Former WWE Superstar Tom Pestock Discusses Name Change and Championship Opinions
"Don't feel like being sued," Former WWE Superstar reveals reason behind name change
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Former WWE United States Champion Tom Pestock, known as Baron Corbin, changed his ring name to Bishop Dyer after leaving WWE in 2024 to avoid trademark issues. He also expressed his views on a recent title match, stating that Carmelo Hayes was deserving of a WrestleMania opportunity.
- 01Tom Pestock, formerly Baron Corbin, changed his ring name to Bishop Dyer after leaving WWE.
- 02He left WWE in 2024 after a decade with the promotion.
- 03Pestock cited trademark issues as the reason for his name change.
- 04He criticized WWE's recent title match outcome, claiming Carmelo Hayes was 'screwed.'
- 05Pestock suggested a match featuring Hayes, Ilja Dragunov, and Trick Williams for WrestleMania 42.
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Tom Pestock, the former WWE Superstar known as Baron Corbin, changed his ring name to Bishop Dyer following his departure from World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in 2024. Pestock, who had a notable career with WWE since signing in 2012, explained that he wanted to avoid potential trademark issues with his old name, stating, "don’t feel like being sued." Recently, he shared his thoughts on social media regarding a title match where Sami Zayn defeated Carmelo Hayes for the United States Championship. Pestock expressed that Hayes deserved a WrestleMania match, highlighting the efforts of Hayes and Ilja Dragunov in elevating the title's significance. He suggested a match featuring Hayes, Dragunov, and Trick Williams at WrestleMania 42, emphasizing his belief that Hayes was unjustly treated in the title match outcome.
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