WWE Has Found Its Next Main Event Star In Chad Gable
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- Sports Money WWE Has Found Its Next Main Event Star In Chad Gable By Blake Oestriecher,
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- Chad Gable is finally wrestling as himself after more than year as a masked luchador.
Sports Money WWE Has Found Its Next Main Event Star In Chad Gable By Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Blake Oestriecher is a columnist covering WWE, AEW and pro wrestling.Follow Author Jun 19, 2026, 08:24am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Summary WWE's Chad Gable has unexpectedly become a breakout star. Following a shoulder injury and a "Battle of the Americanos" storyline with Ludwig Kaiser, their Mask vs. Mask match at AAA's Nocha de Los Grandes garnered widespread critical acclaim, including a rare 5.75-star rating from Dave Meltzer. This success has spurred WWE officials to advocate for a significant push for Gable, with strong support for a prominent role at SummerSlam 2026 in his hometown. Gable has since turned babyface on Raw, receiving massive crowd reactions and impressive merchandise sales. Despite WWE's history of mismanaging popular talent, the article suggests Gable should seize this momentum by winning the Intercontinental Championship at SummerSlam, potentially elevating him to main event status.
Chad Gable is finally wrestling as himself after more than year as a masked luchador. (Credit: Craig Melvin/WWE via Getty Images)WWE via Getty ImagesWWE has caught lightning in a bottle with Chad Gable, but will the company actually capitalize on a golden opportunity?