Gable Steveson Admits He Could Have Done Things Differently During WWE NXT Tenure

Gable Steveson, the Olympic gold medalist turned WWE superstar, is opening up about his time with NXT and the WWE Performance Center. Despite his impressive athletic background, Steveson revealed in an interview with Ariel Helwani that his journey wasn’t without its challenges—and he’s reflecting on the lessons learned along the way.

“Definitely some getting used to, but as time went on, I did get used to the fact of who I am,” Steveson shared. “A lot of it is you gotta be comfortable with yourself. If you’re not comfortable with yourself, then things won’t work. Maybe there could have been a lot of things that I could have done better, yes, but I feel like I’m really comfortable with myself, and there’s really not much to say on that part.”

While Steveson’s in-ring appearances were limited, his time at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, helped him adapt to the unique demands of professional wrestling. From refining his skills to understanding the entertainment aspect of WWE, he took the experience in stride while acknowledging room for growth.

Steveson’s journey with WWE also gave him a WrestleMania moment in 2022 when he squared off with Chad Gable in an unforgettable confrontation. However, Steveson admitted there was even talk of him potentially wrestling Triple H at the same event—a match that never materialized but still adds intrigue to his budding WWE legacy.

As Steveson reflects on what could have been, he’s looking forward to applying those lessons to whatever comes next, both in wrestling and beyond.