Former WWE star Tom Pestock, known as Baron Corbin, has shared a message as he returns to the ring after his WWE exit. In November 2024, WWE chose not to renew Pestock’s contract, concluding his twelve-year tenure.

Pestock's first match since leaving WWE will take place on Sunday, January 19, at GCW’s The People Vs GCW show, where he faces Josh Barnett in a Bloodsport match.

Sharing a photo from his plane seat on Twitter, Pestock expressed his excitement:

Headed to NYC for GCW at the epic Hammerstein Ballroom for a Bloodsport match! Let’s roll! Protect your neck

This marks Pestock's first bout since the October 18, 2024, WWE SmackDown taping, where he won against Giovanni Vinci in a dark match. His last televised appearance was on August 30, alongside Apollo Crews, in a losing effort against Angel & Berto.

In other news! Headed to NYC for GCW at the epic Hammerstein Ballroom for a Bloodsport match! Lets roll! Protect your neck pic.twitter.com/CbT5xCjoDN

, Tom (@TomPestock) January 19, 2025