Gable Steveson, a 23-year-old Olympic gold medalist and one of America’s most celebrated wrestlers, is transitioning his career focus. After clinching Olympic gold in 2020, Steveson joined WWE, a move reminiscent of wrestling legend Kurt Angle. Despite high expectations, his tenure with WWE was short-lived, marred by difficulties in training and a lackluster debut match, leading to his release.
Steveson is now exploring new avenues, including MMA, where he has begun training at Kill Cliff FC under renowned coach Henri Hooft. The gym, known for nurturing top fighters like former UFC champion Robbie Lawler, provides an excellent training environment for Steveson’s potential MMA career. However, his future in MMA isn’t set in stone as he also contemplates a return to collegiate wrestling or a possible foray into the NFL.
Despite his lack of traditional football experience, the precedent set by athletes like Stephen Neal and Brock Lesnar, who successfully transitioned from wrestling to the NFL, suggests Steveson might also find success in this field. His athletic versatility has attracted interest from several NFL teams, underscoring the broad range of opportunities available to him as he navigates his post-WWE career.
MMA journalist Ariel Helwanni broke the news:
“Multiple NFL teams have reached out to Gable Steveson and he’s currently training MMA at @KillCliff_FC with Robbie Lawler.”
“Multiple NFL teams have reached out to Gable Steveson and he’s currently training MMA at @KillCliff_FC with Robbie Lawler.”
Seems like #Gophers legend @GableSteveson is weighing a lot of options.
🎥:(@MMAFighting/@arielhelwani)
— Tony Liebert (@TonyLiebert) May 8, 2024
