WWE is reportedly showing significant interest in free agent Jeff Cobb, according to Fightful Select. Sources indicate that WWE has been keeping a close watch on Cobb, who has been actively competing in New Japan Pro Wrestling.
Cobb’s recent comments have fueled speculation about his future. Following a loss in NJPW last month, he expressed frustration, stating, “So where does that leave Jeff Cobb? It seems I can’t win when all the marbles are down. G1, New Japan Cup. Long gone are the days when I went 8-0 in the G1. Now I can’t even break .500. Where does that leave Jeff Cobb? Maybe it’s time to take my bags and go somewhere else. I don’t know. I don’t know.”
This candid assessment of his current standing has seemingly caught the attention of WWE. One source even claimed that Cobb’s name appeared on the company’s internal roster this week, though Fightful has not yet been able to independently verify this information.
Adding to the intrigue, sources within AEW have indicated that they do not anticipate Cobb joining their roster. This leaves WWE as a seemingly strong contender for Cobb’s potential next move.
Cobb tweeted the following about this report:
“Geez guys relax! I just woke up and holy hell! Look at all these notifications! I guess I have some explaining to do. Well let me calm everyone’s nerves… the rumors are in fact 100% TRUE.
I will be eliminating Naito from the New Japan cup LIVE TODAY! So tune in to njpwworld!
Ok ok ok, I made a vague post about rumors… here’s the real scoop…
I found a bad a$$ sandwich shop next to the goods gym in Osaka! Very tasty!”
