Happy Corbin receives a lot of heat from fans for not wrestling a specific way, but the wrestling star credits all these haters for his success.
The former US champion recently had an interview with TVInsider. He talked about things such as the evolution of his character and more.
Corbin has spent the majority of his career as a heel. Speaking about his haters, he said that he thanks the doubters for hating him:
“There are a lot of doubters in my world about my ability or whatever they want to complain about. That’s a pat on the back for me because I’m continuing to find success within WWE thanks to the doubters and haters because I’m the bad guy.
I’m not their favorite. I’m not doing 800 moves they want to see.” said Happy Corbin, “I don’t let social media influence anything I do on television. It all helps play to my success. I’m going to do me no matter what.”
The SmackDown star also discussed taking Madcap Moss under his wing and helping him find his footing in the main roster. He noted how Dolph Ziggler did the same thing for him early in his career.
Corbin said that you need guys like that to help lift you up. Happy mentioned that Moss has the potential to become a future world champion.
Happy Corbin has been feuding with Pat McAfee recently, and he took this rivalry to a whole new level during this week’s episode of SmackDown from Atlanta, GA.
The Lone Wolf attacked the SmackDown commentator out of nowhere on last week’s episode of the show. It led to a backstage brawl between the two.
This week’s episode of the blue branded show then saw Corbin coming out in the arena through the crowd. However, he didn’t get to the ring.
The former US champion was holding a sign featuring a mugshot of McAfee. He revealed that he had bought a ticket and sat behind the commentary desk.
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Happy Corbin started yelling at the former NFL player to do his job. Both the stars got into a heated argument as Michael Cole tried to run down the SummerSlam card.
Some officials came down to the ring to try and remove Corbin from the ringside. The King of The Ring winner then threw his popcorn at Pat’s face. He also managed to deliver a low blow to McAfee before leaving the arena.
You can check out the full segment below:
The current WWE commentator was arrested back in October 2010. He was charged with public intoxication, a Class B misdemeanor.
Baron Corbin and Pat McAfee are scheduled to face each other in a one-on-one match at the SummerSlam PPV tomorrow night.
Paul Heyman also addressed WWE fans before being interrupted by Brock Lesnar. Money in the Bank briefcase holder Theory tried to attack Lesnar from behind but he paid the price and was sent out of the ring.
Drew McIntyre then ran down the ramp to deliver a Claymore to Theory, which was payback for Theory attacking him earlier.
After The Show
When the FOX broadcast went off the air, fans inside the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA were treated to a dark match. It was Raw superstar AJ Styles taking on Happy Corbin.
Ultimately, AJ hit the Phenomenal Forearm for the three-count.
After the match, Styles celebrated inside the ring and took pictures with the fans. This is the final WWE match before SummerSlam.
One WWE superstar doesn’t believe “go away heat” is an actual thing.
We’ve heard that term used throughout wrestling circles for many years. There was a time when fans referred to it as “X-Pac heat.”
The idea behind this term is that fans wouldn’t boo a heel for a job well done. Instead, “go away heat” means fans simply think the performer playing the heel isn’t very good at all and fans are booing to get rid of the wrestler.
For a current WWE superstar on the SmackDown roster, this term doesn’t truly exist.
Happy Corbin Slams “Go Away Heat”
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During an appearance on Bleav In Pro Wrestling, Happy Corbin expressed his belief that “go away heat” is a myth.
“That’s a make-believe term. Go-away heat would be silence cause they wouldn’t care; they don’t want to see you. But when my music hits, that’s the difference. People have to sometimes go out there and do something to get booed. The second my music hits, they are booing. That is when you have — that is when people don’t like you. It doesn’t take me punching John Cena in the face and going out and telling the crowd I’m better than John Cena to get booed.”
Happy Corbin on “go away heat”
Corbin went on to discuss the crowd reaction that Theory has been getting.
“It’s a rare trait for guys to go out there and truly want to be booed and hated because it’s 24/7 your life at that point — you are getting it on social media, you’re getting it in arenas, you’re getting it in public,” Corbin said. “Like, it is a lifestyle, and it is hard for a lot of people. For some reason, it doesn’t bother me and it doesn’t seem to bother [Theory].
“I think it’s hilarious that people hate him because the WWE Universe is always begging for new stars, new players, new talent, and this guy came in, and he’s getting a push and they’re like, ‘This — no! This isn’t what I want. I didn’t want this guy. He’s getting pushed too far’… They hate him because he’s exactly what they wanted. They wanted a fresh new star, and Austin Theory is a new star in WWE.”
Over the past month, a lot has been said about retirements in wrestling.
Last week, Vince McMahon retired, a month after stepping down as CEO and Chairman of WWE due to the ongoing investigation into alleged misconduct with female employees.
This Sunday, Ric Flair will officially retire from wrestling, having his final ever match as part of Starrcast V.
A Happy Plan
WWE Superstar Happy Corbin is several decades younger than either McMahon or Flair, but he too has plans for his retirement.
Speaking with Rick Ucchino, Corbin said that he has already thought about when he will be finishing his time in WWE.
“I want to have another five or ten years here in WWE, but eventually, like all athletes at some point, our body doesn’t keep up with our minds anymore.”
Happy Corbin on when he plans on retiring from wrestling.
Corbin also spoke about what he’ll do after he hangs up his wrestling boots for good, and has some strong connections with the Food Network.
I’ve made some good buddies in the Food Network world. Chef Aaron May is one of my good buddies. He’s always on Guy’s Grocery Games… I definitely want to get into that food world, whether it’s Food Network, or it’s my own YouTube stuff, or, you know, my buddy Aaron does a lot of stuff where he’s a guest, where he’s a celebrity sponsored cook… There’s a lot of really cool opportunities that food will bring when I’m done throwing people like Pat McAfee around in a ring.”
“I definitely want to get into that food world, whether it’s Food Network, or it’s my own YouTube stuff.”
Happy Corbin on plans for after he retires.
Corbin will face Pat McAfee at this Saturday’s Summerslam Premium Live Event.
During a recent discussion with SEScoops correspondent Steve Fall for NBC Sports Boston, Madcap Moss talked about wearing suspenders when he was introduced to the WWE audience as a new character.
Madcap Moss & Happy Corbin
On the September 24, 2021 episode of SmackDown, Riddick Moss made his televised return from injury. He attacked Kevin Owens and aligned himself with Happy Corbin. The following week, his ring name was changed to Madcap Moss. Alongside Corbin, they feud with Kevin Owens, Shinsuke Nakamura, Rick Boogs, and Drew McIntyre.
On the April 1, 2022 edition of SmackDown, Moss won the 2022 André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. On the April 8 episode of SmackDown, Happy Corbin blamed Madcap Moss for his loss at Wrestlemania 38 against Drew McIntyre.
Corbin and Moss attacked each other and the alliance came to an end. Madcap turned face and defeated Corbin at Backlash, Hell In A Cell, and on the June 17 SmackDown. Madcap Moss competed in the men’s Money In The Bank match by snagging the last spot in the match.
Prior to their split, Corbin and Moss were two peas in a pod. Corbin and Moss both displayed outlandish fashion choices and unique outfits.
Madcap Moss Wins The Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal Wearing His Suspenders (Credit: WWE)
The Suspenders Were Corbin’s Idea
Madcap talked with Steve Fall about how the decision came about to wear his suspenders when he was teaming with Corbin.
Moss said, “It was his call. He had the signature fedoras. He wanted me to have my own signature thing, and he gave me a choice of a few different things.
I thought the suspenders have some function to them too. You know they hold the pants up, and I decided to double up with a belt still, a lot of people gave me grief for that. I just really did not want my pants coming down during any matches.
And you know, it was unique. So, I thought it was a unique, different, and also functional look, so that’s kinda how the suspenders came about. I am happy to say at this point that I have officially ditched the suspenders though.”
Since his split from Corbin, Moss has displayed a more serious persona with new entrance music and in-ring attire.
SummerSlam 2022
Madcap’s former associate Happy Corbin is scheduled to face off with Pat McAffe at WWE SummerSlam 2022.
WWE has confirmed the following matches for SummerSlam:
Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar. This is a Last Man Standing match, and has been billed as their final confrontation.
Another match for the 2022 WWE SummerSlam premium live event has been announced.
On the June 17 SmackDown, Happy Corbin confronted Pat McAfee following a loss to Madcap Moss. Corbin harassed the commentator due to Pat constantly calling him a bum. McAfee made sure that the crowd laughed Corbin out of the arena.
The next week, on the June 24 SmackDown, Pat challenged Corbin to a match at SummerSlam.
At Money in the Bank on July 2, after the show went off the air, Corbin attacked the commentator and accepted his challenge.
This is going to be Pat’s second match on the main roster. He had his first main roster match at WrestleMania 38 earlier this year when he defeated Theory.
The match will take place at WWE SummerSlam on July 30 at 8 p.m. ET. It’ll be held in Nashville, TN at Nissan Stadium. So far, the only other match announced is Roman Reigns vs Brock Lesnar for the WWE Undisputed Universal Championship in a Last Man Standing match.
It will be no laughing matter when Pat McAfee tangles with Happy Corbin at SummerSlam!
McAfee's issues with Corbin became apparent on the June 17 edition of SmackDown. Just moments after losing a Last Laugh Match against Madcap Moss, an irate Corbin attempted to take out his frustrations on the blue brand announcer. In response, the outspoken McAfee led the WWE Universe members in Minneapolis in laughing a humiliated Corbin right out of the arena.
The following week, McAfee challenged Corbin to a showdown at The Biggest Event of the Summer and proclaimed he was ready to feel alive. Corbin responded at WWE Money in the Bank with a brutal attack after the show went off the air and let the electric commentator know his challenge was accepted.
The passionate, fearless McAfee claimed an eye-opening win against Theory at WrestleMania, but will he have what it takes to overcome the former King of the Ring, Mr. Money in the Bank and United States Champion.
Find out when SummerSlam streams LIVE on Saturday, July 30, at 8 ET/5 PT on Peacock in the United States and WWE Network everywhere else!
This year’s WWE Money in the Bank event has reached its conclusion and fans got something extra when the show was over.
The 2022 MITB card was held inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show had two Money in the Bank ladder matches. One for the men, and one for the women.
Theory, who wasn’t initially in the MITB ladder match, ended up being thrown in the match and won it. On the women’s side, Liv Morgan not only won the ladder match but she successfully cashed in on Ronda Rousey to become the new SmackDown Women’s Champion.
When Money in the Bank went off the air, Happy Corbin attacked SmackDown color commentator Pat McAfee. He then celebrated inside the ring with Theory.
Fans figured something was going to spill over between Corbin and McAfee. Corbin had expressed his displeasure with McAfee making fun of him on commentary and threatened to teach him a lesson inside the ring.
McAfee wasn’t fazed by the threat as he led fans to laugh Corbin out of the building when their issues were first addressed on an episode of SmackDown.
Before MITB, McAfee challenged Corbin to a match at SummerSlam but Corbin has yet to answer.
WWE’s Money in the Bank is just a few weeks away and the qualifying matches are underway on both the RAW and Smackdown brands.
So far for the women, Lacey Evans, Alexa Bliss, Raquel Rodriguez, and Liv Morgan have qualified. For the men, Seth “Freakin” Rollins, Sheamus, and Drew McIntyre have earned their way into the Money in The Bank ladder match.
After those names qualified the match graphics on the screen showed seven participants for both the men’s and women’s matches. This is a change from previous years that usually saw eight participants in both matches.
While the graphics show seven participants according to WWE’s website, they mention there will be eight participants this year. It could be an oversight, or it could mean we are in for some surprises for this PPV.
There are three potential surprise returns we could see at the Money in the Bank this year if all the participants are not revealed ahead of time.
Bayley
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I believe speak for most wrestling fans when I say we are all anticipating her return.
Bayley has not appeared on TV since July 2, 2021, due to a torn ACL she suffered from a freak accident while training at the WWE Performance Center. She has teased a bit on social media while she has been out, leaving fans guessing as to when we may see the “Role Model” make her grand return.
The latest tease was a post of what appears to be a laced-up boot she posted on both Twitter and Instagram. If she is cleared and ready, what bigger return than the Money in the Bank match where she could possibly snag the briefcase giving her the opportunity at a title shot?
Right before Bayley got injured, she was in a hot feud with Bianca Belair, who at the time was the Smackdown Women’s Champion. Bianca Belair is now the RAW women’s champion and there is some unfinished business, especially for Bayley.
Either way, Bayley making her return and capturing the briefcase would at the least be entertaining, especially given the obnoxious trolling character she was when she left.
An argument can also be made that if you are returning fresh from an ACL injury would you want to put her in a ladder match first thing coming back? While she should be cleared regardless, I can see them exercising caution as well.
This without a doubt would be the biggest return audience pop they could garner right now.
Charlotte Flair
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No matter how you feel about Charlotte Flair, she shines bright on a big stage.
Last we saw Charlotte Flair was her saying “I quit!” at Wrestlemania Backlash in her “I Quit” match against Ronda Rousey. WWE reported later on the PPV that Charlotte had suffered a fracture of the radius as a result of the armbar, but it was reported this was all part of storyline to write Flair off TV.
As we now know she was being written off so she and her now-husband, AEW star Andrade El Idolo, could get married. It was never reported how long she would be absent, so we fully expect her to pop up now that they are back from their honeymoon.
Charlotte Flair always seems to find herself in the title picture, so it isn’t far-fetched to think that she may make her grand return and be a surprise entrant in the ladder match. If she were to win the Money in the Bank briefcase it would be an easy way to set up a rematch between herself and Ronda Rousey.
It would also be a change in the norm, as Charlotte Flair has been the one cashed in on three times of the four winners.
Whether she wins the match or not, this would be a great way for her to make her comeback and set up a SummerSlam match since the PPV is set for three weeks after Money in the Bank this year.
Bum A** Corbin
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Baron Corbin has gone through many transformations over years, but none have been more endearing, welcoming, and entertaining as Bum Corbin.
Last we saw Bum Corbin was back around SummerSlam 2021 in Las Vegas where his luck turned around and he became Happy Corbin. This past Smackdown after losing to Madcap Moss in a Last Laugh match, Corbin addressed commentator Pat McAfee upset about his criticisms over the last year and for coining the nickname Bum A** Corbin.
He then threatened to drag him into the ring, hinting at maybe a future match. Pat McAfee did not let Corbin go without a response, and with the help of the WWE Universe laughed Baron Corbin out of the arena.
Money in the Bank is being held in Las Vegas this year where Bum Corbin won “big” and became Happy Corbin. It would be poetic if this year Happy Corbin enters the Money in the Bank ladder match, loses, and tries his luck at the casinos again, except this time he loses.
Down on his luck again, we may see the return of Bum A** Corbin? Corbin arguably did some of his best character work as Bum Corbin, I think it would be a welcomed return by most fans.
Money in the Bank is one of the most fun Pay-Per-Views of the year and a lot of people look forward to the surprises. The unknown of the briefcase winners and potential cash-ins make it all the more exciting.
If any of these surprise returns were to happen this year, it would shake things up for the rest of the year in WWE.
WWE has given a storyline injury update on a current member of the SmackDown roster.
WWE Hell in a Cell took place inside the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois on June 5. Fans witnessed Cody Rhodes gut out a completely torn pectoral to defeat Seth Rollins.
Bianca Belair successfully defended her Raw Women’s Championship against Asuka and Becky Lynch in a highly-praised opener.
There ended up being just one SmackDown match on the HIAC card and it was Madcap Moss vs. Happy Corbin.
Storyline Status of Happy Corbin
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At the conclusion of the No Holds Barred match at Hell in a Cell, Madcap Moss got his revenge on Happy Corbin. Just as Corbin did to him, Madcap placed Corbin’s neck through a chair and crushed it.
The difference here was that Madcap used the ring steps inside of the now-destroyed Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal trophy. Madcap picked up the pin after putting Corbin out of commission.
Corbin was stretchered out after the match.
WWE.com has provided an “injury” update on Happy Corbin.
“Following the incredible beatdown he received at the hands of Madcap Moss in a brutal No Holds Barred Match during the WWE Hell in a Cell Premium Live Event, Happy Corbin was evaluated at a local medical facility on Sunday night and was released with a minor neck contusion.“
It looks like another match will be added to the WWE Hell in a Cell card.
The HIAC premium live event is set to go down this Sunday night (June 5). The action will take place inside Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois.
The card is set to have some key matches including Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins III and Bianca Belair vs. Asuka vs. Becky Lynch for the Raw Women’s Championship.
It appears you can add another match to the list.
Madcap Moss vs. Happy Corbin
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WrestleVotes is reporting that another match between Madcap Moss and Happy Corbin is currently planned for WWE Hell in a Cell.
In addition, the report has seemingly ruled out two matches for the event this weekend.
As of last check around 4pm today, no Usos tag title or Ricochet IC title match will be added to the HIAC card. Good news however, yet another Riddick Moss vs Happy Corbin match is scheduled to make the show. https://t.co/VbrsXHX1uC
“As of last check around 4pm today, no Usos tag title or Ricochet IC title match will be added to the HIAC card. Good news however, yet another Riddick Moss vs Happy Corbin match is scheduled to make the show.”
Moss and Corbin were once tag team partners. The two started feuding after Corbin grew jealous of Moss’ Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal win.
They had a match at WrestleMania Backlash. Madcap Moss picked up the win via pinfall.
Happy Corbin lost his smile after facing Bobby Lashley in a post-show match following last night’s SmackDown.
During last night’s episode, Corbin continued his feud with Madcap Moss, attacking his former tag-team partner with the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal Trophy.
After SmackDown went off the air, Corbin faced Lashley, who made quick work of the former United States Champion. Lashley delivered multiple spears to Corbin to send the crowd home happy.
At WrestleMania Backlash, Lashley lost to Omos, marking the All Mighty’s first televised pinfall loss in seven months.
Prior to last weekend’s Premium Live Event, Lashley’s previous pinfall loss was at Crown Jewel 2021, where he fell to Goldberg in a No Holds Barred Falls Count Anywhere match.
With Lashley and Omos now tied for wins on Premium Live Events, it’s believed that a rubber match will take place at Hell in a Cell on June 5.
The question now is whether the expected rematch will happen inside Hell in a Cell, as Omos is still relatively new to WWE, having had under 100 matches throughout his entire wrestling career, and may not be ready for the iconic stipulation match.
Lashley is undefeated inside Hell in a Cell, having won two matches inside the Cell last year.
Happy Corbin has become quite chummy with WWE Chairman Vince McMahon.
Corbin can be seen on the SmackDown brand every Friday night. He’s currently involved in a feud with former two-time WWE Champion Drew McIntyre. The two will share the squared circle on night one of WrestleMania 38 on April 2.
Happy Corbin-Vince McMahon Dynamic
During an appearance on the Johnny Dare Morning Show, Happy Corbin detailed his relationship with Vince McMahon and how things between the two can be both funny and frustrating.
“Vince, he’s amazing. We have a crazy relationship because he’s a big kid at times who is also the most powerful CEO you’ve ever met in your life. He’s got that business swagger, the way he walks around, but if you’re not looking he’ll smack you in the back of their head if you have that relationship with him. He’s hit me a couple of times.
“You know when someone does something and you instantly just get angry and want to punch them in the face, but you haven’t seen who or what it was yet? He’s done that to me a few times. If I’m not paying attention or if I have a shirt on or something, he walks up, and I hate being slapped or smacked, and he smacks me in the back or across the back of the neck and I turn around ready to kill, and I see it’s him and he’s just belly laughing and there’s literally nothing I can do. It’s funny but it’s also frustrating.”
While Corbin hasn’t won a world title in WWE, he’s been given prominent roles. At one point, he was an authority figure on Monday Night Raw. He’s also mixed it up with plenty of main eventers.
Drew McIntyre will get a chance at revenge against Happy Corbin next month at WrestleMania 38.
The “Scottish Warrior” has feuded with Corbin since Day 1 on Jan. 1. Corbin and Madcap Moss attacked The “Scottish Warrior” backstage. The attack resulted in the storyline for McIntyre to take time off from WWE TV. The company’s reason for briefly sidelining the former WWE Champion was to deal with a neck injury.
WWE fans were uncertain if McIntyre would return to wrestle in time for Wrestlemania 38. PWInsider’s Mike Johnson reported that he had neck issues for several weeks and needed testing. Although he did not compete for 29 days, doctors were surprised that McIntyre recovered quickly.
“They dropped a lighting rig on my head, and I came back three and a half weeks later. I think everybody, including the doctor, was surprised at how soon I was able to come back. They told me, ‘You’re not making the Rumble. WrestleMania is possible, but let’s say it’s unlikely right now,” said McIntyre(h/t Fernando Quiles Jr). He continued, “Okay, Doc, no problem. I went straight to rehab, and I’ve always had the John Cena approach to rehab with every injury. What’s the most I can do for maximum benefit? ‘Well, you could come twice a day for six days a week, but that would be crazy.'”
Mcintyre took the doctor’s advice and did his best to return before Wrestlemania 38. “…I did that, rehab-wise, twice a day, six days a week, while also working out, so three times a day, six days a week, take Sunday off. When I saw the doctor a few weeks later, they were like, ‘All right, wow, you’re a cyborg, probably why you were called the Scottish Terminator. I guess you’re ready to go,” said Mcintyre(h/t Fernando Quiles Jr).
The former WWE champion will look to defeat Corbin at Wrestlemania 38. Although with Moss in his corner, Corbin has the advantage.
JBL, a self-proclaimed “Wrestling God,” is offering managerial services to Happy Corbin.
On WWE TV, Corbin has aligned himself with Madcap Moss. The two have been involved in a feud with former two-time WWE Champion Drew McIntyre. While some feel Moss has huge upside, it’s Corbin who JBL wishes to manage.
A Happy Pairing?
Speaking to the folks over at Inside The Ropes, JBL explained why he wouldn’t be opposed to managing Happy Corbin if given the opportunity.
“I Love Baron Corbin. I think Baron Corbin is a really smart guy, and I think Baron Corbin is a guy I would like to manage. The problem I have is I’m kind of like Colonel Parker. I’m tall and so I can’t manage a lot of people because I’m 6’6 and you don’t want a manager that’s bigger than the wrestler and so I’m limited in who I can manage because of the size.”
Corbin has been with WWE since 2012 and while he’s never held a world title, he’s been featured prominently on TV. At one point, Corbin was even an authority figure on Monday Night Raw.
Recently, Corbin saw his tag partner Moss get pinned by McIntyre at Elimination Chamber in Saudi Arabia. After the match, McIntyre took to social media to say he has unfinished business with Corbin.
Time will tell what the WrestleMania plans are for Corbin but it’ll likely have something to do with McIntyre. Whether that means a singles match or a multi-man match remains to be seen.
