Slipknot vs. WWE NXT: What You Didn’t See

It was the slap heard ‘round the Interwebz! Slipknot’s Corey Taylor smacked wrestler Baron Corbin at last weekend’s Aftershock Festival, helping a grateful Samoa Joe win the WWE NXT match.
But here’s what you haven’t seen.
Earlier in the day, Corbin interrupted APTV’s backstage interview with Taylor. The trash talk and taunting, which eventually culminated in Corbin poking Taylor in the chest and Taylor thanking him with a smack, actually began at this year’s APMAS. It was there that WWE superstar and APTV correspondent Corey Graves first had words with Slipknot’s frontman, igniting a rivalry that spilled over to social media.
Following last weekend’s altercation, Graves Tweeted “#ThisAintOver.”
Watch Corbin bumrush Josh Bernstein’s APTV interview with Corey Taylor, backstage at the Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, California.
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Segment Producer/Interview: Josh Bernstein
Audio/Video: Nick Major, Ryan J. Downey
Editing: Bobby Makar

[@nigel615]

Somehow, while being almost a foot shorter than Baron, Corey manages to look 10x more intimidating than him in a weird way.

[@drumfeck5970]

Corey just has that energy. You don't wanna piss him off haha😅

[@xWagnerPlaguesx]

It's the neck

[@Alex__Buchan]

@@xWagnerPlaguesx 😂😂😂 1000%

[@demarcuscousinsiii7334]

@@drumfeck5970it’s all those drugs and the lil man energy

[@daveTHEdirty]

people are talking about how carbon is being rude I'm pretty sure Corey knew this was going to happen because Baron Corbin is one of those wrestlers that always stays in character and does it well

[@Tigersuplex]

this is a work. both guys knew what was going to happen.

[@KegOfMeat]

David ryan if only Corbin hit End of Days on Taylor

[@daveTHEdirty]

Yes seymore thats whay i was saying....n dillon idk do you wanna mess woth someone whos in top five most famous lines are ...and i quote "i wanna slit your throat and f#&@ the wound...

[@ChloeASMR91]

I was actually thinking the same thing Dillion Haggett lol

[@dales616]

Oh so you don't think they talked before this was recorded and planned the work 🙄

[@Touchmahtoaster]

wheres jim root and mick thomson when you need em?

[@Findingmyway1122]

+Camron Davis right I was expecting them to walk up like badasses next to corey and just stare baron down

[@RahulKapoor9992]

+edgeisawesome100 Mick and Jim are tall big but nice chilled out guys. Its sid and clown they need to worry about.

[@ThePonchov2]

+Rahul Kapoor I was about to say that ahahaha and what about the motherfucking SERIAL KILLER ???

[@Touchmahtoaster]

+no no no yeah, but jim?

[@BeachDude0092]

+Camron Davis I know right?

[@UnlovedZetsu]

"Our headline passes your bedtime" lmao xD

[@neighslayer768]

Metal & Wrestling. Two of my favorite things colliding head to head!

[@StrivedeLaLear]

+Neigh Slayer You'd like Corbin then ;) He's got a metal gimmick as does Seth Rollins.

[@Hellraiser988]

Joshua Sixx what about Jericho and the best part is it's not even a gimmick

[@edwinlopez4743]

Cool🔥🔥

[@thepunk1019]

Metal and pro wrestling is the best combo that very rare people go to and I love it

[@brianemanuel576]

i'm a huge Slipknot and WWE fan. i'd absolutely LOVE if WWE did an angle with Slipknot omg

[@danh950]

Would love Clown vs Dean in an extreme rules match

[@brianemanuel576]

Corey vs Jeff Hardy

[@TenkaichiBudokaiAnnouncer]

Chris Fehn vs HHH (Cuz they both got big noses)

[@mvpslick94]

Ditto.

[@brianemanuel576]

Thats awesome

[@edvin97ful]

Even tho I like WWE, I would pick Slipknot over WWE anytime.

[@plasticgreendan5919]

....why are you comparing your cd collection to a television show

[@joshuatyson1907]

Rob Van Daddy The Population Reducer - What edvin97ful is saying is he would choose a great, talented, legendary band over men in speedos wrestling. I do like both as well but most likely he meant watching a live slipknot performance. I also like classic wrestling as well as pro wrestling.

[@arupdutta8652]

Ofcourse man. I would surely watch slipknot performance than a live wwe show

[@ChloeASMR91]

then you aren't a true WWE fan

[@evillord7103]

@@ChloeASMR91 being a metal head is better than being wwe fan and wrestlers like undertaker, triple h, stone cold, hbk who are thousand times better than today's wrestlers are also big fan of metal music.,,|,,

[@Symbiote-Man]

"I've been worried, about what you did in 2003-2004" Baron Corbin, you should watch footage from 1999-2002...

[@sarahannae1112]

Fuck time!

[@Symbiote-Man]

KING C.O.C IQBALZACK That doesn't even make any sort of sense...

[@dimmydeeofficial]

Jamy McTaylor that’s right he should cause it’s obvious he don’t know ..

[@heidithechubbybunny8949]

I never knew Corey was that short

[@Worline8628]

He's 5'7 my dude

[@NippzMcGee]

So yea, he's short.

[@mynamesobama]

No he's about average 5'7 that guy is just fucking huge

[@NippzMcGee]

xxmw2xx247 than at 6'2 I'm well above average

[@Hallucination]

5'7"is NOT average hahaha. It's well below it.

[@daphneloose5880]

Baron Corbin is a giant standing next to Corey Taylor!! I loved the friendly banter between them.

[@mackenziecarder5060]

Daphne Loose well Corbin is a giant to most average sized people because he's 6 foot 8

[@ESAIESCAPETHEFATE]

Even Corey pulls better promos than Roman Reigns. Lol

[@urielf1317]

Hahaha fucked me up lol

[@daveyleeriot]

facts

[@amrajr218]

+ESAIESCAPETHEFATE Corey could cut better promos than 87.236329% of the WWE roster, to be realistic.

[@matt3073u]

+ESAIESCAPETHEFATE yeah he does. don't get me wrong. roman's cool but corey is a vocal kicker of ass. maggots for life.

[@codyank6050]

+Austin Reed how did you figure out that number?

[@HEYDuDE607]

that awkward moment when Corey Taylor has better Mic work then Roman...

[@HansaSchulle87]

everyone has a better mic work than roman

[@callumwarren3342]

Look guys, this is meaningless, I agree that Roman can't sell a promo, and I think he is too predictable in his ring work, but the fact of the matter is, its my opinion, you two have yours, so let's just agree to disagree, there's no need for a physical altercation is there

[@callumwarren3342]

LEITH _Aljahdami well the both of you should resolve it, not continue the stupidity, just think about how pathetic your argument is

[@callumwarren3342]

HEYDuDE607 im not insulting you, just trying to help you realise how idiotic you both sound, look i have nothing against you, I just wanna make sure you guys leave this on good terms and id just like to say, have a great new years, please understand i was never ment to insult you

[@callumwarren3342]

HEYDuDE607 😑 please guys

[@markvalencia]

Baron Corbin living the gimmick....I like how people in the comments don't realize this is a work lol

[@TheOneTakeLiveCast]

Yeah l mean they planned this since the corey graves interview they were All IN 😉 on it

[@TheOneTakeLiveCast]

Reaveled it in talk is jericho

[@ronaldshank7589]

These two are probably best friends behind the scenes!

[@redbear4350]

He's really good in getting hated wich Means that he Is a really good actor, but in my opinion the best actor ever Is Windham Rotonda aka Bray Wyatt. Best gimmick ever!

[@AnneBUZZTKO]

@@redbear4350 we're really glad that your are friend.......

[@paulcarpenter7844]

I bet you these guys are real good friends outside of their jobs

[@anthonyquiroz8410]

you don't say...

[@NutsackChin5745]

+Paul Carpenter *** hell no..

[@andrewkirkman7617]

they have a bit of history involving a sister or something I heard

[@queentroller2865]

From what I have heard Slipknot is very up front about how they feel about everyone. If they love or hate you, you will know. There is no acting for the camera with them.

[@Slappys]

you honestly think this is real?

[@adofilth]

Corey is like man my neck hurts watching you so high above😂

[@samuelbraun849]

Rather Neck is like damn my Corey hurts.

[@vinnydesharnais2339]

Corey's hair looked good that day

[@skeptic6300]

agreed

[@jasonalberts8114]

LMAO! Good stuff. Corey's sense of humor is just one of the many, many reasons he's so legendary. \m/

[@00vulture]

I'm actually surprised that I haven't seen a John Cena joke on the comments section yet.

[@pierrelemagnifique205]

John who? Never heard of him

[@00vulture]

JOHN CENA

[@00vulture]

TU TU RU RUUUUUUUU

[@WillArmes80]

Nour Dahhan that's because you can't see him

[@awesomekid069]

well u just made one cuz he is a joke.....FUCKIN GOT EMMM!!!!

[@UnRu1eD]

Corey Taylor will always be a legend.

[@iDealMedley]

only wrestling fans understands hahaha.

[@donnelldownie8352]

💯

[@thebleedingheartyoutubecha2219]

iDeal yep xD

[@alomtz4359]

i don't help me :c

[@fren_karl]

r/gatekeeping

[@wideeyesopen2169]

wwe always be joking

[@gabiheroiu]

I know this may sound weird, but Corey has a HUGE head.

[@lostinthought7349]

His head is average sized, it's just his body unproportionately small for it hahaha.

[@Smithysmithin]

No, it's his neck. Just look at the size of it. We have a church, that is based around the power of his neck.

[@MainForcePatrolKZ]

His neck is as thick as his head from all the headbanging.

[@tcatt]

+Smithysmithin All hail Corey's neck!

[@Youre_Right]

His head isn't abnormally big, it's his neck. He has a tree trunk for a neck. He said in some video how big around it was. I think he said 18 inches. Which is what most necklaces are, the ones that hang down to the top of people's chest. That would be like a choke collar on him. He would be hard to knockout. Knockouts are more the head snapping back and forth, scrambling your brain inside the skull.

[@Riqtube]

This is hilarious!!! Corbin is trying so hard NOT to laugh while he's getting clowned on! Cracks a smile, tenses up! This is great!! Lolol!

[@whodat1721]

LMAO, that was a great interview. Love it when entertainment can cross promote like this. I had never heard of this before till I just received The Pit in my email about this. It showed the actual match between Corbin and Samoa Joe and Corey gets to get a good SLAP on Corbin's face. Just loved it. Corbin is a HUGE Slipknot fan, and also a former Football player and boxer. So Corbin can take a hit, and a slap from Corey is like being hit with a pillow to Corbin. But I'm sure they had quite a few beers and laughs together after the night.

[@ablissx]

i like the fact that corey only looks up with his eyes and not his head lol

[@brianemanuel576]

i'm a huge Slipknot and WWE fan. i'd absolutely LOVE if WWE did an angle with Slipknot

[@skippydinglechalk8436]

Corbin is like that kid that gets mad cuz his friend beet him at a game at his house.

[@brodywise4750]

I love how much of a size difference there is. Especially knowing I look Corey Taylor eye to eye

[@rebelfighter5249]

Corey would make a fantastic heel wrestler, imo. His promos alone r gold, since he's got a mesmerizing speaking voice. But he's not exactly PG, lol. He'd be a good fit for CZW or old school ECW where he could speak his mind w/out restraint.

[@BobRobie1]

jesus christ id poop myself if i saw baron corbin

[@CasperTheTryHard]

The guy is a lot bigger than i though. He's so good for coming straight out of football just like Roman Lames did. At least Corbin is really good in the ring and decent on the mic.

[@drozzon5142]

+Casper yeah corbin actually made it into the NFL. I don't think roman made it out of college

[@CasperTheTryHard]

Drozz On the vikings signed him for about a week haha at least it's somethin

[@thetruth9307]

+Casper who did Corbin play for and how long?

[@poonslayer7661]

+The Truth Colts I think.

[@jonathanwestcoast4018]

Corey Taylor vs Baron Corbin at Wrestlemania 33

[@spaghettiosinthepantry7583]

I love watching this, my favorite singer and my favorite wrestler together.

[@sydIRISH]

Great banter....

[@Mjaquie]

Maybe he's a monster, but i'm the only one who thinks corey would've destroyed him? 😉

[@AngryChair94]

Yes, you're the only one

[@Matt-cz2gv]

yes you are

[@sohailthehacker]

no bro you're not only the one Corey's got more dangerous fan than that fucking dipshit Baron in real life they are satanist they would fucking sacrifice him lol not to forget the badass lead guitarist Mick Thomson \m/ .

[@antoniomiranda2352]

Black Heart slipknot arent satanics...

[@phyfts]

Baron Corbin is a 2 time golden gloves champion lol

[@chadkase7580]

Baron Corbin is a huge fan of heavy metal, dude loves the real stuff, he's legit. That's why a metal head talked shit to another metal head.

[@musicandlyricslove]

Was that an improv promo. Man Corey's badass!!

[@slobberingjahn]

You can totally tell that Corbin has gotten better with his promo skills since then. Corey Taylor is just a natural talker.

[@corygordon6684]

Until this video I haven't even heard of NXT

[@mr.selfdestruct2908]

me neither

[@AngellishV]

Practically the best thing WWE has produced, next is CWC

[@shaneg.1833]

Also never heard of it until this vid

[@njstreetkings]

Same

[@835Jamie]

It's WWE, have you heard of that?

[@iamcornholio6958]

Corey’s hair just fascinates me lol

[@Killian_sawyer]

You can tell how excited baron is in his eyes dude lol

[@kennyshipp5973]

This little story between Corey Taylor and Baron Corbin is nothing but iconic it would of be something if Corey Taylor made his in ring debut and him and Baron Corbin had a great story together

[@ghostea6827]

wwe missed a great rivalry and thing for baron corbin

[@teel543]

cena and reigns should take notes from the living legend Corey Taylor on how to do promos

[@themadrapper101]

John Cena IS good on the mic and promos.. Roman, no.

[@thomasanderson2384]

@Joe Mendez Your drunk obviously

[@thomasanderson2384]

Cena lol Are you on weed He has great mic skills

[@paigejamison6077]

@@themadrapper101 yes Roman reigns Amanda Paige Jamison database know me right 22 year old my boyfriend love him say way my boyfriend leave him alone ok

[@evolution031680]

Cool promo!

[@andrewmain5320]

baron corbin close to laughing when he interuppted 😂

[@yodabuthesbaked1961]

I was enjoying this until Baron was saying stuff about slipknot and Corey.... I know it was fake, but I love Corey and slipknot way to much to let that slide -_-

[@Campy_Camel]

Lol

[@yodabuthesbaked1961]

Shavedify ye

[@yodabuthesbaked1961]

Not U yep

[@bunnysniper007]

corey taylor is so short

[@dawgofrick3]

Actually that guy he's talking to is 6'10"

[@bunnysniper007]

looked it up, corey is 5'7

[@Maikonix]

6'8

[@d3ad.4gain]

Corey’s 5’7, baron is 6’8

[@banedestroysbatmanofcanada4622]

what a cool promo

[@joshreynolds2853]

Slipknot was the very 1st metal band I've got into before any other bands LOVE SLIPKNOT Maggot for life

[@afa13829]

Corey Taylor is so itty bitty next to the tall dude!

[@the-a6585]

the tall dude is like 6'8 lol

[@afa13829]

sunshifruit yay I know Corey Taylor is like 5'7. So yea that's a full foot and an inch taller than him. I'd feel like a midget like hold on let me get my heels on lmao.

[@the-a6585]

xD i'm also 5'7 and i'd like to conceder myself tall lmao

[@afa13829]

sunshifruit yay I'm 5'8 and I get told I'm tall but then someone 6'2 I get called short😒.

[@afa13829]

SynisterCynic true xD. I hate feeling short, lol I'm not used to it. I saw someone that tall, I'd be like, wtf dude I need a ladder to look you in the eyes. Lmao.

[@THESNEAKERADDICT]

Haha awesome

[@darthxenos7743]

We're doing an interview. Thank you.

[@apuloachumi488]

Interviewer:We're doing an interview Corbin:Thank you😂😂

[@DeathRider1298]

Baron Carbin can not cut a promo

[@angelofmeth9719]

What the fuck is a NXT?

[@paulcarpenter7844]

it's a lower-level WWE where they get drafted if they get in other words you know the NHL has AHL

[@wilson.9785]

And it's better than WWE Raw or WWE Smackdown that are "Major"

[@DylanTyler238]

Wrestling company. You should watch it. Btw this was scripted

[@robdog_9169]

I was at this Aftershock, it was epic

[@PsychoJuggalo910]

Enzo amore just chillin in the background

[@JawJX]

This fake acting deserves an Oscar!

[@jqysonbaker4626]

it's satire

[@JawJX]

Keign Tait Do I have to spell it for you?

[@JawJX]

Keign Tait Good for you.

[@johnnycash2154]

+JJ 86 those are fake acting, I cant belief you guys are eyeless that you cant see that, corey cant even spit it out, maybe he should remember the text before he forget :v

[@JawJX]

alphariyo rayfi Just in case you don't know how to read English, I never said it was real.

[@thedarkmessiah874]

did his neck get smaller?

[@paigelivesay2977]

It looks like it lol

[@AnxiousCHKNLeg]

+Paige Livesay You don't know what happened?

[@paigelivesay2977]

+xXDeezzyFTWxX yes I know he got surgery

[@AnxiousCHKNLeg]

Paige Livesay Damn he's hardcore though lol broke his neck and didn't even know it like damn Corey.

[@paigelivesay2977]

+xXDeezzyFTWxX And all of the head banging, Jesus😨 He's a legend

[@thelittleshamanhealing]

Corey said on a podcast that he and Corbin are great friends and have known each other for a long time. This is so entertaining and hilarious, mostly because Corbin is about 2x Corey's size. LOL.

[@Tio-Nino]

perfect shot of the background! ! (restrooms??)

[@alexandervincent7989]

who is the tall guy anyways?

[@Zidowethpls]

+Ariana Macabre Baron Corbin its a wrestler from WWE

[@Symbiote-Man]

+Peludito 0 who is the tall guy anyways?

[@xkevvx]

Who is the short guy anyways?

[@DylanTyler238]

One of the best WWE wrestlers right now (IMO) and it's scripted.

[@brittneyclark5283]

Baron Corbin

[@trentmurphy938]

anyone does better promos then Roman Reigns.....🙃

[@jordeangomes7766]

Onde Jim & Mick estavam? Pra resolver essa parada!

[@raihanrahaidin7330]

I know Corey is quite short but Baron Corbin is actually huge man. Back with his Lone Wolf gimmick, he looks badass. I just want Mick Thompson to fight him in the ring.

[@nickortiz8571]

😂 this is iconic Corey Taylor vs corban book it

[@edgarcasrelan2471]

what is te name of the ended song?

[@lunarscorpio3987]

Lol Corey Taylor's been shopping at Hot Topic, wearing a Ramones shirt.

[@vulcan6926]

Anyone know where I can get that Ramones shirt? Shit looks cool af

[@thebandgremlin3102]

I always chuckle when the interviewer tries to be cooler than the interviewee by wearing gas station shades lol

[@jonbloor5064]

@ 2.31 it would have been brilliant if Corey replied ''IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW YOU FEEL!!!''

[@craigstrachan]

was impressed how Corey Taylor didn't back down from Corbin when he took over the interview and was being disrespectful towards him . considering that Slipknot is a legendary band you would figure that Corbin would have been a little more respectful towards him and being a wise ass and seeing him slap Corbin was funny .gotta love the younger generation and thinking that they are better than the ones who paved the way for hem to do what they do whether it be wrestling ,music ,art ,whatever. you gotta show some respect to the pioneers that paved the way and broke down barriers for them to follow . Taylor and Slipknot are legendary .let's see if Corbin can make that claim down the road .

[@maryadesuwa7070]

Nice one

[@scottwood4055]

just gotta love Barron Corbin !! Nobody's spot lite seems to bother him well unless he steps in the ring with BROOOOOOCCCCKKKK LLLLEEEESSSSNNNAAARR !!!!

[@derekbarriault7056]

This is perfect, the elders of the scene observed while new talent is given the opportunity to shine as well. That's what I really tried to communicate, poorly, hahaha.

[@carterporterfield2548]

I was at Aftershock 2017

[@ruanpablo9823]

How do you get Corey's hair ?

[@miketheheartbreakkidvitale1783]

That was awesome 👌 Corbin is one of the best heels that has been on the scene since he started in NXT. Wonder if they're ever turn him face?

[@halomaster329]

man i would love to see them go at it

[@gera4838]

Cómo han pasado los añooos ♫

[@mornedebruyn3990]

2:46 ... I sense a certified G in the atmosphere

[@adampowell5544]

This should be a promo!! 😂

[@carlosrojas8803]

4:22 : what song is?

[@Blackdeath821]

man ive never even heard of nxt who does he think he is saying he can steal the show form slipknot they are the show! truly a one of a kind band

[@tristan702]

Anyone else here saw Stone Sour and Halestorm on tour right before Vicious?

[@stormshaker2769]

with your Curt Hawkins haircut, ein ein

[@JJkarts]

promo cut anybody??

[@jasonpegram2114]

4 years later all out life is the nxt theme song

[@stepst-steps2712]

That was actually pretty damn fun.

[@ryumikooo]

i can see the struggle of the cameraman lol

[@itsX2024]

Shout out to BIG BANTER BARON. Clearly a master of his craft based on these comments...he knows how to work the marks. ALL HAIL THE BIG BREAKFAST.

[@stephensherburne1189]

Corey Taylor is a wrestling fan

[@nataliebailey5501]

I never released how tall Baron was

[@jimmygray4525]

I would be a lot more stoked if Baron Corbin the WWE Lone Wolf would go on tour with Slipknot.

[@RichE1075]

Love them both Slipknot is the music champs and Corbin will be the world champ

[@gsv213able]

at 3:27 is that enzo in the back??

[@dcurleedcurlee7676]

This really puts Corey's shortness into perspective 😂😂

[@reelheel5919]

taylor looks like a little kid next to corbin

[@selemsales41]

What a man

[@rolltide9719]

It would've been great to have Mick, James and Clown all show up. Thatd be the scariest thing in the world

[@servinthusvlog5327]

since before SLIPKNOT is one of my favorite band, so I'm very surprised when he hits baron that time .(very good aggressive, Tailor)