What happened at WWE Smackdown in OKC? Who is Baron Corbin, surprise appearance

World Wrestling Entertainment's stop in Oklahoma City was highlighted by the surprise return of Baron Corbin, who interfered in the Carmelo Hayes vs. Trick Williams match.

Baron Corbin is the ring name for 41-year-old Kansas native Thomas Pestock, who competed in WWE from 2012 to 2024. He made his main roster debut at Wrestlemania 32 in 2016.

WWE stopped in Oklahoma City on July 10 for a Friday Night SmackDown featuring some of the biggest names in the league. During the WWE United States Championship match between Hayes and Williams, Corbin threw Hayes off the turnbuckle and threw out the match as he attacked both Hayes and Williams, laying them both out with the End of Days. Corbin then grabbed the United States title.

Other results included Finn Balór taking down Tama Tonga, Jimmy Uso defeating Royce Keys and Jade Cargill defeating Alexa Bliss.

What is WWE?

WWE stands for World Wrestling Entertainment, and it is the world's largest professional wrestling promotion, combining athletic performance and storytelling.

Matches and results are predetermined to prioritize dramatic entertainment, character development, and spectacle over true competition.

Is WWE similar to UFC?

While UFC is an unscripted combat sport, WWE, which stands for World Wrestling Entertainment, is scripted with predetermined outcomes and choreographed storylines. However, both operate under TKO Group Holdings, a premium sports and entertainment company that also owns PBR.

UFC is coming to Oklahoma City on Saturday, July 18.

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