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<p>Baron Corbin is an American professional <a href="/biography/baron-corbin">wrestler</a> currently signed to WWE. He is well known for successfully transitioning from a professional football career to becoming a prominent figure in professional wrestling.</p>

<h2>Early Life and Athletic Background</h2>

<p>Baron Corbin was born <a href="/biography/baron-corbin">Thomas Pestock</a> on September 13, 1984, in Lenexa, Kansas. He was raised by his parents, Steven and Mona Pestock, alongside his brother, Danny Pestock. As a child, Corbin demonstrated a strong interest in athletics, gravitating initially toward football rather than wrestling.</p>

<p>While attending Northwest Missouri State University, Corbin played collegiate football as an offensive lineman. After going undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft, he signed with the Indianapolis Colts and later joined the Arizona Cardinals. Though his NFL career was brief, he remained competitive and also participated in amateur boxing, notably competing in the 2008 Golden Gloves National Tournament of Champions.</p>

<h2>Transition to Professional Wrestling</h2>

<p>After his time in football, Corbin trained at the WWE Performance Center before making his on-screen debut in NXT. He eventually moved to the main roster and gained wider recognition. On July 19, 2016, he was drafted to WWE's SmackDown brand during the WWE Draft.</p>

<p>Known by the nickname "The Lone Wolf," Corbin quickly built a reputation for his in-ring intensity and character work. His career highlights include winning the 2017 Money in the Bank Ladder Match, capturing the WWE United States Championship, and winning the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/André_the_Giant_Memorial_Battle_Royal">André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal</a> at WrestleMania 32.</p>

<p>In 2017, Pro Wrestling Illustrated ranked him 49th in the PWI 500, an annual list of the top 500 global wrestlers. Additionally, music publication <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolver">Revolver</a> named him the "Most Metal Athlete" of 2016—an award determined by fan voting, where he emerged ahead of athletes such as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Lehner">Robin Lehner</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drew_Stafford">Drew Stafford</a>, <a href="/biography/julianna-pe-a">Julianna Peña</a>, and Matt Brown.</p>

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<h2>WWE Main Event Spotlight and Locker Room Reputation</h2>

<p>In June 2019, Corbin headlined WWE's Stomping Grounds pay-per-view event in a Universal Championship match against <a href="/biography/seth-rollins">Seth Rollins</a>. Although he attempted various tactics to secure a victory, he was ultimately defeated by the champion. The match placement received mixed reactions from the fanbase; however, Corbin’s peers reportedly admired his professionalism and consistent work ethic backstage.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Wife Rochelle Roman</h2>

<p>Baron Corbin married Rochelle Roman in April 2017. Born on August 29, 1991, in Florida, Rochelle prefers to keep a relatively low public profile. According to Corbin, he felt an immediate connection with her and often refers to her as the love of his life.</p>

<p>Before marrying Roman, Corbin was briefly linked to American singer and <a href="/biography/maria-brink">songwriter</a> <a href="/biography/maria-brink">Maria Brink</a>. Their relationship ended prior to his WWE stardom, with Corbin later citing personal and career transitions as contributing factors in the split.</p>

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