The May 16 edition of WWE SmackDown took place at the First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. You never know what WWE is going to bring to the table, and that included a big debut match that nobody saw coming.
This was a big night for Jeff Cobb on WWE SmackDown. He made his debut at Backlash, and this week he received his new WWE name, JC Mateo.
After Solo Sikoa won the Money in the Bank qualifying match this week, LA Knight came out to clear out the after-match skirmish. That is when SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis made his way out to book a match with JC Mateo against Knight. Fans didnt have to wait long to see it.
The former Jeff Cobb took on LA Knight next during the night. The two had quite a hard-hitting match as WWE fans got their first look at the former NJPW star.
LA Knight took control of the contest for a bit, but then JC Mateo was able to show why he is such a threat in the squared circle. They went to commercial break, and Mateo was still in full control of the contest when they returned, as he kept LA Knight down with a mat wrestling hold.
The match continued, and Mateo was able to avoid a BFT. Then Mateo nailed a suplex and a standing moonsault for a two count. Knight was able to come back and nail a running knee on the apron, but then he took time for a springboard crossbody to take out Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa at ringside.
LA Knight then jumped into JC Mateos arms for a Tour of the Islands. That closed the match and gave Mateo his first win in WWE. It should also be noted that Solo Sikoas music played during Mateos victory celebration.
We will have to see what is next for JC Mateo in WWE. At this rate, he is certainly gaining a lot of attention.
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