Update regarding Jeff Cobb reportedly heading to WWE after leaving NJPW
In March of 2025, it was reported that WWE had had their eye on New Japan Pro Wrestling star Jeff Cobb. NJPW later confirmed Cobb’s departure in an official website post.
Twitter/X account @WrestleVotes noted the following about Cobb…
“The hotly rumored and much-anticipated WWE debut of Jeff Cobb appears to be drawing closer. Sources indicate his name has recently been brought up in creative discussions. Time will tell how it all unfolds.”
Meanwhile, Cobb wrote the following message…
“16 years is a long time to work, Happy Retirement to me…. I’ll let the waves take me to my next destination.”
The hotly rumored and much-anticipated WWE debut of Jeff Cobb appears to be drawing closer. Sources indicate his name has recently been brought up in creative discussions. Time will tell how it all unfolds.
— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) May 1, 2025