Steveson intends to use final year of eligibility
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I like to contrast our unassuming mechanic, Nick Lee, with the “know-that-I-walk-on-water” Steveson. Unless I’m mistaken, both have the same number of NCAA titles, US Open wins, and World Team berths. Hate to admit it, but I dislike Gable’s grandstanding so much, I’ll now root against him at Belgrade. My petty side peaking through.
I'd bet Michigan beats Iowa in their dual if he goes Wolverine.
I'd give back a little respect if he did that, though I'm guessing he'll take the best offer. I'll never believe it's NOT about money.
A chance at winning a natty? He can't do that at Minnesota where he has already won 2?
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If I am handicapping
50% Chance he doesn't wrestle
49% Chance he wrestles for Minnesota
1% Chance he wrestles for someone else (only to get you suckers to bet)
50% Chance he doesn't wrestle
49% Chance he wrestles for Minnesota
1% Chance he wrestles for someone else (only to get you suckers to bet)
Don't waste your time rooting for Michigan to land him. They picked up Davison.
Also, don't waste your time because there's zero evidence he wants to go anywhere other than Minny. Just a couple people spitballing.
When I was competing Lazaro Reinoso was wrestling Division 2 in his 30’s I believe. He is the Cuban who beat John Smith and won bronze at the 1992 Olympics. Came to get an education and wrestle. I thought he never won a title but I just looked and he did in his junior year. 4 time AA for Carson Newman
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It’s silly season. If WWE gave him a big signing bonus and invested in a training center for him ….. one would think they would want to protect their asset. Their ROI to date is fairly close to zero. If WWE seeks to leverage a 2nd gold medal, … Senior level freestyle bouts would be more valuable than wrestling 12-15 college shlubs and a 3-4 semi-competitive studs.
Hendrickson probably has the best chance just due to his mat game and propensity to turn guys. How he gets there is the tough part, besides taking top — if he gets that far.
Now if we’re talking real longshots, can we get AJ against Gable at heavy?
Realistically he could do both. There are only about 3-4 worthwhile senior freestyle events during the college wrestling season (one conflicting with B10s).
But I don't think he will go to those. He has competed in 2 senior-level international freestyle events ever: the Olympics, and Pan Ams 10 weeks earlier. I'd expect similar. Why change what worked? Why go to Henri Deglane or Yarygin and let the top guys in the world have more chances to figure him out?
Gable sure looked good at the Open and Final X, but I'm wondering if there are any lingering issues/concerns with his health after his heart surgery/medical procedure back in September. Perhaps that impacts his WWE future prospects?
www.espn.com
Steveson (heart) now training full-time at WWE
Gable Steveson is training on a full-time basis at the WWE's facility in Orlando, Florida, after undergoing a heart procedure last month.
Gable coming back anywhere but MN is insanity. That dude is loved and it sure seems like he loves it back. Brock went there. He wins NCAA on ESPN, wins gold, then turns into some shitty gimmick on RAW.
I wish him the best, but I don't trust WWE creative.
I did think it was a bit odd that his singlet had no Gopher WC logos and only his own name all over it, but think there is absolutely 0 smoke to that fire.
I wish him the best, but I don't trust WWE creative.
I did think it was a bit odd that his singlet had no Gopher WC logos and only his own name all over it, but think there is absolutely 0 smoke to that fire.
OK, the more I think about it... He goes to Iowa and creates this buzz storyline for NCAAs about going to the school his namesake made a staple in the sport, hoping to transition those eyes to he WWE product.
I'm saying they treat him like royalty around here and stuck by him during an alleged sexual assault case. He isn't shy about loving attention. I would guess/assume he has a great relationship with the staff. I'd just be baffled. It is a new era, though.
I think there’s a very real world where he realizes he may not become the next Brock Lesnar and if that’s the case his best path to a big payday is conning Bob Nicolls out of money. Either that or agreeing to get punched in the face for a living.
Some early totally unfounded rumors that Cassi might be one of the kids caught up in the gambling snafu. Just sayin.
Iowa could have the highest payroll in the nation, shouldn't there be a luxury tax tied to NIL?
Why would he risk a third NCAA Title?
If I’m Gable and another Olympic gold is the goal, I’m pulling a Dake and heading to NLWC for three reasons: the best coaching in the US; the best training partners in the US; and, denying my biggest threats to Olympic gold (is it Geno or Akgul that regularly train at NLWC?) from the coaches and training partners at NLWC.
He's paying the Ferraris, right?
Missed opportunity to drop a promo video of him walking to the center of the mat to put his shoes back on... Unless they've done that gimmick already.
Plus Kerk could take an ORS, Gable could plug in at 285 this season and heads would explode (especially in Iowa City when the team score record at NCAAs is shattered). 😂
I don’t know bud. There has definitely been conversations about it. I went to bed last night with a smile. I woke up this morning wondering what the implications this would have for college wrestling. If an Olympic gold medalist decides to switch schools then truly no one is off limits. As someone wrote above it is truly silly season!
That's part of the problem about some of the fans and boosters of Iowa. Its not all about the money.
Pretty funny that a gambling scandal and suspensions is likely to make the the Hawks better.
If only a few more were caught up in it they might just have a shot to challenge. Nah.
If only a few more were caught up in it they might just have a shot to challenge. Nah.
This probably belongs in the thread "As the Bird Turns" but it's on topic here. This guy is truly a blessing.
"With Gable and AJ in the line up, IOWA WINS NCAAs!!!! Get ready for F*** st wussy wanna bees to crap their panties!!!!!"
https://iowa.forums.rivals.com/threads/steveson.420861/post-11265739
"With Gable and AJ in the line up, IOWA WINS NCAAs!!!! Get ready for F*** st wussy wanna bees to crap their panties!!!!!"
https://iowa.forums.rivals.com/threads/steveson.420861/post-11265739
It's hard to take any of these big transfer to Iowa rumors seriously until Gobblin weighs in...
That is my immediate reaction as well.
Make a big scene about retiring from college wrestling, then "unretire" the following year? C'mon, man.
