Last fall, WWE dropped a bombshell when it was revealed that they would not be re-signing Baron Corbin, ending his decade-long tenure with the company. Corbin, whose real name is Tom Pestock, first joined WWE in 2012 and steadily made his mark as a performer. From winning the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania 32 to holding the United States Championship, Corbin has had an eventful career. But with his departure now official, many fans are wondering: what’s next for the man who made “End of Days” a household move? More importantly, is this truly the end of his WWE story?
Baron Corbin Looking for New Opportunities
Corbin recently opened up about his future and his WWE exit during an appearance on Insight With Chris Van Vliet, and his perspective might surprise you. When asked if a WWE return is off the table, Corbin didn’t rule it out. “I don’t think it ever closes,” he admitted. “Look at the roster now—guys like Cody [Rhodes], Drew [McIntyre], [CM] Punk. Punk’s a guy who said he’d never, ever, ever go back…and yet, there he is. I think [the door is open] because so many people have left and come back. Honestly, I hold no ill will towards WWE. I’m so thankful for everything they’ve given me—the opportunities to perform in front of millions, to be on TV, to work with organizations like Boys and Girls Clubs, to pull a plane for the Special Olympics. They’ve given me so many cool opportunities, and I’ll always appreciate that.”
While Corbin clearly values his time with WWE, don’t expect him to make a return in the near future. According to him, coming back too soon would come with baggage—a stigma tied to his previous persona that he isn’t ready to carry again. “I think it would be tough to shake that immediately,” he admitted. However, with enough distance and time, Corbin believes that stigma could eventually fade, leaving the door open for a fresh start should the opportunity arise.
In the meantime, Corbin is focused on moving forward. His next big step? An appearance at Game Changer Wrestling, signaling his entrance into a new era of his career. But he’s not just making a career shift—he’s undergoing a rebranding as well. Outside of WWE, Corbin plans to go by the name Bishop Dyer, with the nickname “The Nomad.” This name change is more than cosmetic; it’s a deliberate move that reflects both his past and his ambitions for the future. The name Bishop Dyer is a nod to his “Lone Wolf” persona in WWE while also elevating his stature—after all, a bishop outranks a baron in societal hierarchy.
Corbin Reshaping His Identity
For Corbin, the shift is about more than just a name. It’s about reshaping his identity and carving out a space for himself beyond the shadow of WWE. “I’m excited to step into this new phase and show people a side of me they haven’t seen before,” he shared. With his signature determination and a willingness to reinvent himself, Corbin is ready to tackle the wrestling world on his own terms.
As fans speculate about his future, one thing is certain: Corbin is just getting started. Whether it’s as Bishop Dyer or “The Nomad,” his journey into the independent wrestling scene marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter—one where he’s free to explore his creativity and redefine his legacy. And while the door to WWE may remain open, Corbin is proving that he doesn’t need to look back to move forward.
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