Folks, let’s dive into a bit of the backstage buzz that’s as intriguing as a whodunit novel. We’re talking about Gable Steveson, the wrestling prodigy whose talents are as golden as his Olympic medal, and he’s reportedly in Philadelphia for the grand spectacle of WrestleMania 40. Now, for those keeping score, Steveson, a standout from the University of Minnesota Gophers, has been a bit like a ghost in the WWE world lately, last seen by WWE audiences in some dark matches a hop, skip, and a jump back in February.
Rumors had swirled like leaves in the fall about Steveson making a splash at the Royal Rumble in January, but, like a plot twist in a mystery novel, that chapter never unfolded. Since his dance with Baron Corbin at the Great American Bash, where the ending was as unresolved as a cliffhanger in a season finale, Steveson’s presence in “NXT” has been as elusive as a cat in a yarn shop.
Now, as WrestleMania rolls into town with all the pomp and circumstance of a parade, the question on everyone’s lips is as sticky as bubblegum on a hot sidewalk: What role, if any, will Steveson play in this wrestling jubilee? Will he step into the ring, or is he just there to soak in the sights and sounds of WWE’s biggest weekend?
Signed with much fanfare back in 2021 under WWE’s first NCAA NIL deal, Steveson’s journey has been a rollercoaster ride with more ups and downs than a day at the fair. Despite a past shadowed by controversy, no charges dimming his prospects, Steveson’s story in WWE is still being written, and this WrestleMania weekend might just add a new chapter. Or not. In the world of professional wrestling, like in politics, the only sure thing is that nothing’s sure until it’s over.
So, keep your eyes peeled, folks. Gable Steveson’s WrestleMania weekend could be as surprising as finding a twenty in an old coat pocket, or as quiet as a library on Monday morning. Only time will tell.