Baron Corbin, currently working under the name Bishop Dyer, has added another athletic achievement to his résumé — and this one came with a remarkably quick turnaround. Dyer took to social media to announce that he claimed a gold medal at the Jiu-Jitsu World League Florida XII, with the engraving on the medal itself confirming the event. The remarkable part? He noted in his post that he had only three days of training under his belt heading into the competition.
This isn’t the first time Dyer has stood atop a jiu-jitsu podium, making the accomplishment all the more notable given the compressed prep window. Picking up a combat sport and medaling in tournament competition within days is an unusual feat at any level, and it underscores the natural athleticism that Corbin has brought to both his wrestling career and outside athletic pursuits.
Corbin — a former NFL offensive lineman before transitioning to professional wrestling — has built a lengthy career in WWE, holding titles including the United States Championship and the Money in the Bank briefcase. His Bishop Dyer persona represents a recent reimagining of his character on the main roster.
Competitions like Jiu-Jitsu World League provide tiered divisions that allow competitors of varying experience levels to test themselves, but earning gold under any circumstances requires commitment and physicality. Dyer seems to have both in abundance. Whether the momentum from the podium carries into his in-ring work remains to be seen, but outside the squared circle, he’s clearly on a roll.
Source: Fightful
