“Heck of a wrestler” – Twitter reacts as Gable Steveson ends his wrestling career

Twitter reactions for Gable Steveson as he ends his wrestling career after winning his second NCAA title 

Gable Steveson has officially retired from wrestling, and that too in style as he won his second consecutive NCAA championships on Saturday night in Detroit.

His 6-2 victory over Arizona State’s Cohlton Schultz was a dominant run for the 21-year-old heavyweight from the University of Minnesota. After earning his win, Steveson celebrated with his high-flying signature flip through the air before removing his shoes and leaving them in the centre of the mat, which signifies the end of his wrestling career. 

This is what Steveson said on the ESPN broadcast about his retirement,

“It’s done,” “I knew what I came to do. I was going to win an Olympic gold, win the national tournament again. It’s just weird. I don’t know how to describe it.”  (h/t MMA Fighting)

No words can describe this moment.

📺 ESPN#NCAAWrestling x @GopherWrestling x @GableSteveson pic.twitter.com/HDXkiVtLHh

— NCAA Wrestling (@NCAAWrestling) March 20, 2022

Steveson has offered to help the next generation of athletes taking his place. He is on his way to focusing on a new career with WWE. This is what the champion has to say about his own career,

“Just maturing, physically and mentally, having good people around me,” Steveson said about his own career. “Having a good support system. It’s taken me to many places, you guys could see so many more.

“Just stay focused, stay grinding, keep a good friends group, young kids stay in school, have fun, train hard and love wrestling. You will never get here if you don’t love it.”

Fans have posted a whole lot of responses on Twitter about Champion Gable Steveson.

Gable Steveson has announced his retirement from wrestling as he makes way for a new turn in his career with WWE.

He took to Twitter and posted,

Dear Wrestling, Thank you.

https://twitter.com/GableSteveson/status/1505380388830597120?s=20&t=pjPWq9n4w_OeW_8gtHtD1A

Many fans across the world responded to this, and many will be waiting for his WWE debut,

https://twitter.com/gahuffy/status/1505382483143143425?s=20&t=pjPWq9n4w_OeW_8gtHtD1A

https://twitter.com/SuplexCity55008/status/1505406097284562946?s=20&t=pjPWq9n4w_OeW_8gtHtD1A

He gonna team up with Brock Lesnar

— Dustin Green (@DGreen_Sped) March 20, 2022

Heck of a wrestler, so glad I got to see his last match in person. pic.twitter.com/mcndhlhlo5

— Keith Piccard (@KeithPiccard) March 20, 2022

https://twitter.com/SuplexCity55008/status/1505406097284562946?s=20&t=pjPWq9n4w_OeW_8gtHtD1A

No Gable, thanks to you for being an epic ambassador! As a disabled Veteran and retired Marine it’s not often I can idolize someone younger than me! I can’t wait to see what is next for you, and pray for your continued health, safety and success as you embark on your WWE career!

— Jason Mirus (@jason_mirus) March 20, 2022

Incredible moment. Nothing against the commentators- but try watching the video with no sound… powerful.

— Matthew Weisse (@MattWeisse) March 20, 2022

What a beautiful moment in history. Thank you @GableSteveson for your years of greatness.

— Tweeten Aint Easy (@TwittaLittle) March 20, 2022

Appreciate what you’ve done for big men. Took them from a match most people overlook to one of the most exciting events in the sport

— fish (@livingfsh) March 20, 2022

@tksharmalaw Minnesota legend

— Stew Neifert (@sjneif) March 20, 2022

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