So, Gable Steveson, you know, the Olympic gold medalist and former NCAA wrestling champ turned WWE superstar, might be gearing up for the next big thing in his already jam-packed career. This guy’s done some jaw-dropping stuff in both amateur wrestling and the crazy world of pro wrestling. And let’s be honest—his dreams of stepping into the MMA ring have been the talk of the town for a while now. But guess what? His latest Instagram post has kicked those rumors into high gear.

Jon Jones, a UFC legend himself, has thrown in his endorsement, calling Steveson the “future MMA heavyweight champion.”  So, you can imagine the chatter about him entering the octagon is getting louder and louder.

Stepping into the Octagon: Steveson’s bold move

Okay, so this wasn’t your typical, run-of-the-mill Instagram post; nah, it had that teaser vibe going on. Gable Steveson snapped a pic of himself in front of Madison Square Garden—yep, “The World’s Most Famous Arena”—and man, it’s got people buzzing about what he’s gonna do next. Plus, he’s been dropping these behind-the-scenes training clips that look super intense, like he’s gearing up for some serious MMA action.

I mean, come on! This guy’s already snagged an Olympic gold in freestyle wrestling and turned heads in WWE. So, a debut in UFC? Feels like the next logical step, right? Steveson’s post wasn’t just him showing off his muscles—oh no, it was more like a little breadcrumb that maybe, just maybe, something huge is about to go down. What do you think?

While the folks at UFC are being all hush-hush, it’s pretty clear that Steveson’s got the skills to match what MMA demands. And Jon Jones isn’t the only one backing him. Steveson’s wrestling-to-MMA potential has also been hyped by former UFC star Ben Askren. “With 18 months of training, Steveson would be unbeatable,” said Askren, a statement that Steveson humbly agrees with. Sure, we don’t have all the juicy details yet, but this post? It’s definitely the strongest hint we’ve seen that he’s got his eyes on the UFC next.

From WWE to UFC: Gable Steveson’s next arena?

Don’t think Steveson is leaving WWE behind just yet. He’s keeping his options open and aiming to dominate multiple arenas. With WWE’s growing crossover into combat sports and its ties to UFC’s parent company, Endeavor, balancing both seems well within reach.

Then there’s UFC heavyweight champ Jon Jones, who’s been vocal about Steveson’s potential. Jones called the Olympic gold medalist an “exceptional athlete” and even hosted him at a training session earlier this year, sparking buzz about a mentorship. Jones described him as “one to watch,” adding serious weight to the hype around a possible UFC debut.

Fans are dissecting every hint Steveson drops, but one thing’s clear: he’s ready to shake things up. Whether it’s the octagon, the WWE ring, or both, his next move is creating a wave of anticipation. With praise from a UFC legend and options wide open, Steveson’s future is brimming with possibilities.