If Gable Steveson does compete in mixed martial arts, it’ll have to wait.
After exercising plenty of options, the Olympic gold medalist opted to sign with WWE. Steveson, 21, made the rounds with the likes of UFC, Bellator and PFL as he instantly became a sought-after talent following his wrestling gold at the Tokyo Games.
While Steveson expressed interest in someday stepping into the cage, his next move will be in the pro wrestling ring. WWE announced the signing Thursday morning, with Steveson chiming in on Twitter.
Childhood dream accomplished.. I have officially signed with the @WWE!!! Thank you for the opportunity!! LETS WORK
— Gable Steveson (@GableSteveson) September 9, 2021
Childhood dream accomplished.. I have officially signed with the @WWE!!! Thank you for the opportunity!! LETS WORK
Steveson, who won freestyle gold in an incredible come-from-behind victory in Tokyo, signed a NIL deal, which will allow him to finish his senior year at the University of Minnesota where he’ll defend his NCAA title.
Steveson recently attended WWE’s Summerslam event last month in Las Vegas, where he was honored in front of over 50,000 fans at Allegiant Stadium. Steveson also met with chairman Vince McMahon and posed with his future boss for a photo.