WWE has had its fair share of athletes coming over from other sports to try their luck in pro wrestling. Names like Kurt Angle and Ronda Rousey spring to mind when it comes to crossover stars. Gable Steveson‘s name recently skyrocketed to prominence following his sensational victory at the Tokyo Olympics. This triumph made him one of the most sought-after athletes globally, catching the attention of WWE.

After securing Steveson’s signature, WWE drafted him into Monday Night RAW. His appearances at WrestleMania 38 Night 2 and intensive training sessions fueled speculation that he was earmarked as the ‘next Brock Lesnar.’ However, recent developments have thrown his WWE future into uncertainty, leaving fans and insiders eager for answers.

Gable Steveson’s WWE future appears uncertain

Gable Steveson, renowned for his incredible performance at the Tokyo Olympics quickly became one of the world’s most sought-after athletes. His fame soared, and WWE managed to secure his signing and later placed him on Monday Night RAW as part of the WWE draft.

Steveson wasted no time, even appearing at WrestleMania 38 Night 2 sparking excitement among wrestling fans. Meltzer noted plans for him to be the ‘next Brock Lesnar’, with simultaneous training in amateur and professional wrestling, which might not have been ideal.

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Contrary to earlier expectations, WWE’s Triple H has opted not to include Gable Steveson in their future plans. His removal from the NXT roster raises questions about his WWE career trajectory. According to Dave Meltzer’s latest update in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Gable Steveson is no longer part of NXT’s current plans.

Meltzer said, “Another interesting note is that Steveson has been officially removed from the NXT roster. I don’t know what that means past that’s happened, and there are no plans for him in NXT at this moment.” WWE website’s listing of Gable Steveson as an NXT wrestler adds confusion. Is it an oversight or a deliberate strategy to keep his future plans mysterious?

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Despite his accomplishments and WWE backing, Steveson’s status in the company has raised fan and insider speculation.  Could it mean a main roster debut soon? Despite these reports, WWE legend Kurt Angle believes in Steveson’s success.

Kurt Angle’s confidence in Gable Steveson

Gable Steveson’s WWE debut at NXT’s The Great American Bash had high expectations, with fans hoping for a new “Olympic Hero” akin to Kurt Angle. However, the debut didn’t turn out as expected by WWE, as he was heavily booed while facing Baron Corbin, leading to doubts about his future in WWE.

Kurt Angle remains optimistic about Steveson’s potential in professional wrestling, expressing his belief that the 23-year-old can have a successful career.  

He said,  “He has potential. I think he’s going to be pretty good. And so I expect him to have a great career. I don’t know if he’s going to have the career I had, but I think he could he could definitely.”

To salvage Steveson’s WWE future, turning him into a heel character could align with the crowd’s reaction. However, WWE’s approach to this situation remains uncertain. Steveson has been absent from the wrestling scene since his double count out with Corbin at The Great American Bash.

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