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Tom Pestock has an opportunity to show he belongs at The People vs GCW

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Following a 13-year stint with WWE, Tom Pestock, better known as Baron Corbin, parted ways with the company in November 2024. With his contract coming to an end, he is now a free agent at the age of 40. It’s intriguing to consider how he will further shape professional wrestling in the future. Given his skills, Pestock has the potential to make a mark beyond the promotion, and he’s making moves to achieve that goal.

It was revealed on January 13th that Pestock will be making his first appearance for Game Changer Wrestling, entering a Bloodsport match on January 19th against none other than Josh Barnett – the ex-UFC Heavyweight Champion and widely recognized professional wrestler. This unexpected news has left many in the wrestling community in a state of surprise.

As I, Tom Pestock, step into the arena of GCW for the very first time, I’ll be going head-to-head with Josh Barnett in a Bloodsport match this Sunday. I’m no stranger to combat, having honed my skills as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialist and a Golden Gloves Champion. This is my debut in Bloodsport, and I can’t wait to showcase my moves!

This situation presents a chance for Pestock to prove his worth for the business by taking a new approach. Despite his 13 years of experience, there are still doubts about his capabilities, primarily due to the fact that all this time was spent within WWE’s organization. Throughout his tenure, Pestock occasionally came close to the main event, but he often faced an indifferent response at best.

In terms other than wrestling jargon: Except for his early days in NXT, Pestock had trouble maintaining popularity. When he was positioned as one of Seth Rollins’ main opponents, he never seemed like someone destined to secure the major victory. His failure to cash in the Money in the Bank contract didn’t improve his image at all. Apart from his “Broke Baron Corbin” persona, nothing much succeeded for Pestock during over a decade in WWE.

The significance of his debut through Bloodsport lies in the fact that if Pestock can create a new image for himself and convince independent wrestling fans that he’s more influential than what we’ve seen over the past decade, opportunities might arise. According to Fightful Select, Pestock was present at AEW World’s End towards the end of December, so it will be intriguing to observe if these connections develop in the future. Additionally, NJPW, an organization that has been impacted by losing several top talents in recent years, could potentially benefit from his presence.

Despite no longer being part of the WWE, Tom Pestock has a place in the world of professional wrestling, and that journey begins with his GCW debut on January 19th.

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2025-01-14 16:15

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