Jeff Cobb clarifies WWE's confusion about his face paint

Jeff Cobb stated in a recent interview that WWE mistakenly believed he had worn face paint during his time in NJPW. Cobb, who returned to NJPW in August 2026 and is currently involved in a feud with United Empire, clarified that he was ordered to wear face paint in WWE, despite never having done so in Japan. He noted the challenges he faced with the face paint, including the difficulty of removal, and expressed that the directive was based on a mix-up regarding his previous wrestling persona. Cobb had been in WWE for less than a year before his release in April 2026 following WrestleMania 42.

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