Jacob Fatu and Jeff Cobb have history.
Last night’s reaction at WWE Backlash to Jeff Cobb from Jacob Fatu was an interestign one.
IT'S JEFF COBB!!! #WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/SbmSBqsIKn
— WWE (@WWE) May 10, 2025
Will WWE use its multi-vehicle (commentators, video packages wrestler promos) story telling machine to cue in the casual fans?
In case they don’t, here’s an overview of their history:
– On October 14, 2016, at an APW event, both wrestlers competed in a battle royal won by Cobb.
– On February 17, 2017, at APW, Fatu and Cobb teamed up to defeat The Black Armada (Papo Esco and Synn)
– On March 25, 2017, at APW, Cobb competed in a four-way elimination match for a shot at the Universal Heavyweight Championship, defeating Fatu, Adam Thornstowe, and Karl Fredericks.
– October 6, 2017, at PCW Ultra, Fatu defeated Cobb and Willie Mack in a three-way match.
– King of Indies (2018): APW’s King of Indies tournament in 2018. Fatu defeated Cobb to win the APW Universal Heavyweight Championship.
– MLW Cage Match: Fatu and Cobb also faced off in a cage match in Major League Wrestling (MLW) in a War Chamber match, where Cobb’ team was victorious.
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