Jeff Cobb makes WWE debut at Backlash, helps Jacob Fatu retain US title
Jeff Cobb made an immediate impact on the WWE roster when he made his debut during the Backlash premium live event on Saturday.
Cobb interfered in the fatal four-way match for the United States Championship as Jacob Fatu, LA Knight, Damian Priest and Drew McIntyre fought for the title. As Priest took out McIntyre in the crowd, Knight turned his attention to Fatu.
Knight set himself up to put Fatu through the announcers' table when Solo Sikoa removed Fatu from danger. As Knight went to address Sikoa, Cobb attacked Knight near the barricade.
Cobb then slammed Knight into the ring post multiple times. He threw Knight back into the ring. Fatu regained composure and took a long look at Cobb and Sikoa before he finished off his opponent.
It was long rumored that Cobb was going to make an appearance on WWE programming – it was only a matter of when and where. The Bloodline faction has dwindled in recent months as Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa have both suffered injuries. Sikoa made clear he had Fatu's back as he pursued the United States Championship. Cobb could be looked at as added reinforcements.
The 42-year-old has been almost everywhere in pro wrestling.
He made a name for himself in Lucha Underground and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla before taking New Japan Pro-Wrestling by storm. He made appearances in All Elite Wrestling and Ring of Honor as well.
Pro Wrestling Illustrated named Cobb as one of the top 25 pro wrestlers in 2019.
He's set to be a part of the SmackDown roster.
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