Baron Corbin recently spoke with Chris Van Vliet on the “Insight” podcast to discuss a variety of topics, including the recent returns of The Rock and John Cena.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On John Cena & Rock’s recent appearances: “It’s amazing for the Superstars for a Grayson Waller. I don’t think he ever sat there. You’re like, ‘Man, I’m gonna be in the ring with John Cena.’ It’s just not something you think about this day and age because Cena’s a movie star. What he’s doing is incredible, and what the level he’s reached is amazing. So you’re like, ‘No, he’s not gonna come back and wrestle. If he does, it’s gonna be Roman, or it’s gonna be Seth.’ John is so giving back to this industry, this business because he loves it with every bit of what he does. I’ve soaked up an immense amount of knowledge from John and I see John on a regular basis because I go to his gym, and we talk or we’ve been to dinner and his mind for this is just leaps and bounds above 99% of the people in this in this industry. So when you soak up that information — now he’s passing it on to guys like Grayson Waller and stepping in the ring with Solo [Sikoa], and all of these guys, they’re getting an opportunity to be in there with greatness, where they may never have thought they were gonna do that.”
On appearing with The Rock on the first episode Smackdown’s FOX return: “I never thought I was gonna stand in the ring with The Rock on the very first SmackDown on Fox and do an eight-minute segment and take a Rock Bottom and a Spinebuster. That was never in my wildest dreams and then it happened. I spent the afternoon talking to The Rock, like, ‘How do I capitalize on this? What can I do about this? How do I get better?’ Asking for information that I can apply and use that will benefit me.”
On how he learned from both Cena and Rock: “Absolutely. there’s the ability that those guys have, which I take a lot of pride in as a heel is listening to the crowd for my timing, and where John and Rock are the absolute best, and you can hear it, they look up and they just listen, ‘What am I hearing?’ Then they can dictate what they’re doing to that and amplify it. where some people don’t hear it. and just run over it. You could have made a moment out of it. For me as a heel, if I’m in the ring with Cody Rhodes, and I’m starting to hear that rumble and I’m going, ‘Okay, man, they want to see him do something. So what can I have him do?’ He beats me up, does something, and then I cut him back off and go, ‘Not this time!’ I’ve learned that ability from Rock and from Cena. Listen, don’t rush things. Take your time. Then, you can do the same in promos. You have to be able to multitask, some people just don’t, and they miss out on an opportunity to get a better reaction or those things.”
On his work in NXT: “I’m trying to implement that with some with the guys in NXT. Slow down. It is a faster-paced show and that’s what’s cool about it. It is different. If it’s the same product, we’re just going to watch Raw and SmackDown. It needs to be different. It needs to stand out in its own way, and it is that fast pace, it is that exciting, physical, constant movement thing, but I’m going, ‘Hey, you can still listen while you’re doing these things. If you hear that, you can take it from a six to an eight, and now all of a sudden, you’re going from an eight to a ten, you can do that.’ That’s two things I’ve just learned from those guys, to listen and take your time.”
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Baron Corbin, the professional wrestler, recently sat down for an interview with Chris Van Vliet on the “Insight” podcast. During the conversation, Corbin discussed various topics, including the recent returns of wrestling legends The Rock and John Cena.
Corbin expressed his admiration for both The Rock and John Cena, stating that their appearances in the wrestling ring are incredible and inspiring for current Superstars. He mentioned how it’s not something wrestlers think about these days, as Cena has transitioned into a successful movie star. However, Cena’s love for the industry and his willingness to give back is evident. Corbin emphasized that he has learned a great deal from Cena and sees him regularly at his gym. He described Cena’s mind for the business as being leaps and bounds above most people in the industry.
Reflecting on his own experience, Corbin shared his disbelief at standing in the ring with The Rock on the first episode of Smackdown’s FOX return. He never imagined being part of an eight-minute segment with The Rock, where he took a Rock Bottom and a Spinebuster. Corbin revealed that he spent the afternoon talking to The Rock, seeking advice on how to capitalize on the opportunity and improve as a wrestler.
Corbin also discussed how he learned from both Cena and The Rock to listen to the crowd and use their reactions to dictate his actions in the ring. He mentioned that Cena and The Rock have a unique ability to amplify moments by paying attention to the audience’s response. As a heel, Corbin has taken pride in listening to the crowd’s timing and adjusting his performance accordingly. He shared that he tries to implement this approach with the wrestlers in NXT, encouraging them to slow down and listen while performing.
The interview concluded with Corbin expressing his gratitude for the knowledge and skills he has gained from Cena and The Rock. He emphasized the importance of taking one’s time, both in the ring and during promos, to create better reactions and seize opportunities.
Baron Corbin’s insights into working with wrestling legends like The Rock and John Cena provide a glimpse into the dedication and passion required to succeed in the industry. As Corbin continues to learn and grow, he aims to pass on his knowledge to the next generation of wrestlers in NXT.