Former WWE wrestler Gable Steveson signs with Real American Freestyle
Gable Steveson, the Olympic gold medalist who had a short stint in WWE NXT, has inked a deal with Real American Freestyle Wrestling.
It was announced on The Ariel Helwani Show today that Steveson will make his RAF debut in Dallas, Texas on May 30. Steveson has signed a multi-match deal with the organization, which was founded in 2025 and features Eric Bischoff as one of the public faces. The freestyle wrestling organization airs its events on the Fox Nation streaming service.
Breaking: Gable Stevenson has signed a multi-match deal with @RAFWrestlingUSA.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) March 25, 2026
He will make his debut at RAF09 on May 30 in Dallas, Texas, on @foxnation.
Opponent TBD, but I hear they’re going after some big names. pic.twitter.com/HNuFEsEds5
Helwani said an opponent for Steveson’s debut is not known yet. It won’t be his first matchup, but RAF is building toward a Steveson vs. Wyatt Hendrickson rematch after Hendrickson upset Steveson in the NCAA finals last year.
In addition to this RAF deal, Steveson has been focused on MMA with the aim of breaking into the UFC. Undefeated in the fights he’s had so far, there was speculation about a potential UFC debut at this summer’s White House event, but Steveson is not part of the card.
A high-profile addition to WWE in 2021, Steveson’s career in pro wrestling did not end up panning out. He only had one official WWE match outside of house shows and dark matches. He later attempted to make it into the NFL with the Buffalo Bills.
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