NXT star Damon Kemp took to social media to express his reaction to his real-life brother, Olympic Gold Medalist Gable Steveson, who made his in-ring debut at NXT Great American Bash 2023. Steveson’s match against Baron Corbin ended in a double count-out finish, which Kemp pointed out might not have happened if his brother had a “proper trainer”. Kemp’s tweet took a subtle jab at his brother’s performance, implying that a different coach could have helped him secure a win in his first WWE match.
The highly anticipated bout between Steveson and Corbin was surrounded by immense expectations, with many fans believing Steveson would emerge victorious. However, the match saw both competitors brawling outside the ring and the referee counting to ten for both men, resulting in a double count-out. The unsatisfying finish disappointed not only the fans in attendance but also appeared to leave Steveson’s own brother and several fans criticizing his performance.
Gable Steveson (Via WWE/Twitter)
Moreover, during the event, Steveson was subjected to chants of “you’re not Angle” from the audience, likely a reference to Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle, whom many fans had high hopes for in Steveson. The disappointment with Steveson’s debut resonated far beyond the arena, with fans and professional wrestling enthusiasts alike left wondering what went wrong and what the future holds for the talented wrestler.
Despite the low points, Steveson still has a significant amount of attention and hype surrounding him. As he navigates the world of professional wrestling, it will be interesting to see how he responds to the criticism and works to improve his skills under the guidance of WWE coaches.
