Gable Steveson, an Olympic champion wrestler, missed making an NFL roster but received an offer from NFL Europe. He then transitioned to MMA. Steveson's WWE pursuits did not materialize. The Buffalo Bills signed Steveson, who follows the path of other athletes like Brock Lesnar and Jack Spellman.
Olympic champion wrestler turns into NFL player with Bills https://t.co/PGo5JdD73N
Following in the footsteps of Jack Spellman, who won gold in the 1924 "Chariots of Fire" Games as a light-heavweight wrestler, then started for the '28 #NFL champs, the Providence Steam Roller, as a 2-way end. https://t.co/g2veOGMs8l
Notably: The second heavyweight national champion from the University of Minnesota to try the NFL. (Brock Lesnar played some preseason games for the Vikings.) https://t.co/T8GCMn2LMz
Someone help me understand why Gable Steveson’s WWE efforts ultimately appear to have not panned out.
The Bills got one of the greatest American Athletes in recent history. My worlds are colliding #BillsMafia #GoBills https://t.co/D3nkVHclIx
Just miss out on making the roster, get offered a spot in NFL Europe, then move on to MMA. Speedrun the Brock Lesnar playbook, Gable! You can do it! https://t.co/O9Gr4pcAr3