Joe Rogan Experience Review podcast 488 JRE Review Gable Steveson
Jan 13, 2026
Nick from Lesser Known Operators joins to discuss Gable Steveson, an athletic powerhouse poised to impact the UFC. They dive into Steveson's unconventional transition from wrestling to football, highlighting the adaptability of Olympic conditioning. The conversation takes a turn with Jon Jones's mentorship, emphasizing the significance of athletic IQ. They praise the heavyweight division's allure and Steveson's marketable narrative. Lastly, Nick reflects on competitive mindset, citing Steveson's drive to 'like when it hurts', and the broader implications of podcast culture.
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Wrestling Produces Transferable Elite athleticism
- Gable Steveson is presented as a generational, Bo Jackson–level freak athlete whose wrestling pedigree transfers across sports.
- Adam Thorn and Nick argue his Olympic wrestling foundation makes him uniquely adaptable and likely unstoppable in MMA.
Mentorship Accelerates A Protégé's Rise
- Jon Jones is portrayed as mentoring a successor and shaping a potential new GOAT in Gable Steveson.
- The hosts see mentorship from a current legend as accelerating a prodigy's rise and legacy continuation.
Jumping Sports And Instant Success
- Adam and Nick discuss Gable claiming he hadn't played football before yet made NFL tryouts, marveling at his adaptability.
- They compare this to other elite athletes who instantly excel across sports.