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Chad Gable's WWE breakthrough

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In late July 2026, Chad Gable explained on the ~~"What~~ “What Do You Wanna Talk ~~About?"~~ About?” podcast that advice from veteran The Undertaker helped him adopt a more aggressive Greco-Roman style during his time in Mexico’s AAA promotion. Gable noted that being told to imagine reacting to a theft helped him unlock his potential and move away from the ~~"Shorty G"~~ “Shorty G” comedic persona, which he described as a career low. Following this period of growth, Gable captured the WWE Intercontinental Championship from Penta during the second night of SummerSlam 2026 in Minnesota. This victory marked his first major singles title after 13 years with the company. In emotional post-match interviews, Gable credited his success to his family and the transformative experiences he had while wrestling in Mexico as ~~"El~~ “El Grande ~~Americano."~~ Americano,” describing the time in Mexico as a “magic period.” Gable later reaffirmed on Busted Open Radio that The Undertaker's guidance was instrumental in helping him find a more authentic professional wrestling identity. In a subsequent interview with Huge Pop, Gable expanded on this, stating that The Undertaker helped him transition from overthinking to trusting his instincts. He credited this mental shift to the spontaneity seen in his recent high-profile mask matches, which were driven by the passion of Lucha Libre AAA crowds. Gable suggested that if The Undertaker brought this instinctual approach to the WWE locker room, it could “spark a revolution” in how main roster wrestlers perform.

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