Former Olympian Jeff Cobb is returning to Major League Wrestling, according to MLW head honcho Court Bauer.
Cobb is riding an all-time high in his career. He cleaned house throughout the G1 Climax 31 before meeting Kazuchika Okada. The big man from Honolulu lost the match, but solidified himself as one of the top pro wrestlers in the world.
Jeff Cobb Returning To MLW
Jeff Cobb is no stranger to the MLW ring and Bauer is welcoming him back. Here’s what the MLW boss told Digital Journal.
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“We will also see the vacant National Openweight Championship decided as well as some new faces entering the mix, like NZO and Jeff Cobb.”
Cobb is a member of the NJPW stable, United Empire. The group is led by former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Will Ospreay. With Ospreay missing the tournament due to a storyline, Cobb has stepped up and only suffered one loss in the Climax.
MLW Roster Refresh
Jeff Cobb is one of several notable names appearing for MLW in the months ahead.
Several wrestlers recently finished up with MLW, including former MLW Champion “Filthy” Tom Lawlor, Mance Warner and Jordan Oliver.
In addition to Cobb, Will Ospreay and nZo will be “rotating in” for MLW’s next shows.
SEScoops will let you know who Cobb will be facing once that information is available.
