7 Things WWE Fans Need To Know About Baron Corbin
1. He Had No Previous Wrestling Experience Whatsoever
In a world populated by indy veterans such as Samoa Joe, Sami Zayn and Austin Aries, Baron Corbin gets a significant amount of shade thrown in his direction. A lot of this comes from the journey he made to the WWE, a journey that didn't see him 'paying dues' in front of tiny crowds for no money.
Before signing with World Wrestling Entertainment, Baron Corbin had approximately zero experience inside the squared circle. This isn't too unusual, but it still provokes the ire of certain portions of the crowd, especially in this hyper-knowledgable world of internet fandom.
Instead of inciting derision, this fact should lead to Corbin getting all sorts of props and acclaim, for the development and improvements he has made are clear for all to see. Some may make it look easy, but professional wrestling is an incredibly difficult art to perform. To pick it up from scratch and do so at the level Corbin does takes skill and dedication, two things the Lone Wolf has in spades.
Despite the lack of experience, being a pro wrestler was always in the back of the mind of Baron Corbin. He attended wrestling shows as a kid, and when his football dream started to show signs of cracking, the first thing he did was throw himself into the crazy world of professional wrestling. For this alone, Baron Corbin deserves respect.