Baron Corbin is a professional wrestler plying his trade on WWE SmackDown, here is everything you need to know about the towering Corbin, including his net worth, salary, records, personal life and his GoFundMe account
Baron Corbin Facts
Birth Place | Baron Corbin |
Father’s Name | Steven Pestock |
Mother’s Name | Mona Pestock |
Star Sign | Virgo |
Net Worth (2021) | $2 million |
Salary (2021) | $285,000 |
Age | 36 |
Date of Birth | September 13, 1984 |
High School | Northwest Missouri State University |
Nationality | American |
Wrestling Debut | 2012 |
WWE Debut | 2012 |
Finisher | End of Days |
Achievements | King of the Ring 2019 winner |
Spouse | Rochelle Roman |
Children | Ryane Pestock |
Nickname | The Lone Wolf |
Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Last updated on 28-08-2021
Standing at 6ft 8in, Baron Corbin’s very presence is intimidating. King Corbin as he was known before has been an integral part of the promotion for quite a long time. The 36-year old who was a former professional football player, plies his trade in the blue brand of the WWE.
Baron Corbin Net Worth and Salary
Baron Corbin has a net worth of approximately $2 million. Thanks to his long and quite successful WWE career.
In his current contract, Corbin earns $285,000 per year. He had a very short time spent in the NFL. He had ultra-short stints with the Indianapolis Colts and Arizona Cardinals.
Corbin never really made it big in the NFL, but the very process of getting selected itself is a tough ask.
Baron Corbin WWE Career
Baron Corbin signed for the WWE in the year 2012. He started off with the NXT. Corbin made his in-ring debut on the 18th of October in a losing cause to Dante Dash.
He switched between being a heel and a face for a while. Although, he never got to win any major title in the NXT he stayed in relevance while also winning numerous singles matches.
Corbin had a memorable main roster debut (2016) at WrestleMania 32. The towering American won the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal by eliminating Kane who was the last man standing.
Corbin was just too good in the year 2017. In June 2017 he won the Money in The Bank Ladder Match which got him the opportunity to challenge for a title of his choice. But he botched it against then-WWE Champion Jinder Mahal.
And at Hell in the Cell 2017, Corbin stunned AJ Styles to win a championship belt for the first time in the WWE. He claimed the United States Championship.
In 2018, Corbin moved to WWE RAW as a part of the Shake-up. He was unveiled as the constable of RAW which earned him the worst gimmick of the year.
Corbin was never really successful during the first year in RAW. In 2019, came Corbin’s huge success. He took part in the 16-member King of The Ring tournament and beat the Miz, Cedric Alexander, Ricochet, Samoa Joe and Chad Gable to win the tournament.
He was called King Corbin after that. He remained King Corbin until it was recently reverted to Baron Corbin.
Baron Corbin GoFundMe
In the most recent episode of SmackDown Baron Corbin looking downtrodden and distraught unveiled a GoFundMe created by the WWE to help him in his finances.
The target was set for $100,000, and just as Corbin was explaining his GoFundMe, Kevin Owens and Big E intervened.
Owens delivered a stunner to an already shattered Corbin. Just as a downcast Corbin was walking by, Owen and Big E decided to offer Corbin some money to his GoFundMe.
A plethora of WWE stars reacted to Corbin’s fall from grace. Corbin who was King Corbin once is on the verge of losing his home and recently had his car towed away.
Corbin had sympathizers from different corners of the world. One user even created a fake GoFundMe for Corbin from the United Kingdom that had donors like ‘Jhon Cena’, ‘Roman Reigns’ and ‘Dave Meltzer’.
However, broke Corbin got a lease on life after trying his luck out in Las Vegas. He was able to turn his fortunes around, literally, and now is rich again.
Corbin is also going by the moniker of Happy Corbin and has his eyes on dominating WWE again.
Baron Corbin Family and Personal Life
Baron Corbin was born to parents Steven Pestock and Mona Pestock on the 13th of September in 1984. He was born in Lenexa, Kansas.
Corbin is married to Rochelle Roman. The pair married in the year 2017 and have a daughter, and currently reside in Tampa, Florida.
FAQs about Baron Corbin
Baron Corbin has a net worth of approximately $2 million.
Baron Corbin is 36 years old.
Baron Corbin made his WWE debut in 2012.
Baron Corbin is married to Rochelle Roman.
Baron Corbin has one daughter.
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