Former WWE Star College Wrestling Return Announced
Following his departure from the company, former WWE star Gable Steveson's college wrestling return has been announced.
wrestletalk.comHere’s the latest I can share based on available summaries:
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Gable Steveson announced a return to Minnesota wrestling for a final year of NCAA eligibility, with reports around late 2023 to 2024 indicating he planned to compete for Minnesota again. This move followed his Olympic success and a period pursuing other ventures before deciding to return to college competition.[1][2]
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Subsequent coverage through 2024–2025 reiterated that his college return was planned, and by late 2024 and into 2025 there were multiple outlets confirming his reinstatement and participation in the Gophers program for a final season. For example, outlets in November 2024 and February 2025 highlighted his return and ongoing storylines in college wrestling.[2][7]
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In 2025–2026 coverage, there’s continued attention on his wrestling career at Minnesota, with broader media noting his status as a prominent figure in both collegiate wrestling and his post-college pursuits. This includes general updates on his athletic trajectory and public appearances related to wrestling.[7][8]
If you’d like, I can dig up the most current articles from reliable outlets and provide a concise timeline with links. I can also summarize his performance and upcoming schedule for Minnesota’s wrestling season.