Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Gable Steveson

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 12, 2026

Discover the career path of Gable Steveson, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Gable Steveson is an accomplished American wrestler and mixed martial artist. He achieved significant success in freestyle wrestling, highlighted by his gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Steveson also boasts three age-group world championships. In folkstyle wrestling, he distinguished himself as a two-time Dan Hodge Trophy winner, a two-time NCAA Division I national champion, a four-time Big Ten Conference champion, and a five-time All-American representing the University of Minnesota. Currently, he is signed to the Heavyweight division of Real American Freestyle.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

May 2019: Final X Contestant

In May 2019, Gable Steveson became a Final X contestant after winning against Adam Coon, Tony Nelson, Dom Bradley, and Nick Nevills, but was unable to make the US World Team losing to Nick Gwiazdowski.

August 2019: Alexander Medved Prizes

In August 2019, Gable Steveson made his international senior debut at the Alexander Medved Prizes, where he placed second to Khasanboy Rakhimov.

November 2019: Bill Farrell Memorial International Gold Medal

In November 2019, Gable Steveson won a gold medal at the Bill Farrell Memorial International, qualifying for the 2020 US Olympic Team Trials.

September 17, 2020: Beat The Streets Event

On September 17, 2020, Gable Steveson wrestled Trent Hillger at the Beat The Streets event and won by technical fall in the first period, demonstrating significant skill improvements.

August 15, 2021: Rejection of World Championships Bid

On August 15, 2021, Gable Steveson declined to participate in the 2021 World Championships to pursue other ventures despite earning the right to represent the United States automatically.

August 21, 2021: WWE SummerSlam Appearance

On August 21, 2021, Gable Steveson made an appearance at WWE's SummerSlam event.

October 22, 2021: Drafted to Raw Brand

On October 22, 2021, Gable Steveson was drafted to the Raw brand as part of the 2021 WWE Draft.

January 5, 2024: Defeats Cedric Alexander

On January 5, 2024, Gable Steveson defeated Cedric Alexander in a dark match at SmackDown: New Year's Revolution.

May 2024: Signed with Buffalo Bills

In May 2024, Gable Steveson signed with the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League.

May 2024: Release from WWE

In May 2024, Gable Steveson was released from WWE after a short stint and one poorly-received televised match.

May 31, 2024: Signs with Buffalo Bills

On May 31, 2024, Gable Steveson signed a three-year deal with the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League to play defensive line.

August 31, 2025: Scheduled Grappling Debut

Gable Steveson was initially scheduled to make his submission grappling debut against Craig Jones on August 31, 2025, at the Craig Jones Invitational 2.