Well Maybe but I just don't see it. WB was such a legendary figure from the start.
WB under Rocks when he fought Roger.
Katakuri under BM when he fought Luffy.
WB cared about family. Was the pillar of strength, fortitude for his family.
Katakuri cared about his family. Was the pillar of strength, fortitude for his family.
WB never was known as the strongest man, rivaled the PK.
Katakuri was known as the invincible, unbeatable man in his territory.
Both were facades and that notion was dismantled in their arc.
WB never ran from a fight, no wounds on his back.
Katakuri never fell on his back to anyone
except the future PK.
WB weilds a Bisento.
Katakuri weilds a Trident.
These are similar weapons, unique in OP.
WB sees Luffy's potential in MF.
Katakuri sees Luffy's potentiall to surpass his mother.
Luffy and Katakuri were seen as equals by the end of their fight.
Without a doubt both will be stronger, learning from each other to improve.
Luffy left with FS from Kat. Kat left the fight with Luffy's move pool.