One WWE star was hesitant about forming a new partnership.
Back in July, Baron Corbin formed an alliance with Apollo Crews and the two have begun competing in the tag team division on SmackDown. Speaking in a new interview with Fightful, Corbin admitted that he was hesitant and “standoffish” at first when the idea was presented, but he also praised his tag team partner as a phenomenal competitor.
“It’s so funny because when they told me, ‘We’re going to have you tag with Apollo for a little bit.’ I was kind of stand off-ish. I just got done with Bron, the Wolf Dogs, that’s untouchable. How do I make this better. Is it possible? That was so fun and organic and I love Bron Breakker.
I was a little timid to the idea. More and more people were like, ‘I love this pairing. I love what you guys are doing.’ I love Apollo. He’s an unbelievable competitor. We’ve wrestled for the last 12 years. We wrestled in London on NXT TakeOver. He’s an amazing competitor.”
Baron Corbin Recalled Previous WWE Feud With Apollo Crews
Continuing, Corbin was asked about his feud with Crews in years past, particularly the time he told his future partner to “go back to Ring of Honor.” At the time, fans were quick to point out that the former Uhaa Nation had never worked for ROH, instead making his name on the independent scene in Dragon Gate and other promotions. Corbin said:
“I did, and he never worked there. I didn’t know [laughs].It’s been exciting and I’m excited to see what Apollo and I can do.”
In a previous interview, Baron Corbin admitted one WWE rivalry still haunts him.
h/t Fightful