In the WWE Deadline Premium Live Event, Baron Corbin was unsuccessful in securing his first “WWE NXT” Championship from Ilja Dragunov. A few hours before this match Corbin talked to Sam Roberts on the “Notsam Wrestling” podcast about his opponent, and how he’s at a different place after his return to the brand that was developed.
“I have a different outlook on life”, added Corbin. “My mental outlook has changed dramatically during the last four months since I’ve been there in numerous ways that I think about the main roster from the perspective I view my own life, my career and my character as well as my performance in the arena. It’s this philosophy of Ilja Dragunov is the best, there are no ifs, nors, or ifs. He’s a potential World Champion in my eyes. He’s among the top in-ring performers. He’s a great mic performer. He looks great. He’s got an amazing charisma and I say, “You know what? I’m going test him to the test, and you can either hang him or be run over.’ This is the kind of new philosophy I’m adopting — I’m going be, in a way more selfish about my own things since I’ve did all the time doing what I could to help others.”
“The Lone Wolf,” who’s never held the title of “NXT” Champion title, was given another chance to do so during his second appearance on “NXT” when he took on the champion Carmelo Hayes on the 27th of June on”NXT’s Gold Rush” special episode. Gold Rush “NXT” special episode.
