Report - WWE's Original Plans For Gable Steveson

Report - WWE's Original Plans For Gable Steveson

WWE reportedly had major plans for Gable Steveson when the Olympic gold medalist signed with the company, but those plans ultimately failed to materialize. Steveson, who recently made his UFC debut and suffered a knockout loss in less than 15 seconds, was once viewed as a potential major star for WWE. During a recent episode […]

Dave Meltzer Says WWE Initially Planned To Give Former Star A Brock Lesnar-Like Push - Wrestling Inc.

A former WWE Superstar was going to be given a Brock Lesnar-like push, but according to Dave Meltzer, that star simply didn't improve enough.

Backstage News On WWE’s Original Plans To Give Gable Steveson A Brock Lesnar-Like Push

<p>According to Dave Meltzer on the latest edition of <a href="https://www.f4wonline.com/podcasts/wor-ufc-331-cmll-93rd-anniversary-show-recaps/">Wrestling Observer Radio</a>, WWE initially planned to give Olympic gold medalist and former talent Gable Steveson a push similar to that of Brock Lesnar upon his debut with the company. Meltzer noted that Steveson was supposed to appear at WrestleMania right away; however, he did not progress quickly …