Baron Corbin has explained why he felt so frustrated at the creatives behind the WWE before being released. Speaking on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, he spoke about an issue he had with how the writers viewed some of the WWE talent.
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Baron Corbin thinks he’ll be back in the WWE one day, considering the names who have already left and returned. The former WWE star left the company earlier this month after twelve years in the WWE. Baron Corbin has since adopted the name Bishop Dyer,
Speaking with Chris Van Vliet on Insight, Tom Pestock reflected on times, when he felt it was beneficial to negotiate with WWE, believing he was worth more than what he was being paid. He even recalls being approached to sign a deal at WrestleMania 35, right before he competed in what would be Kurt Angle's final wrestling match.
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Tom Pestock, formerly known as WWE's Baron Corbin, explains the disappointment he felt after being released following his run on the "NXT" brand.
Tom Pestock, the fan-favorite wrestler formerly known as Baron Corbin, shocked fans with his sudden and (apparently) unwanted exit from WWE. Now Pestock has confirmed that he has a new ring name for his return to the squared circle: Bishop Dyer.
Tom Pestock, formerly known as WWE's Baron Corbin, sent shockwaves when it was reported in November that WWE would not renew his contract. With his 90-day no-compete clause ending earlier this month,
Tom Pestock (Baron Corbin in WWE) finished up with the company at the end of 2024 when WWE made the decision to not renew his contract. Pestock had been regularly featured on WWE television across all three brands for 12 years, though he rarely held gold while in the company.
Baron Corbin's tenure in WWE ended after his contract was not renewed. It was a shocking decision by the company, with Corbin revealing that he was hurt by his sudden exit.
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Tom Pestock (Baron Corbin) was utilized in a variety of ways during his 12-year run in WWE, filling a role from the top of the card to the bottom of the card. Pestock often put over top guys who were on their way or already established as world championship talent.