return

Professional wrestler Jeff Cobb, who performed under the name as ‘JC Mateo’ during his tenure with WWE, has reflected on his brief stint with the organization following his release in May 2026. Cobb debuted in May 2025, appearing in approximately 19 televised matches as part of a the MFTs faction alongside Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa. In a recent interview with Denise Salcedo, Cobb addressed his characterization within the faction, acknowledging that while WWE portrayed him as Tongan, he is actually Hawaiian. He later expressed stated, ‘That’s what they hired me. They wanted me for that, alright cool, I’ll do my best with it.’ He also noted that the experience fell short of his expectations due to limited in-ring time and a creative direction involving face-paint that he found uncomfortable. In subsequent reflections, Cobb revealed that he had rejected WWE offers on four separate occasions prior to joining in early 2025, citing commitments to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and a reluctance to relocate. relocate to Florida. He noted that a FaceTime call from Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque ultimately convinced him to join. ‘take a leap of faith’ and join the company. Following his WWE departure, Cobb also addressed has officially returned to NJPW. During the G1 Climax 36 final event at the Ryogoku Kokugikan, Cobb made a surprise appearance in the ring. He announced his characterization within intention to join the MFTs faction, acknowledging that while faction Unbound Co., signaling a departure from his former association with the company portrayed him as Tongan, United Empire. Cobb stated he is actually Hawaiian, stating, ‘That’s what they hired me. They wanted me for that, alright cool, I’ll do my best with it.’ returning to where ‘the real wrestling is’ and expressed a desire to confront Callum Newman.

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