Tom Pestock, known as Baron Corbin in WWE, competed in the IBJJF Tampa International Open 2024 tournament on November 23rd.
Pestock took second place in the jiu-jitsu tournament, losing in the finals on points.
He commented that he'll be looking for gold next time.
2nd place unfortunately at IBJJF Tampa. Lost on points in the finals
— Tom (@TomPestock) November 23, 2024
I’ve got open next to try and get gold! pic.twitter.com/1DAxzaRnld
He competed in the Master 2 Ultra Heavy division. He Fi La in Quarterfinal and Bradley Curtis in the Semifinal before losing to Franck Alphonse in the Finals.
Pestock won gold at the Jiu Jitsu World League on December 2, 2023.
He trains at Rudos BJJ in Florida. He departed WWE on November 1st when his contract was not renewed.