Wrestling Community Divided Over Gable Steveson’s Dominant Performance After Minnesota Star Ragdolls Opponent

“It didn’t matter what the size was. If you’re a big guy, you can wrestle a little guy because all we would practice is technique,” said Gable Steveson’s father. But technique aside, the Indiana-born wrestler uses his size to intimidate opponents left and right. But what exactly triggered this conversation about Steveson’s size amid the Big Ten Championships?

What sets the Gophers star apart? An ability to just chuck his opponents like they were toys. During the Big Ten semis, Steveson lifted Ohio State’s Nick Feldman off the mat and forcefully tossed him out of bounds, leaving the crowd in awe. The move was a perfect blend of power and precision, proving why Steveson remains a force to be reckoned with in the wrestling world. In the second round, the Olympic champion was holding Feldman under him and suddenly picked him up and threw him out of the circle. It was as if Gable Steveson was waiting for the Big Ten Championships to commence to flex his skills!

The championship started on March 8, and the Minnesota wrestling star is already winning. Yep. Quarterfinal? Pass. Semifinal? The opponent gets picked up and thrown outside the perimeter of the mat! The video says it all. Big Ten Network posted a video on Instagram that shows a Minnesota star throwing his opponent. The caption reads, “Gable Steveson really just threw him 😮.” Wrestling fans are probably bursting at the seams with excitement. Imagine if a star wrestler makes such a statement on the mat, it would be quite natural for their minds to be blown!

Well, not all of them! While some are floored by this raw display of muscle power, others think he is being conceited and should probably pipe down a bit.

Gable Steveson’s dominance: brilliance or controversy? Fans react

Gable Steveson has always been a force to be reckoned with, but his latest display at the Big Ten Championships reignited the debate surrounding his dominance. With a brutal throw that sent his opponent flying over the boundary line, Steveson showcased the kind of power that leaves spectators in awe—but also sparks controversy. One fan questioned, “Could that not be considered at least stalling since Steveson literally threw him over the boundary line? What about unnecessary roughness?” This goes a mile to show that the 24-year-old’s hegemony isn’t unquestioned. There are other qualms about Gable Steveson’s behavior on the mat as well.

Some believe Steveson’s presence in college wrestling creates an uneven playing field. “As much as I love Gable, this is a man against teenagers. Kind of unfair if you ask me. He is the greatest heavyweight of all time and is my favorite heavyweight wrestler, but this is just unfair at the college level,” one fan remarked. Others defended the fairness of his participation, stating, “If y’all are complaining about Gable, y’all need to complain about 8th graders who get held back and are 19-year-olds going against 14-15-year-olds. A 20-year-old vs. a 24 is definitely fair.” Some fans agree with age not being a big factor at all. For them, 24 is still young!

As one supporter put it, “Y’all need to stop complaining about Gable’s age to cope. He’s only 24, doing great things, and y’all just come in here to hate.” The 24-year-old has surely achieved more than what people his age usually do, for sure. He is probably one of the greatest wrestlers of contemporary times who has maintained a flawless record while securing an Olympic gold medal. His power and dominance are nothing new either, with one fan joking, “Feel like Gable was that little kid who punched everything.” His raw aggression and hunger for victory have always set him apart. But not everyone agrees.

One particularly harsh critic wrote, “What a tool—couldn’t make it in the NFL, couldn’t make it in WWE, isn’t doing anything in UFC, but yup, let’s throw some college kids around lmaoooo.” While his post-college career hasn’t taken off as expected, it’s clear that Steveson is still a generational talent. Love him or hate him, his performances continue to captivate the wrestling world, proving that his dominance isn’t just about age or power—it’s about being one of the best to ever step foot on a wrestling mat!