Tom Pestock, widely known by his wrestling name Baron Corbin WWE NXT, shared his feelings about being left out of the NXT Homecoming video package during a recent conversation with Jonathan Coachman. Despite his wrestling persona’s T-shirt appearing on the broadcast, Corbin admitted he felt overlooked given his prominent role in NXT’s formative years.
Early Contributions and Career Highlights in NXT
Corbin reflected on his integral involvement in the early NXT experience, reminding fans how his matches were often built with anticipation, and how he participated in key moments such as the first live NXT event in Brooklyn that drew over 16,000 attendees. He viewed himself as one of the pioneers who helped elevate the brand during its rise.
Baron Corbin Comments on His Feelings Toward the Snub
“In brutal honesty, I was a little butthurt about the whole thing,”
Corbin admitted.
“That opening package they did for the show was super dope, and they had a lot of superstars from the past, the middle and the present on it, and I didn’t make the cut. My T-shirt did, somebody was wearing a Baron Corbin T-shirt, but I was a little butthurt in that aspect. And I know it’s still fresh in WWE, being as I finished up in January, and sometimes you gotta kinda give it a year or so before they start acknowledging your existence again.”
Joking Exchanges and Reflections on Recognition
To lighten the mood, Corbin reached out to NXT writer Johnny Russo to poke fun at the fact that Mojo Rawley was included in the video package while he was not. Corbin shared,
“I texted Russo, and I was like, ‘Yo, Mojo Rawley makes the cut of the video and I don’t?’ He goes, ‘He was in the Camel Clutch.’ I said, ‘I don’t care, he made it!’”
Significance of Corbin’s Role and Future Acknowledgment Prospects
Corbin’s remarks highlight the emotional impact of recognition in wrestling careers, especially for performers linked closely to a brand’s identity. While the snub left him feeling uneasy, he noted that such omissions are often temporary, especially since he only recently departed WWE in January. His hope remains that with time, the organization will renew its acknowledgment of his contributions to NXT’s growth and legacy.
“Brutal honesty, I was a little butthurt about the whole thing.”@TomPestock on being left out of Tuesday night’s #NXTHomecoming celebration with @Thecoachrules on #OfftheRopes
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