Jeff Cobb Says Jafar Smash Was Potential WWE Name - Fightful
Cobb said WWE gave him two pages of possible ring names, including one with 60 options on the first page, before he settled on JC Mateo.
- During an *Insight Podcast* interview with host Chris Van Vliet, wrestler Jeff Cobb revealed WWE pitched multiple potential ring names before he debuted as JC Mateo, including one Drew McIntyre jokingly called "Jafar."
- Cobb signed with WWE in May 2025, competing in 40 matches over one year before his May 2026 release, during which he performed as JC Mateo alongside the MFTs faction with Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga.
- While visiting Japan, Cobb underwent a 15-minute surgery costing approximately 100 bucks to remove a scalp growth; he initially feared serious illness but later confirmed the procedure addressed a benign cyst.
- Following his WWE release, Cobb considered retiring from professional wrestling due to career uncertainty but ultimately returned to New Japan Pro-Wrestling in August 2026, motivated by the G1 Climax 36 tournament.
- Currently competing for New Japan, Cobb has aligned with the group Unbound Co and holds the NEVER Openweight Six-Man Champion title alongside teammates OSKAR and Yuto-Ice.
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