Former WWE Star Wins Double Gold In Martial Arts Competition

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The former WWE star Baron Corbin has taken double gold at the Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship which is currently underway in Florida.

The real-life Tom Pestock competed in the two separate Master 3 categories on Thursday, March 20, 2025.

Representing R1ng BJJ, Pestock would take gold ahead of Andrew Anderson, Brian Whiston and Christopher Daetwyler in the Male/Master 3/Purple/Ultra-Heavy category.

He would also compete in the Male/Master 3/Purple/Open Class, taking gold ahead of Chuck Hayden III, Christopher Daetwyler and Roberto Arce.

Pestock, who now wrestles on the independent scene as Bishop Dyer, shared a photo of his victory on Twitter, posting:

“DOUBLE GOLD AT PANS!!! Purple belt has been good to me!!”

The former WWE US Champion would also share a more light-hearted photo, also to Twitter, referencing his recent black eye, writing:

“How’s my black eye now haha! Gold at PANS”

Pestock revealed that he had got his black eye after double-legging his professor this week, sharing photos to Instagram.

The former Baron Corbin parted ways with WWE in January 2025 with his contract not being extended after twelve years with the company.

As can be seen below this news story, the band Downstait has released a tease for Dyer’s new theme tune.

DOUBLE GOLD AT PANS!!! Purple belt has been good to me!!@ibjjf pic.twitter.com/wbdoa1hCr5

— Tom (@TomPestock) March 20, 2025

How’s my black eye now haha! Gold at PANS pic.twitter.com/TQahPFHOCD

— Tom (@TomPestock) March 20, 2025

LIVE FOR REVENGE!! Super excited to announce that @TomPestock's new entrance theme, featuring guest vocals from @matthewkheafy of @TriviumOfficial, "Live For Revenge," releases on March 28th!! pic.twitter.com/vw4ztKbrMh

— Downstait (@DownstaitBand) March 17, 2025

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