The landscape of WWE shifted dramatically at Backlash 2025 with the shocking debut of Jeff Cobb, who appeared out of nowhere to aid Jacob Fatu in retaining the United States Championship. Introduced by Solo Sikoa as the latest member of The Bloodline 2.0, Cobb's arrival sent shockwaves through the WWE Universe but longtime wrestling fans already know he’s more than just muscle.
During the chaotic Fatal Four-Way United States Title match at Backlash 2025, it looked like Fatu was on the verge of losing his gold. That’s when Cobb stormed in, attacking LA Knight under Solo Sikoa’s orders. His interference helped Fatu retain the title But the celebration wasn’t unanimous. Fatu gave Cobb and Solo a suspicious glare before leaving the ring, suggesting tension may already be brewing within the faction.
Who is Jeff Cobb?
Before making his WWE debut, Jeff Cobb had built a reputation as one of the most feared and respected competitors across the global wrestling scene. The Hawaiian powerhouse has competed in top promotions like New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), Ring of Honor (ROH), Lucha Underground, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG), and even appeared in AEW between 2022 and 2024 as part of United Empire.
Cobb is known for combining brute strength with technical precision. His background in amateur wrestling includes representing Guam at the 2004 Summer Olympics, where he competed in the Men's 84 kg freestyle wrestling division. Though he fell short in the tournament, Cobb’s Olympic roots gave him a solid foundation that translated well into pro wrestling.
Though Cobb just joined forces with The Bloodline, his history with some of its members paints a more complex picture. In NJPW, he had hard-hitting battles with Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa, now aligned with the revamped faction. And his past encounters with Jacob Fatu on the independent circuit were anything but friendly.
Jeff Cobb's career so far
Cobb has held major titles across multiple promotions, including reigns as PWG World Champion, Lucha Underground Champion, and various regional belts in promotions like Future Stars of Wrestling (FSW) and All Pro Wrestling (APW). Known for his explosive power and agile offense, Cobb has defeated some of the best in the world.
Before WWE scooped him up, Cobb was considered one of the hottest free agents in wrestling a top-tier athlete with the skill set and presence to immediately make an impact.
Now that he’s aligned with Solo Sikoa and The Bloodline 2.0, Jeff Cobb is set to be a major force in WWE’s future.
