Jeff Cobb revealed that he seriously considered walking away from professional wrestling altogether following his release from WWE in May. Speaking on the Insight Podcast with Chris Van Vliet, Cobb admitted that for the first time in his career he found himself questioning whether he even wanted to keep wrestling.
According to Cobb, the aftermath of his WWE departure hit him harder than simply figuring out where he would land next. He described reaching a genuine low point, telling Van Vliet, “I didn’t like wrestling,” as he worked through his feelings about the business following the release.
Cobb explained that being his own harshest critic played a role in the difficulty of that period. He said he spent time second-guessing himself and his place in the industry, a process that contributed to the uncertainty he felt about his future in the ring.
Despite the turmoil, Cobb noted that part of him was drawn toward the idea of returning to New Japan Pro-Wrestling, the promotion where he built much of his reputation before signing with WWE. That pull toward NJPW appears to have been a factor in him ultimately deciding against retirement, though the sources do not detail any finalized plans for a return there or elsewhere.
Cobb’s WWE run ended with his release in May, and his comments on Insight mark one of his most candid public reflections on how that exit affected him personally. The interview offers a rare look at the emotional toll a major release can take on a veteran performer, even one with the kind of standing Cobb built during his time both in WWE and prior to it.
As of the podcast appearance, no further details have been confirmed regarding Cobb’s next steps in his wrestling career. His remarks center on the mental and emotional struggle he faced immediately after leaving WWE rather than any specific plans going forward.
