..Gable Stevenson, etc., even while still in college:
Olympic gold medalist, NCAA wrestler makes WWE history
Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson signs deal with WWE while still in college
Gable Steveson's gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics drew attention from the biggest wrestling company on the planet. The WWE signed Steveson to a multi-year deal Thursday, the organization announced.
Steveson, 21, is still in college, and plans to attend the University of Minnesota for his senior year. Once he graduates in May, Steveson will join the WWE full-time.