WWE Hall of Famer Booker T has broken his silence on the surprising departure of Gable Steveson from the Stamford-based promotion. Steveson, a 23-year-old Olympic Gold Medalist, was released from his World Wrestling Entertainment contract as part of the recent NXT cuts. The talented young athlete had signed with WWE in 2021 and had already made waves in the wrestling world, including a major match against Baron Corbin at the 2023 NXT Great American Bash.
Speaking on his Hall of Fame podcast, Booker T shared his thoughts on Steveson’s release, citing a lack of hunger as the reason behind his departure. According to Booker T, Steveson had all the makings of a successful wrestler – talent, looks, and charisma – but lacked the drive to succeed in the competitive world of professional wrestling.
Booker T, who is also a WWE NXT commentator, believes that Steveson’s amateur wrestling background held him back from fully embracing the world of pro wrestling. “He had everything, except the hunger to succeed,” Booker T said, implying that Steveson was still stuck in his amateur wrestling mentality.
Despite his exit from WWE, Steveson’s manager, Dave Martin, has revealed that the young athlete has already attracted interest from other organizations. Martin shared that Steveson is currently training at the Kill Cliff FC and has piqued the interest of several NFL teams. This development has left fans wondering what the future holds for the talented young star.
While Steveson’s time in WWE may be behind him, his journey is far from over. With opportunities knocking on his door, it remains to be seen where his next move will take him. Will he find success in football or will he return to the wrestling scene? Only time will tell. One thing is certain, however – Gable Steveson’s story is far from over.
