Gable Steveson’s dominance was on full display on Saturday as he won his second consecutive NCAA Division I national title in wrestling.
In front of a packed house at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and only months after winning an Olympic gold medal, Steveson defeated Arizona State’s Cohlton Schultz in the final match of the night to crown himself champion. He celebrated with his trademark backflip, then, as promised, left his shoes on the mat, signifying the end of his amateur wrestling career.
And now, a career in pro wrestling awaits.
“I plan on going to WrestleMania,” says Steveson, who should add another layer of excitement to WWE’s signature show.