Gable Steveson Set To Compete In Freestyle Wrestling For 2023 World Championships

Gable Steveson is entering the 2023 World Championships, competing in the freestyle wrestling category. United World Wrestling announced the freestyle competitors in the 2023 World Championships on Friday, with Steveson listed among the entrants.

Steveson made his WWE in-ring debut at NXT Great American Bash in a double countout against Baron Corbin. Steveson’s next WWE appearance has yet to be announced.

Steveson’s reference in the announcement reads:

At 125kg, Gable STEVESON (USA) is set to return after a substantial absence. The 21-year-old sensation made waves at the Tokyo Olympic Games, stunning the wrestling community with his triumph. He managed to defeat now-reigning world champion Taha AKGUL (TUR) and three-time world champion Geno PETRIASHVILI (GEO) en route to Olympic glory.

The World Championships take place in Belgrade, Serbia from September 16th through the 24th.