Baron Corbin is a professional WWE wrestler and former boxer and NFL player.
There is more to his life than the character he plays on TV.
Get ready for a guided tour through King Corbins life.
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We start by looking at his childhood, followed by his brief but successful boxing and NFL career.
Baron Corbin profile
Childhood
Baron Corbin birthday is on the 13 of September.
He was born in Lenexa, Kansas USA to Mona and Steven Pestock.
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The couple also had another son called Danny Pestock.
His impressive reach, coupled with sheer power enabled him to become a three-time Golden Gloves Champion.
He is also a former grappling champion.
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Did Baron Corbin play in NFL?
Yes, he did.
Before he became a world-famous wrestler, Thomas played in the American football league as an offensive lineman.
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His first NFL team was the Indianapolis Colts.
This love of fighting got him released from the Cardinals after he threw some uppercuts during a training camp.
His run with the NFL ended in September 2011.
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He faced off against AJ Styles in 2017 to win the treasured title.
Money in the Bank competition involves many wrestlers fighting to climb a ladder and get a suspended briefcase.
Winning MITB contract is like winning the golden ticket in Charlie and the Chocolate factory.
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Afighter can cash in the contract during a fightthat has the current titleholder.
Most fighters cash in when the reigning champ has been beaten up by a different opponent.
John Cena was fighting WWE champion, Jinder Mahal and both of them were exhausted after a fierce battle.
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Corbin was furious, and he ended up tearing his vest and shouting to the ref in anger.
He won the fight after performing his signature finishing move called End of Days.
For the newly crowned King Corbin WWE was his empire, and he had earned his sceptre and crown.
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The Rock and Becky Lynch are responsible for dubbing him a super tough dude or STD in short.
The fans caught on, and it may take some time to shake it off.
The two had a competition where the loser was chained to a ring post and fed dog food.
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The Big Dog was the first to be covered with cans of dog food by Corbin.
Reigns returned the favour in bucket loads.
It was a caged match because their cronies would usually step in and tip the scales.
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However, in this cage match, it was just the two of them.
He is a loving father and values his friendships dearly.
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He has a gnarly wolf tattoo on his leg which goes along with his nickname.
Check out this video of him with Corey Graves explaining the stories behind his awesome tattoos.
Baron Corbin father
Baron lost his father in 2008 due to complications from CreutzfeldtJakob disease.
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He keeps his memory alive by wearing his dads ring on a necklace.
He also got tattoo portraits of his father and grandfather on his leg.
The two men played a crucial role in moulding him and teaching him the value of hard work.
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They worked blue-collar jobs as ironworkers building bridges and buildings.
Baron Corbin wife
Is Baron Corbin married?
The answer is yes.
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He tied the knot on April 29, 2017.
His wife is his lifelong girlfriend, Rochelle Alexandra Roman.
Who better to nurse him back to health after his battles in the ring?
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The two have a daughter.
How much is King Corbin worth?
Baron Corbin net worth isestimated to be around $2 million.
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His annual salary of $285,000 feeds this net worth.
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The Lone Wolf is a star on the rise in WWE.
Some may love him, and some may hate him, but he plays his part to the fullest.
His hard work and ambition have won him title after title.
It is no doubt that Baron Corbin has a lot in store for us.
Before joining the team in 2018, Lynn wrote for Kenyan media platforms and several other websites.
She graduated from the University of Nairobi in 2019 with honours after pursuing a BSc.
She is currently studying for a Master’s degree in the same field.
Lynn specialises in writing celebrity biographies, listicles and teasers for popular TV shows.
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