The Career & Legacy of Gable Steveson | Minnesota Wrestling | On The Mat

Take a look at the impressive career of National Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist, Gable Steveson. Hear from Gable, legendary coach Dan Gable, his teammates, the Steveson family and more as they discuss his career and legacy with Minnesota wrestling.
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[@hoolz750]

"I didn't take wrestling serious until I won the state tournament." Wow.

[@resk1130]

Yea 4 times

[@superiorherocollectibles5831]

Lol

[@Tdinh79]

I think Gable losing to Cassar as a freshman was one of the best things to happen to him in his wrestling career. Those 2 losses elevated him above and beyond where he is, helping him be a gold medalist. I think he relied much on his talent dominating in highschool and even into college. However, he has had to work harder than ever to elevate himself as a college wrestler and now an Olympic Gold medalist. Again, those loses pushed his work ethic harder than ever.

[@zmohan69]

Agreed

[@gregoryjsnyder8150]

He lost twice to Penn States, Anthony Cassar 🤼

[@Tdinh79]

@@gregoryjsnyder8150 yeah, that doesn't mean very much. There is NO way you can compare Gable from when he was a freshman to how he wrestles now. His freshman campaign isnt even in the same league is as how he wrestles now. Not even close.

[@gregoryjsnyder8150]

Nice try, but two blemishes can't be removed, and are permanently recorded.

[@Tdinh79]

@@gregoryjsnyder8150 my friend, why dont you re-read the post. The 2 blemishes mean absolutely nothing. Dan Gable lost the NCAA finals to Larey Owings, yet was THE most dominant gold medalist shortly thereafter not even getting scored on. No way Cassar could hold a candle to Gable. You would be insane to think he would be any sort of match for Gable nowadays.

[@lifewithjallohjuice9762]

His maturity from freshman year to where he is now is remarkable.

[@sasha1551]

Gable is the most grown 21 year old i've ever seen! I'm 27 and I swear he looks more grown than me! But it''s insane how he won the 2021NCAA championship, then won gold at the olympics then returned to college and won it all again! That man is a legend!

[@djruden]

This programming is absolutely fantastic. BTN has been killing it this year. I really appreciate the extra coverage that seems to be given to wresting lately. The Brands Brothers documentary, B1G wrestling and beyond, and stuff like this have been knocking it out of the park.

[@tennisjiujitsu]

Pure inspiration and motivation to have an Olympic Gold medalist on your college team. The sky is the limit for this guy. I can see him in movies one day.

[@user-cq6dg6ql9j]

Wish this man a long, healthy career. He is amazing to watch on the mat and still carries himself in a as humble of a manner as possible when you are the world’s best heavyweight.

[@chopstyx141]

Honestly I can see Gables being our generations Dwayne Johnson

[@saljablo2767]

I don’t see the charisma that the rock exudes. It comes natural for him. Not so much for Gable.

[@michaelmayo2489]

@@saljablo2767 It's not really fair to compare wwe dwayne to current gable it would be better to see if you could find any video of dwayne when he was at miami and compare that

[@mrslaneful]

I've never seen someone his size posses that kind of athleticism. Truly a freak

[@kevthegoat8774]

Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley, Steveson is a better wrestler than both but yeah.

[@Brave_Believer]

Humility is a virtue, we all learn it in some capacity. This man has dazzled us on the mat and has been a truly amazing athlete to watch. I am in no way a Gable hater, but I hope to see him grow off the mat as well.

[@313SSCHEVY]

Wrestled in HS… never get back into watching it until I discovered him 3 years ago… KIDS AN ATHLETE!!!

[@silas4077]

i got chills from his family 😭

[@Zach-ne7lm]

This needs more attention. This man is incredible

[@jamiewawrzonek7419]

Awesome I love watching Gable wrestle. Great attitude and very humble. And just a great family he has. Good luck with the WWE. I look forward in seeing you on TV.

[@anasshahid224]

Gable Stevenson is the legend 🙌🥇

[@tristandenver3920]

Be great to see him try mma with that wrestling and attitude he could definitely be something

[@aronalvord]

True beast, may you never stop wrestling!

[@adamfowler350]

Wow that back flip after winning his final state match...How in God's name did he still have enough energy to do that so easily? Other wrestlers can't even hardly speak from being so exhausted.

[@kidymbiakop1606]

I watched the match and it was like 50sec… I know, it’s insane for a state final but yeah and the real thing here too is the fact that he’s a heavy weight doing something like that

[@demonyahferguson1116]

I think this dude would be an absolute monster in the UFC I hope he follows the same steps as Bo

[@masonharris6961]

would love to see anthony cassar senior year vs gable right now

[@AyoJayArr]

Gable would probably dominate em'

[@rickdanna4610]

Gable would major him

[@tix2882]

Dan gable museum is awesome me and my wrestling team actually went down there and fixed up the museum inside and out back 3-4 years ago now but go check it out in Waterloo iowa

[@keytoeverything8675]

This was amazing

[@CDLMoney]

The perfect heavy weight wrestler!! If I wasn’t for Covid he would had been a 2x national champion.

[@jomama969]

He’s still going to be a 2 timer

[@bakadeshi1456]

LEGEND

[@bboichirok661]

Love it great story!

[@chrisnl7354]

Legendary

[@greatstate58]

4:18 the ref backed up like Gable was going to defy physics & come back his way. 😂

[@jamesheindlii1401]

That's a bad man right there!

[@kitechile2]

The best U.S. heavyweight ever!

[@ianshue2890]

The problem is that with him going into WWE, he’s leaving that statement in question. He could win some world championships and maybe even win another gold medal, but with him quitting, it’s leaving that statement uncertain. He’s already proven how dominant he is, but without him staying at it, there’s always gonna be that question. Was he better than Snyder? Was he better than Bumgartner? Without him staying at it, the question is just up to debate

[@kitechile2]

@@ianshue2890 The eye test tells all.Ask any top wrestling coach who they would want wrestling for them.Two great wrestlers in Synder and Bumgartner , but Synder too small for Stevenson and Bungartner to slow.

[@ianshue2890]

@@kitechile2 Personally I think Gable does make a case for greatest heavyweight in US history, but like I said, with him just suddenly leaving, it leaves the question up to debate. He could go out and accomplish a lot more kind of how John Smith did, and leave the question saying that no doubt he’s the best heavyweight, but with him suddenly leaving, it’s all a debate. Actually the reason why Bumgartner is the most decorated heavyweight US history is first because he’s a good wrestler, second because he has more medals than any wrestler in the US. I think if Gable accomplished more, there would be no debate

[@kitechile2]

@@ianshue2890 Ian, no argument here.Guess I'm not thinking about how many medals someone has won.I'm just going on what I've seen in the past and what I'm watching now.Don't think there's an american heavyweight who could beat Stevenson.

[@ianshue2890]

@@kitechile2 yeah and I agree, I have the same view. I’m just telling you how everyone else will look at it. That’s why people see John Smith as better than Jordan Burroughs, Burroughs is a great wrestler, but they see Smith better because he won two gold medals. In many ways it’s unfair to look at a wrestler just off of their accomplishments, but that’s how everyone looks at it because it’s the easiest way to place someone

[@jamesschmidtke5183]

I would love to see gable cassar wrestle today

[@RICHBYBLOOD]

Gable is Dominance in the Flesh😤

[@lesgobrandon9444]

You got one more year Gable . Do the Gopher one last time please

[@Macligs]

One of the refs was so surprised when he did a backflip 😂

[@jamesschmidtke5183]

Best athlete out of minnesota ever!

[@bobklein1665]

Apple valley should be proud 💪

[@rickdanna4610]

Overstatement, he's great but Minnesota has plenty of Hall of Fame athletes.

[@levipender9322]

Joe Mauar bud

[@levipender9322]

Mauer

[@demetriusdavis95]

Felt like I seen this video before.

[@jerrylance6044]

The best heavy weight in college ever

[@samirwhitaker7459]

If Kurt angle trains him , he’ll be amazing

[@ThatsDuceWorld]

Cassar career and senior year was so good, but honestly Gable would dominate him at this stage.

[@madexdunlop7861]

Luv u bb

[@michaelbradford4444]

His legacy has taken a downward turn.

[@josephnicolino8529]

Gable and Brock Lesner would be a great tag team

[@robertpalatsky5017]

PRetty sure Gable if he becomes a champ in WWE will be the first man to win a D1 Nat'l title, Gold Medal, and a WWE World Title.

[@kevthegoat8774]

Kurt Angle

[@raymundorivera6280]

Is dude in 2:35 his brother for real? Cause if so he goes under Damon Kemp in WWE soo how is he in live tv before gable tf?

[@robertpalatsky5017]

Not gonna lie, I wish Gable would have gone the MMA route cuz him winning a UFC title would solidify him more than winning a WWE title cuz WWE awards title whereas in MMA, you have to earn your shot. I worry Vince will let Gable cut the line and honestly, it would feel like WWE just gave Gable a title as opposed to earning one.

[@jameslepage1505]

Same

[@blackstallion21487]

It’s honestly about money. He has a chance to go to WWE and make a lot of money. He will probably take the Brock route.

[@ethanmoore1324]

No way this dudes still going to class and doing assignments right?

[@rickdanna4610]

He basically doesn't have to at this point, he had to last semester, but now he pretty much just has to be enrolled.

[@bobklein1665]

He's just going to class to check out the girls 🤪

[@Qaskazi]

I thought they was twisters

[@M.R.4.2.0]

I give him 3 years in the WWE I know the bumps and traveling will get to him

[@bryanzoom97]

Sees title “career & legacy” Me: thinks he at least over 30 nope he’s literally 21😱

[@wrestlingbeast9108]

He’s a god!!!!!

[@wrestlingbeast9108]

Now he is a nfl player

[@edwinhernandez6085]

I’m

[@_quel10]

It’s no way this guy isn’t going to be a great professional wrestler

[@vincecapri1]

Should have stayed in school to win 3 titles! That will bother him in 20 years looking back..But, if he wins another Olympic Gold maybe not so much. WWE thing is not for him, just saying.

[@vincentmorrelli3025]

You won't find a kid like this unless your in Russia

[@JPerry-jw9ik]

Due to his past SA history, he should not be included as one of the greats. Awesome wrestler though!

[@mister369]

1. That has nothing to do with wrestling 2. All charges were dropped due to lack of evidence

[@JPerry-jw9ik]

@@mister369 no way. It was swept under the rugs. You don't get suspended for a season when there is a lack of evidence. Clearly settled out of court.

[@mister369]

@@JPerry-jw9ik school policy and the legal system are two different things

[@JPerry-jw9ik]

@@mister369 I thought that was obvious. After the Larry Nassar incident, that college should have presented the evidence instead of sweeping it under the rug. I get it, they want good publicity...that is not okay though.

[@Gulag00]

SA?

[@randomgamers8287]

True Minnesota known for Brock Lesnar.

[@MrAntietam]

unsportsmanlike

[@saljablo2767]

Am I the only one who thinks his Olympic gold was kind of bs ?

[@purifiedgaming1968]

What was BS about it?

[@keegansmith1903]

How?

[@zmohan69]

Bro what? I'd love to hear your garbage excuse to why you think that

[@saljablo2767]

@@zmohan69 official time had expired. The 2 shouldn’t of counted. Everyone was fixated on the tv time. Official time expired. It’s bs

[@purifiedgaming1968]

@@saljablo2767 Do you have any video evidence of this?