Chad Gable emerged victorious in a thrilling four-way match on August 7th Raw, securing his position as the next contender for Gunther‘s WWE Intercontinental Championship.
The match showcased Gable’s incredible athleticism and determination as he faced tough competition from Tommaso Ciampa, Matt Riddle, and Ricochet. The climax of the match saw Gable executing his signature Chaos Theory suplex on Ciampa, securing the pinfall and the win.
Prior to the match, a backstage segment revealed Ricochet’s dissatisfaction with the controversial finish to his SummerSlam bout against Logan Paul. In response, Adam Pearce, the authority figure, placed Ricochet in the four-way match, acknowledging the potential greatness of all participants.
Gable’s journey to the title shot was not without its challenges. In a previous encounter on Raw, he engaged in a gruelling five-minute challenge against Gunther. Although Gable withstood the challenge, Gunther demanded more time, ultimately emerging as the victor despite Gable’s impressive performance.
The upcoming clash between Gunther and Gable has the potential to be an epic showdown. Gable’s smaller stature adds an intriguing David vs Goliath dynamic, presenting him as the ultimate underdog in this high-stakes match.
In recent news, Chad Gable has described what it feels like to be in the ring with Gunther.
How Long Has Gunther Been WWE Intercontinental Champion?
Gunther’s title reign is currently at an impressive 423 days and counting. His successful defence of the Intercontinental title against Drew McIntyre at SummerSlam further solidified his reign as a formidable champion as he closes in on the Honky Tonk Man’s record run as champion.
If he can last another 31 days as champion then he will match Honky’s 454-day record and if he goes beyond that he will become the new record holder.