Former WWE wrestler’s return has been ‘heavily talked about’ | Exclusive
WWE has discussed bringing back Baron Corbin.
Corbin departed the company in November 2024 at the expiration of his contract. He has been wrestling for promotions such as Maple Leaf Pro, the NWA, and GCW as Bishop Dyer since.
Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio that Corbin’s return has been “heavily talked about.”
“Probably back in WWE,” Meltzer said of Corbin.
“I’ve not heard it’s a done deal, but I know it’s been talked about, yes.”
Meltzer also speculated that Corbin’s return could be related to Danhausen’s segment on WWE SmackDown this week, saying:
“On the SmackDown show, when Danhausen was talking about something bigger, my gut was that that’s who it is. That’s just my speculation, but I just know that he’s been talked with about being brought in.”
“It might even be done, but I haven’t had it officially confirmed to me it’s done. But I have 100% confirmed that it’s been heavily talked about.”
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Corbin spent 12 years with WWE from 2012 to 2024. During his time with the company, he was the 2017 Men’s Money in the Bank winner, the 2019 King of the Ring winner, the 2016 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal winner, a one-time United States Champion, and a one-time NXT Tag Team Champion with Bron Breakker.
In 2018, he was voted Worst Gimmick and Most Overrated in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards. He also won Most Overrated in 2019.
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