Jeff Cobb Sparks WWE Speculation After Questioning NJPW Future

Jeff Cobb is reportedly on WWEโ€™s radar, fueling speculation about his future in professional wrestling.

After a string of losses in NJPW, Cobb questioned his next move, which led to rumors that he might be considering a jump to WWE. According to Fightful Select, WWE has been closely monitoring Cobb, and one source even claims his name appeared on the companyโ€™s internal rosterโ€”though this has not been confirmed. Meanwhile, AEW sources have ruled out Cobb joining their promotion.

With Cobbโ€™s NJPW contract status uncertain, a potential move to WWE remains possible.

Amid the speculation, Cobb took to Twitter/X with a sarcastic response, initially playing into the rumors before revealing the real story.

He first wrote:

“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 everyoneโ€™s nervesโ€ฆ.. the rumors are in fact 100% TRUE. I will be eliminating Naito from the New Japan Cup LIVE TODAY! So tune in to njpwworld! #NJPW #NJPWWorld #NJCup.”

Cobb followed up with another tweet to set the record straight:

“Ok ok ok, I made a vague post about rumorsโ€ฆ.. hereโ€™s the real scoopโ€ฆ.. I found a bad ass sandwich shop next to the goods gym in Osaka! Very tasty!”

Whether Cobb is genuinely considering a move to WWE or simply having fun with fans remains to be seen.