Former United States Champion and King of the Ring Announces Departure
Summary
– Baron Corbin announced his departure from WWE on November 1st.
– Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp confirmed Corbin’s contract will not be renewed.
– Corbin had a notable 11-year career, achieving several championship wins and accolades.
A long-time WWE talent, Baron Corbin, announced his departure on November 1st, tweeting, “That’s all she wrote folks. It’s been real and I appreciate everyone who supported me.” The news follows reports from Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp that Corbin’s contract will not be renewed, which is set to expire.
Corbin last competed in a televised match on the August 30th episode of WWE SmackDown, teaming with Apollo Crews in a losing effort against Los Garza. In recent months, he had been wrestling dark matches during SmackDown tapings, indicating that his television presence had significantly dwindled.
Corbin joined WWE in 2012 and debuted on NXT television in September 2014. His main roster call-up came in 2016, and he enjoyed a decorated career. His accomplishments are winning the WWE United States Championship, the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, the Money in the Bank briefcase, and King of the Ring. He also held the NXT Tag Team Championship alongside Bron Breakker.
Despite facing ups and downs in his career, Corbin remained prominent in WWE storylines. His departure marks the end of an era, and it will be interesting to see what lies ahead for the former King of the Ring.
That’s all she wrote folks. ✌🏼
It’s been real and I appreciate everyone who supported me. pic.twitter.com/tZmsw52liv
— Corbin (@BaronCorbinWWE) November 1, 2024
