Gable Steveson may be an Olympic Gold Medalist, but this may prove to be a serious problem for him, according to Baron Corbin.
Steveson signed with WWE in 2021 and is the company’s second-ever Olympic Gold Medalist following Kurt Angle who debuted in 1999.
On a recent edition of the “NotSam Wrestling” podcast, Corbin explained why Steveson’s Olympic pedigree may be a problem for him due to being compared to Angle. He said,
“He has an uphill battle. Man, when you have a pedigree of gold — it’s like anybody who comes up and thinks they are going to be the next Rey Mysterio. No, it’s not going to happen, sorry. There will never be another Rey Mysterio. I don’t care who you are or where you come from.
It’s the same as WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle. So, if you want to compare yourself and talk about the gold and do all of that, you’re never going to live up to the bar in front of you, because no one is going to be better than Kurt Angle at what he did. No one. He’s one of the best in the history of this business.”
Corbin faced Steveson in the Olympian’s first match at NXT Great American Bash 2023. Their double count-out finish was much criticized by fans at the time.
Steveson has competed a total of 12 times for WWE, with the majority happening at untelevised live events. The Olympian currently boasts an 11-0-1 win/loss/draw record.
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Gable Steveson, the Olympic Gold Medalist who signed with WWE in 2021, may face a significant challenge due to his Olympic pedigree, according to Baron Corbin. In a recent interview on the “NotSam Wrestling” podcast, Corbin explained why Steveson’s comparison to WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle could hinder his success in the industry.
Corbin stated that having a gold medal pedigree puts Steveson in an uphill battle because he will always be compared to Angle. He emphasized that no one will ever surpass Angle’s accomplishments and impact in the wrestling business. Corbin drew a parallel to Rey Mysterio, stating that no one can replicate his success either.
The two wrestlers faced each other in Steveson’s debut match at NXT Great American Bash 2023, which ended in a double count-out finish that received criticism from fans. Steveson has since competed in a total of 12 matches for WWE, mostly at untelevised live events, and currently holds a record of 11 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw.
While Steveson’s Olympic background undoubtedly brings attention and expectations, it remains to be seen how he will navigate the challenges and comparisons that come with it. The wrestling world will be watching closely as he continues his journey in WWE.
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