Jeff Cobb Expected To Join WWE SmackDown At Backlash

Jeff Cobb, a former New Japan Pro Wrestling star with a diverse wrestling background including Lucha Underground and Ring of Honor, is expected to join WWE imminently, with internal sources listing him on the SmackDown roster. Reports indicate he may be present at WWE's Backlash premium live event in St. Louis, though an on-camera debut is not confirmed yet, and creative plans for his introduction have been discussed recently. Meanwhile, Chad Gable, wrestling as El Grande Americano, has become the new WWE Speed Champion, marking a significant rise since his debut and suggesting the character will remain prominent for now. Additionally, WWE has introduced two new championships—the Men’s and Women’s Evolve Championships—on the WWE Evolve show, with title matches scheduled as elimination four-way contests to crown the inaugural champions. These developments reflect WWE's ongoing efforts to expand its roster and programming with new talent and championships.