After a lot of time and hype, Olympic gold medal winning wrestler Gable Steveson had finally hit the ring at NXT Great American Bash.
Facing in-ring veteran Baron Corbin, the match would end in a double countout after just six minutes, and was considered the worst match of the night.
It’s severely harmed the confidence WWE has in Steveson, who seemingly is having issues putting everything together in the ring. Booker T was on hand for the show for commentary, and had a lot to say about this debut.
Booker T Feels Gable Steveson Is Not Committed To Professional Wrestling Yet
On his Hall of Fame podcast, two time WWE Hall of Famer Booker T would comment on the recent debut of Steveson – having the following to say.
“They booed that boy out of the building. Baron was a big babyface. I’m on the fence with this kid, Gable Steveson. I’m not bought in. If I was jury, the verdict would still be out. The kid, he’s got one foot in, he’s got one foot out. These fans, they are rabid. They want to know if you’re here to stay, man. They ain’t looking for no part-timers. We ain’t looking for guys that just want to hang around and look good. No, you gotta get in there and show me something, son. You know what, you better do it quick.”
When his co-host brought up Kurt Angle, Booker T was quick to say that Angle was on a much different level when he joined WWE.
Well, he ain’t no Kurt Angle. Kurt Angle came in, and he was willing to really fall in and dive into learning this business. Not that Gable Steveson isn’t, but I really think Gable Steveson has some unfinished business still left in the amateurs, I think he got unfinished business in the Olympics. That right there, that’s a legacy in itself. For him to be a two-time Olympic gold medalist, come on. That’s the Wheaties box. He’s never got to do nothing ever again in his life. So I understand.”
NXT Is The Place To Figure Out Your Future In WWE
Needless to say, WWE made the right move putting Steveson on the NXT brand while he figures out what is right for him in professional wrestling.
While it’s still a widely viewed show, it is a bit more hidden than Monday Night RAW – where Steveson was originally drafted. He has a chance to put the pieces together before hitting the WWE spotlight, if that’s what he decides to do.
Like Booker said, Steveson has not yet committed himself to professional wrestling, and until he does – fans will not accept him. Even Logan Paul has issues being viewed as a professional wrestler by WWE fans despite his performances against Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins. Being a part timer in WWE requires high status or skill, both of which Steveson did not show in his debut.
Do you think Steveson will commit himself to WWE? Let us know what you think in the comment section down below.
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