Various: Jeff Cobb on “I Used To Do Fun Stuff In An Alternative Universe”, Bayley on Her Interest in Wrestling in TNA, Tiffany Nieves Wins NWA World Women’s Title at 5/16 NWA Powerrr Show, NWA’s Claim for 5/2 NWA Powerrr Show Numbers on Comet TV Reportedly Disputed

May 17, 2026

Jeff Cobb Comments on “I Used To Do Fun Stuff In An Alternative Universe”

As noted before, JC Mateo, real name Jeff Cobb, departed from WWE earlier this month as part of a recent larger batch of talent releases and departures. Cobb was in attendance backstage at New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Wrestling Dontaku 2026 events earlier this month in Japan.

In response to a tweet from a fan who posted an old clip of Cobb performing a somersault plancha during his previous time in NJPW, Cobb responded stating how he used to do fun stuff in an “alternative universe.”

“I used to do fun stuff in an alternative universe….. maybe it’s time to dust off the ol college degree…”

I'm pretty sure that if it wasn't for the 90 day non-compete clause we would be able to see Jeff Cobb's return to #njpw tomorrow in #njDONTAKU pic.twitter.com/ppLhiZP7Cx
— ERD Wrestling (@ERD_Wrestling) May 3, 2026

Cobb previously worked in NJPW from 2017 until his departure in 2025 to join WWE at the time.

Bayley Comments on Her Interest in Wrestling in TNA In The Future

In a recent response to a fan on Twitter, Bayley teased her interest in potentially wrestling in TNA Wrestling in the future.

This fan stated “All the brands Bayley has wrestled for in 2026▫️Raw ▫️Smackdown ▫️AAA ▫️NXT” and Bayley responded back stating “I AM THE BRAND ..@ThisIsTNA join the party.“

All the brands Bayley has wrestled for in 2026

▫️Raw
▫️Smackdown
▫️AAA
▫️NXT pic.twitter.com/qWk3m1Ipdk
— WrestlingWorldCC (@WrestlingWCC) May 16, 2026

TNA talent Brian Myers responded to Bayley’s tweet stating “I dare you” and Bayley responded back stating “I SHOWED UP TO CREATE A PRO, YOU THINK I WON’T COME TO @ThisIsTNA ?!?!!!”

I SHOWED UP TO CREATE A PRO, YOU THINK I WON’T COME TO @ThisIsTNA ?!?!!! https://t.co/eEjtLevNBv
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) May 17, 2026

Tiffany Nieves Wins NWA World Women’s Title at May 16th NWA Powerrr Show

Saturday’s NWA Powerrr show on Comet TV featured Tiffany Nieves defeating Natalia Markova to become the new NWA World Women’s Champion.

During the show, Markova defeated Sirena Veil to retain the NWA World Women’s Championship. Following the match, Gretta attacked Markova laying her out with a chokeslam and Nieves came out and cashed in her Burke Invitational flowers which granted her an automatic title shot. Nieves quickly pinned Markova to become the new champion.

Tiffany Nieves has cashed in on Natalia Markova and is now the NEW NWA World Women’s Champion! #NWAPowerrr pic.twitter.com/UC834zCOxZ
— 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐕𝐞𝐧 (@WrestlingCovers) May 16, 2026

This was Nieves’ first-ever NWA World Women’s title victory in her NWA career.

NWA’s Claim for 5/2 NWA Powerrr Show Numbers on Comet TV Reportedly Disputed

As noted before, the National Wrestling Alliance announced earlier this month that their May 2nd premiere episode of NWA Powerrr on Comet TV drew 275,000 households. No other details were given regarding the actual viewership number nor key demographic rating for the show.

Dave Meltzer reported in this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter that he has been unable to find corroboration anywhere from those spoken to for the number that NWA claimed their premiere show drew on Comet.

Meltzer also reported that he also has been unable to find an actual number for any of the three airings of the two NWA Powerrr shows that weekend.