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• New WWE name revealed for newest Bloodline member Hikuleo

Peacock The one shown on-screen after his debut at Night of Champions is slightly different from the one the company filed a trademark after signing the former New Japan big man last year. A year ago, right around the same time Hikuleo signed with WWE after eight years with New Japan Pro-Wrestling, WWE filed a trademark on the name “Talla Tonga”. While there was speculation whether the nam...2025
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• WWE Reveals Hikuleo's New Name To Be 'Tala Tonga'
Hikuleo's got a new name in WWE. Hikuleo officially debuted in WWE at WWE Night of Champions 2025. He is the latest soldier enlisted by Solo Sikoa, joining his brothers Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa, and JC Mateo (Jeff Cobb). He attacked Jacob Fatu at the PLE, opening the door for Sikoa to hit a Samoan Spike, pin Fatu, and capture his first championship on the WWE main roster, the WWE United States Cha...2025
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• Hikuleo’s New WWE Ring Name Revealed, Photos Of Blake Monroe’s WWE NXT In-Ring Debut, News On SmackDown & More
Hikuleo has a new name in WWE. At WWE Night of Champions 2025, Hikuleo made his official debut, aligning with Solo Sikoa and joining the growing ranks of the New Bloodline alongside his brothers Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa, as well as JC Mateo (formerly Jeff Cobb). He played a pivotal role in the event, […] The post Hikuleo’s New WWE Ring Name Revealed, Photos Of Blake Monroe’s WWE ...2025
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• Hikuleo’s New WWE Ring Name Is ….. ?
Hikuleo has a new name in WWE. At WWE Night of Champions 2025, Hikuleo made his official debut, aligning with Solo Sikoa and joining the growing ranks of the New Bloodline alongside his brothers Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa, as well as JC Mateo (formerly Jeff Cobb). He played a pivotal role in the event, […] The post Hikuleo’s New WWE Ring Name Is ….. ? appeared first on eWrestlingNe...2025
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• JC Mateo (Jeff Cobb) Reacts To Hartley Jackson Being Left Out Of G1 Climax Field: I Felt The Same Way When I Was Left Off The 2024 BOSJ
JC Mateo, also known as Jeff Cobb, offers Hartley Jackson some words of encouragement after he was left out of the field of the 2025 G1 Climax. The lineup for the next G1 Climax tournament was revealed during NJPW Dominion. Unfortunately, Hartley Jackson was left out of the field. When Jackson expressed disappointment in this news on social media, Mateo chimed in with some words of encouragement...2025
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• Rikishi Claims JC Mateo Is Primed For WWE Spotlight
During a recent edition of his “Off The Top” podcast, Rikishi discussed JC Mateo (formerly Jeff Cobb) joining WWE and what it means for the former NJPW star. You can check out some highlights from the podcast below: On Jeff Cobb signing with WWE: “I think it’s a big deal for Jeff personally. I mean, […] The post Rikishi Claims JC Mateo Is Primed For WWE Spotlight appeared first o...2025

• WWE Women’s title match to main event SmackDown tonight

WWE.com General Manager Nick Aldis announced that, along with a pair of Money in the Bank qualifiers, for May 16’s Backlash fallout episode. Without his father-in-law around to make last minute script changes, in WWE’s “Triple H Era” we’ve become accustomed to knowing about a couple of matches or segments for each episode of television well in advance. But as my main man Cain pointed out i...2025
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• UPDATED: Drew McIntyre Possibly Injured During WWE Backlash
Drew McIntyre may have sustained an injury during the opening match of WWE Backlash. The Scottish Warrior competed in a high-stakes Fatal 4-Way for the United States Championship, ultimately won by Jacob Fatu after an assist from a debuting Jeff Cobb. The brutal contest escalated when McIntyre and Damian Priest...2025
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• Jeff Cobb trades beaches for Backlash to help Jacob Fatu, Solo Sikoa

WWE.com Soaking up the sun and mingling with celebrities was all it took for Jeff Cobb to end his short-lived retirement. Less than two weeks after announcing his retirement on social media, Jeff Cobb seemed content living the good life. First, he was pictured lounging on a beach. On Friday, he was rubbing shoulders with celebrities like pro skateboarder Tony Hawk. Apparently, that was all...2025
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• Drew McIntyre Possibly Injured During WWE Backlash
Drew McIntyre may have sustained an injury during the opening match of WWE Backlash. The Scottish Warrior competed in a high-stakes Fatal 4-Way for the United States Championship, ultimately won by Jacob Fatu after an assist from a debuting Jeff Cobb. The brutal contest escalated when McIntyre and Damian Priest...2025
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• Jeff Cobb Debuts At WWE Backlash, Helps Jacob Fatu Retain WWE United States Championship
Jeff Cobb has made his WWE debut and is aligned with Solo Sikoa. While he helped Jacob Fatu retain the WWE United States Championship at WWE Backlash, Fatu doesn't seem to be too thrilled with the appearance of the former NJPW star. Jeff Cobb appeared at the end of the WWE United States Championship Fatal 4-Way at WWE Backlash 2025. With Drew McIntyre and Damian Priest distracted with settling the...2025
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• 4 potential surprises for the RAW after WrestleMania

Photo by Rich Wade/WWE via Getty Images Here’s who could appear on RAW. The new year in WWE starts on Monday night with the RAW after WrestleMania traditionally being a launching point for NXT call-ups, new stars, and getting a sense of the company’s direction for the upcoming year. In recent years it’s a show that’s often felt a little flat — but Monday night could be different. There are...2025
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• Rumor Roundup: CM Punk entrance, Chelsea Green plans, Hook injury, more!

Photo by Eric Johnson/WWE via Getty Images The latest rumors, including talk of a special CM Punk entrance at WrestleMania, whether Chelsea Green is planned for the show, the latest on Hook, and more! Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest...2025
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• Bishamon To Face Callum Newman And Great-O-Khan For Vacant IWGP Tag Team Titles At NJPW Wrestling Redzone
New IWGP Tag Team Champions will be crowned at NJPW Wrestling Redzone on April 26. New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that Bishamon (Hirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI) will face Callum Newman & Great-O-Khan at NJPW Wrestling Redzone for the vacant titles. The titles were vacated after Jeff Cobb's departure from NJPW. Cobb held the titles with Newman. From NJPW: New IWGP Tag Team Champions will be dec...2025
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• Bullet Club civil war breaks out, and a Shooter shaves his own head

@njpw1972 Some more newsworthy items from New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Feb. 11 The New Beginning in Osaka show, along with full results. New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Feb. 11 event, The New Beginning in Osaka, featured two titles changes that we already told you about, but they were far from the only newsworthy things that happened in EDION Arena today. Before the card’s championship matches, Gre...2025
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• NJPW The New Beginning In Osaka Results (2/11): Zack Sabre Jr vs. Hirooki Goto, Yota Tsuji vs. Gabe Kidd
New Japan Pro-Wrestling held its NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka event on February 11 from EDION Arena Osaka in Osaka, Japan. The event aired on NJPW World. Full results and highlights are below. NJPW The New Beginning In Osaka Results (2/11) - United Empire (Francesco Akira & Jeff Cobb) def. El Desperado & Katsuya Murashima - Akira and Desperado have a staredown. - Hiroshi Tanahashi def. Togi Ma...2025
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• SmackDown recap & reactions (May 16, 2025): I love you, Solo

Photo by Craig Ambrosio/WWE via Getty Images The focus is shifting a bit once more on the blue brand, but the results could be rather interesting. Friday Night SmackDown kicked off this week with Solo Sikoa, Jeff Cobb, and Jacob Fatu hitting the ring to cut a promo. Sikoa introduced “my man, JC” to the WWE fans proper. That’s all he said, though. Sikoa then said he expects to go on to win ...2025
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• WWE Reveals Hikuleo's New Name To Be 'Tala Tonga'
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• JC Mateo (Jeff Cobb) Reacts To Hartley Jackson Being Left Out Of G1 Climax Field: I Felt The Same Way When I Was Left Off The 2024 BOSJ
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• Jacob Fatu Says JC Mateo Earned WWE Spot, Talks Bloodline Dynamics
The post Jacob Fatu Says JC Mateo Earned WWE Spot, Talks Bloodline Dynamics first appeared on PWMania - Wrestling News.WWE United States Champion Jacob Fatu recently joined the Battleground podcast, where he offered candid reflections on JC Mateo’s arrival in WWE, the evolving structure of The Bloodline, his emotional title win, and memories of legendary Samoan wrestlers. Speaking on JC Mateo (for...2025
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• JC Mateo (Jeff Cobb) Says He Stayed With NJPW For Two Months On Handshake Deal While WWE Contract Was Being Finalized
Details about Mateo's arrival to WWE. It was at the 2025 Backlash Premium Live Event that Jeff Cobb made his WWE debut. Solo Sikoa brought him in to help Jacob Fatu retain the United States Championship over L.A. Knight, Drew McIntyre, and Damian Priest. Before joining the company, Cobb, now going by J.C. Mateo, had been with New Japan Pro-Wrestling. His last match there was against Hiroshi Tanaha...2025
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• SmackDown recap & reactions (May 16, 2025): I love you, Solo
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• WWE changes Jeff Cobb’s name, and Jacob doesn’t love Solo like he used to

Jeff Cobb has a new ring name less than one week after debuting for WWE at Backlash. Tonight’s (May 16) episode of SmackDown kicked off with Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, and Jeff Cobb making their way to the ring for a talking segment. Solo was there to discuss his plan to win the Money in the Bank ladder match and bring the WWE championship back to his family. Throughout the segment, Sikoa referred to...2025
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• John Cena Ruins Wrestling, Anarchy In The Arena Returns, RIP Sabu | Spotlight (5/15)
Jeremy Lambert (@jeremylambert88) and Stephen Jensen (@FightTalk_) Spotlight the following topics: - John Cena retains Undisputed WWE Title - Jeff Cobb signs with WWE - Swerve Strickland issues Anarchy In The Arena challenge - Ricochet beats Zach Gowen - Sabu passes away - Steve Maclin vs. Eric Young dog collar match - MLP crowns first champions...2025
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• Jeff Cobb Makes Surprise Debut At WWE Backlash: St. Louis, Gets Inserted Into The Bloodline Saga

Jeff Cobb has finally arrived! The former NJPW and AEW star and highly touted free agent prospect has officially signed on the dotted line of a contract to join the World Wrestling Entertainment talent roster. And he has now made his presence felt. At the WWE Backlash: St. Louis premium live event on Saturday, May […] The post Jeff Cobb Makes Surprise Debut At WWE Backlash: St. Louis, Gets I...2025
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• Jeff Cobb debuts to help Jacob Fatu remain US champion

Look who made a surprise debut to help Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa in St. Louis. WWE opened up tonight’s (Sat., May 10, 2025) Backlash premium live event from the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri, with the Fatal 4-Way match for the United States championship. Jacob Fatu came in hot as champion with challengers in the form of a pissed off Drew McIntyre, and two men who haven’t been able to ge...2025
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• Report: Update On Jeff Cobb’s WWE Status

With his time in New Japan Pro-Wrestling done, when will we see Jeff Cobb debut in WWE? Jeff Cobb wrapped up his contract with New Japan Pro-Wrestling on April 19. Cobb has been on WWE’s internal roster list for quite some time. Cobb has had a lot of fun with this news over the last […] The post Report: Update On Jeff Cobb’s WWE Status appeared first on Wrestlezone....2025
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• Francesco Akira On JC Mateo (Jeff Cobb) Leaving NJPW: "I Think He Really Wanted To Stay... He Wanted To Be Here But Unfortunately, It Didn’t Work Out..."
United Empire, Jeff Cobb leaving NJPW and more delved into by Akira. There's a new interview with Francesco Akira that was conducted by Great-O-Khan on Royal Palace Life Radio. Among the subjects they delved into was Jeff Cobb's departure from New Japan Pro-Wrestling. As that conversation started up, Akira joked that he gets scared whenever he sees a tweet from the official NJPW X account and the ...2025
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• Lyra Valkyria soared in her feud with Becky Lynch

WWE.com Everybody who comes to Cageside Seats has an opinion about what's going on in pro wrestling — Wrestler Rankings are where YOU let us know YOURS. Cast a vote in the comments. Give us the five performers you think entertained or impressed the most in the last week, and feel free to talk about why. We also have the outcome of last week's voting, the results of which make up our annua...2025
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• JC Mateo outshines Solo Sikoa, defeats LA Knight in WWE in-ring debut

WWE.com The former Jeff Cobb made a big impression by defeating LA Knight on SmackDown, someone Solo Sikoa has never beaten. JC Mateo, formerly known as Jeff Cobb, made his WWE in-ring debut against LA Knight last Friday on SmackDown, and immediately did what Solo Sikoa couldn’t do. After Knight attacked Sikoa and Jacob Fatu at ringside, Mateo took control and pinned him clean with his sig...2025
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• SmackDown recap & reactions (May 16, 2025): I love you, Solo
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• JC Mateo beats a top star in his debut match after Solo qualifies for Money in the Bank

The former Jeff Cobb already has a win over LA Knight in WWE. Tonight’s (May 16) episode of SmackDown featured a Money in the Bank qualifying triple threat match between Solo Sikoa, Rey Fenix, and Jimmy Uso. Money in the Bank takes place on June 7, which is the same day as WWE Worlds Collide, so Fenix will likely be preoccupied with the latter event. That’s one reason why Solo stood out as the fa...2025
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• VIP PODCAST 5/13 – Seven Star Podcast: Wells & Lansdell cover the exits of Jeff Cobb, Tetsuya Naito, and Bushi, Resurgence results, Best of the Super Juniors first round matches and predictions for who might prevail, more (53 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: Kelly Wells and Chris Lansdell cover the exits of Jeff Cobb, Tetsuya Naito, and Bushi, Resurgence results, Best of the Super Juniors first round matches and predictions for who might prevail, and more. [...]...2025
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• Highs & Lows Of WWE Backlash 2025 PLE? | Question Of The Day
Welcome to another eWrestlingNews Question of the Day! WWE Backlash 2025 is in the bag, so let’s talk about it. What were your highlights and low points? Which moments stood out to you as the best and which ones were the biggest disappointments? Are you shocked at Jeff Cobb? Disappointed no titles changed hands? My […] The post Highs & Lows Of WWE Backlash 2025 PLE? | Question Of ...2025
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• Backlash highlights: Jeff Cobb debuts, R-Truth helps John Cena, more!

Catch up on anything you may have missed from the big event in St. Louis. WWE took over the Enterprise Arena in St. Louis, Missouri for its Backlash premium live event, and while predictable as far as results go, they had a few surprises in store for us throughout the evening, such as the debut of Jeff Cobb and R-Truth showing up in the main event. Here are all the highlights: Damian Priest hits...2025
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• Watch the Backlash post-show press conference

A recap of the show alongside the usual press conference featuring some stars of the event. As has become the new custom, WWE will hold a post-show following tonight’s (Sat., May 10, 2025) Backlash premium live event from the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Said post-show will include the typical press conference featuring the top stars from the event and Chief Content Officer Triple H. ...2025
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• What was ‘Match of the Night’ at Backlash?

WWE.com Come vote in our poll and let us know! WWE has put a bow tie around its Backlash premium live event from the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri, as the promotion wrapped up the show tonight (Sat., May 10, 2025) with John Cena and Randy Orton putting together their final effort, with R-Truth saving the day for the WWE champion to continue his run as the Last Real Champion. Was...2025
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• New WWE name revealed for newest Bloodline member Hikuleo
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• JC Mateo outshines Solo Sikoa, defeats LA Knight in WWE in-ring debut
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• SmackDown recap & reactions (May 16, 2025): I love you, Solo
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• WWE changes Jeff Cobb’s name, and Jacob doesn’t love Solo like he used to
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• Highs & Lows Of WWE Backlash 2025 PLE? | Question Of The Day
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• WWE Backlash recap & reactions: Your time is up

WWE Jeff Cobb goes Bloodline, Lyra Valkyria retains, Pat McAfee earns respect, and Randy Orton & John Cena did something in the ring at this year’s Backlash. Kiss of Death RKO&RKO&RKO&RKO&RKO. pic.twitter.com/HrCzr1riPE— WWE (@WWE) May 11, 2025 Forgive me, Jadakiss. I mean no disrespect connecting your song to this portion of the recap considering I love the song and it deserves a l...2025
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• How WWE Hid Jeff Cobb Before Backlash Debut

Jeff Cobb’s WWE debut at Backlash 2025 was a moment, but what fans didn’t see was the extreme lengths WWE went to keep it under wraps. According to PWInsider, Cobb ......2025
• Jeff Cobb Makes WWE Debut, Helps A Confused Jacob Fatu Retain US Title At Backlash

It is a family affair: Jacob Fatu retained his United States Championship in a Fatal Fourway match at Backlash, thanks to the debut of Solo Sikoa and Jeff Cobb....2025
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• WWE Backlash Poster Revealed, New CM Punk x Las Vegas Shirts, More | Fight Size
Here is your fight size update for Tuesday, April 15, 2025. - Triple H took to social media to reveal the official poster for WWE Backlash: For every #WrestleMania moment… there is a backlash. #WWEBacklash is live from Enterprise Center in St. Louis on May 10th. pic.twitter.com/z2i6y04I0r — Triple H (@TripleH) April 15, 2025 - Two new CM Punk x Las Vegas shirts have been released: Luck is for L...2025
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• Speculation on Jeff Cobb’s Possible WWE Debut Revealed

Jeff Cobb might be WWE-bound—and the timing has fans raising eyebrows. On April 14, New Japan Pro-Wrestling officially confirmed that Cobb, a powerhouse and current member of the United Empire, ......2025
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• WWE Almost Gave Jeff Cobb a Throwback Name

Jeff Cobb made his WWE pay-per-view debut at Backlash 2025 under the name “Jeff Cobb,” but that wasn’t always the plan. WWE has officially rebranded him as J.C. Mateo, but ......2025
• Matt Riddle Claims He Was On Track To Receive $1 Million Per Year From WWE Prior To His Release
Matt Riddle talks WWE-UFC merger potentially impacting his WWE release. Matt Riddle was one of the top WWE Superstars at the start of the 2020s. He was fortunate enough to have major rivalries with Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns as well as win WWE Tag Team Championship gold with Randy Orton. Riddle informed fans that he was released by WWE on September 22, 2023. Now, Riddle is talking about the rol...2024
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• Jeff Cobb Debuts To Help Jacob Fatu Retain United States Title At WWE Backlash 2025

WWE’s 2025 Backlash event went down in Saint Louis’ Enterprise Arena. The company saw a few titles on the line, including the United States Title. That also included a big ......2025
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• Danielson heel turn overshadows Omega’s latest big match
AEW’s Twitter Kenny Omega had another big match against a non-AEW wrestler on the Mar. 29 Dynamite, and when he faced New Japan’s Jeff Cobb in St. Louis, his IWGP United States championship was on the line. Big deal, right? It was, but it was also overshadowed by the storyline involving Omega’s Elite teammates The Young Bucks, his manager/mentor Don Callis, and his former tag partner Hangm...2023
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• Bryan Danielson Returns, Attacks Kenny Omega On 3/29 AEW Dynamite
Bryan Danielson is back with a vengeance. After Kenny Omega defended the IWGP United States Championship against Jeff Cobb on the March 29 episode of AEW Dynamite, the Blackpool Combat Club circled around the ring. Before they could attack, Bryan Danielson walked out, marking his first appearance since he stated that he was going home […] The post Bryan Danielson Returns, Attacks Kenny Omega...2023
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• Tony Khan finally has the top babyface he desperately needs
AEW’s YouTube Dynamite airs tonight (Mar. 29) with a live show from Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri. There are more than eight weeks to go until AEW’s next pay-per-view on the calendar, Double or Nothing, which is scheduled for May 28. Adam Cole is finally back, BAY BAY! Adam Cole returned to AEW television on the January 11 episode of Dynamite to announce that he’s back and everyone...2023
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• Jeff Cobb: HENARE Had An Offer From WWE, Told NJPW He Wanted To Stay

HENARE had an offer from WWE, according to Jeff Cobb. NJPW star HENARE suffered a head wound at NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka, as he sustained a head wound during the cage match between United Empire and Bullet Club War Dogs. HENARE was out of action for three months until he returned in May. […] The post Jeff Cobb: HENARE Had An Offer From WWE, Told NJPW He Wanted To Stay appeared first o...2024
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• JC Mateo (Jeff Cobb) Reacts To Hartley Jackson Being Left Out Of G1 Climax Field: I Felt The Same Way When I Was Left Off The 2024 BOSJ
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• Lyra Valkyria soared in her feud with Becky Lynch
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• Rocky Romero Not Worried For NJPW Despite Recent Departures: "This Is The Company Who Creates Stars So Easily"
Romero knows NJPW will continue moving forward. Over the last month, New Japan Pro-Wrestling has lost Tetsuya Naito, Jeff Cobb and BUSHI from their talent roster. With those departures, a conversation sparked up about the company's future and weighing in was NJPW Vice President of Talent, Rocky Romero. He joined Matt Camp on Busted Open After Dark and shared his thoughts about the latest departure...2025
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• Jacob Fatu On Jeff Cobb's WWE Debut: I Don’t Even Want To Speak On That
Jacob Fatu isn't commenting on Jeff Cobb's debut. In the opening match for WWE Backlash, Jacob Fatu successfully defended the United States Championship in a four way match against LA Knight, Drew McIntyre, and Damian Priest. Fatu's win was slightly tainted, as Jeff Cobb appeared out of nowhere to take down LA Knight. Fatu was seemingly unhappy with Cobb's debut after the match, as he refused to...2025
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• How Did WWE Keep Jeff Cobb’s Debut A Secret?
Jeff Cobb made a surprise debut at WWE Backlash 2025 after an intense travel schedule. Pwinsider is reporting that Cobb took approximately 4–5 flights over the past day and a half, starting in Japan and arriving in St. Louis this morning. Cobb then remained hidden backstage to preserve the surprise of his appearance. NOTE: If […] The post How Did WWE Keep Jeff Cobb’s Debut A Secret? ap...2025
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• Jeff Cobb Competes In Final NJPW Match Against Hiroshi Tanahashi
Jeff Cobb has finished up with New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Jeff Cobb competed in his final NJPW match on April 18th at NJPW Road to Wrestling Dontaku against Hiroshi Tanahashi. Tanahashi was victorious in the bout. The two men embraced after the match. Then, now, forever pic.twitter.com/dxof5LqzGh — Jeff Cobb (@RealJeffCobb) April 18, 2025 --Road to レスリングどんたく 2025-- 棚橋弘至ファイナルロード～縁さらばジェフ・コブ、新日本ラスト...2025
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• Rumor Roundup: CM Punk entrance, Chelsea Green plans, Hook injury, more!
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• Titles change hands at Sakura Genesis as New Japan continues a controversial push

@njpw1972 Results from the April 5 event in Tokyo, which set the stage for NJPW’s upcoming trip to the U.S., and more. New Japan Pro-Wrestling held their annual Sakura Genesis event in Tokyo’s Ryōgoku Sumo Hall today (April 5) — which you know because you read the indispensable Mr. Ares’ show preview. The main event saw New Japan Cup winner and Bullet Club War Dogs leader David Finlay ch...2025
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• Tetsuya Naito Working As A Freelancer, NJPW Contract Expired On January 31
Tetsuya Naito is technically working as a freelancer as he continues to compete for New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Tokyo Sports reports Naito's contract with NJPW ended on January 31st. The report notes that NJPW is Naito's number one priority and a fourth round of negotiations are expected to take place soon. "I haven't decided what I'll do if I quit, but when I was younger I thought 'maybe I'll retir...2025
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• Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Shingo Takagi, IWGP Junior Title Bouts Set For NJPW Road To Sakura Genesis Events
New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced lineups for NJPW Road to Sakura Genesis. The April 2nd event will be headlined by Hiroshi Tanahashi taking on Shingo Takagi. On April 4, junior heavyweights will take center stage as El Desperado defends the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title against Clark Connors. The co-main event has TMDK (Robbie Eagles & Kosei Fujita) defending the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Te...2025
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• New WWE name revealed for newest Bloodline member Hikuleo
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• JC Mateo Confirms Timeline For His NJPW Exit And WWE Signing Ahead Of Backlash Debut

The wrestling world felt a seismic shift earlier this month when JC Mateo, formerly known as Jeff Cobb, made his WWE debut at Backlash in St. Louis. While speculation surrounding his status had swirled for months, Mateo has now confirmed the timeline of his departure from New Japan Pro Wrestling and his signing to WWE, […] The post JC Mateo Confirms Timeline For His NJPW Exit And WWE Signing...2025
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• When Did JC Mateo Officially Join WWE Confirmed

JC Mateo (Jeff Cobb) has confirmed the actual timeline surrounding his NJPW exit and WWE signing, following speculation about his status. Following rumors swirling, Jeff Cobb made his WWE debut […]...2025
• ‘I See You’: Jeff Cobb Sends Message Amid WWE Alliance Speculation

Jeff Cobb has sent a message to a WWE star who appears to be an ally, amid speculation about a potential betrayal. At Backlash on May 10, 2025, Jeff Cobb […]...2025
• When Did Jeff Cobb Sign With WWE Update

A backstage update has emerged on Jeff Cobb’s WWE debut, with details about when he signed with the company revealed. Amid heavy speculation about his next move, Cobb made his […]...2025
• WWE Files New Trademark Amid Jeff Cobb Speculation

WWE has just added more fuel to the speculation surrounding Jeff Cobb’s future in the company. On May 10, 2025, WWE filed for the trademark “JC MATEO” under entertainment services ......2025
• Jeff Cobb Breaks Silence After WWE Debut

Jeff Cobb has now broken his silence after making his WWE debut following heavy speculation about his next move. With NJPW announcing Cobb’s departure shortly after reports that the free […]...2025
• Jeff Cobb WWE Name Change Update

An update has emerged on a potential WWE name change for Jeff Cobb following his debut at the Backlash Premium Live Event. After months of speculation, Cobb finally made his […]...2025
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