WWE Star Wins Gold Medal At Jiu Jitsu World League Finals

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WWE star Baron Corbin had a successful outing competing in the Jiu Jitsu World League III Finals.

Corbin competed in this Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition in Orlando, Florida on Saturday (December 2), in the Adults & Masters Gi division.

Competing under his real name Tom Pestock, Corbin ultimately won the gold medal, scoring two submission victories on his path to the medals podium.

Corbin’s gym RUDOS Brazilian Jiu Jitsu shared a photo of the NXT star with his medal, which you can see below.

The post’s caption reads:

FIRST PLACE @baroncorbinwwe !! Double medals for @prwhiteangel and 3rd place for @bird.bjj 🇲🇽!!

Thank You to the RUDOS teammates and Coaches 🏆🥇🥈🥉!! We NEVER STOP!!!

Corbin currently wrestles for the NXT brand in WWE.

He is preparing to challenge for the NXT Championship, with Corbin vs Ilja Dragunov set for the December 9 NXT Deadline premium live event.

The former main roster star most recently wrestled on the November 14 episode, defeating Wes Lee in singles action.

Check out the announced card for NXT Deadline 2023 right here.

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