Former WWE Star Gable Steveson Trains Under Jon Jones for UFC Heavyweight Title

Gable Steveson, a former WWE star and 2020 Olympic Gold medalist, is transitioning into mixed martial arts with the goal of becoming a UFC Heavyweight Champion under the coaching of UFC legend Jon Jones. Steveson made a strong MMA debut with a first-round technical knockout victory, signaling a promising start to his new career. Meanwhile, UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall has expressed interest in entering WWE, catching the attention of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, a WWE legend and TKO Group board member. The Rock has praised Aspinall's discipline, commitment, and potential as a WWE performer, even joking about giving him a "Rock Bottom" but also endorsing him as a great fit for pro wrestling. Aspinall, who has defended his UFC title successfully, has indicated plans to pursue pro wrestling after his MMA career, highlighting the crossover appeal between UFC and WWE under the TKO Group umbrella. These developments underscore the ongoing synergy and occasional tension between MMA and professional wrestling as athletes explore opportunities across both arenas.