Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and everyone in between, Chad Gable is once again set to tangle for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at Clash at the Castle this weekend. Ever since he squared off against Sami Zayn post-WrestleMania 40, Gable has traded in his Alpha Academy membership card for a crash course in Villain 101. His gradual transformation into WWE’s newest bad guy has left fans scratching their heads and shaking their fists, but Chad seems blissfully ignorant of the hate parade he’s leading.
In his latest bid to win over—or utterly confuse—the WWE Universe, Gable posted a picture of himself flaunting the Intercontinental Championship following a recent ambush on Zayn. The caption? A gem of self-reflection and humility: “What feels wrong about this? Go ahead, I’ll wait…” It’s a question so bold, it’s practically a challenge to the fans to double down on their disdain. A move so genius, it’s almost like he planned it.
Comparisons are being drawn between Gable and Kurt Angle’s legendary “Perc Angle” days in TNA—a period marked by wild antics and a suspicious affinity for Percocets. Now, WWE has its own “Perc Gable,” who’s equally obsessed with championship gold and unhinged behavior. The only difference? Gable’s addiction seems to be pure, unadulterated ambition. Will this obsession dethrone Zayn, who’s currently enjoying his 61-day championship run? Only time—and possibly a steel chair or two—will tell.
But wait, there’s more! Gable’s WWE contract is teetering on the edge of expiration. According to the ever-reliable “Wrestling Observer,” WWE has dangled a juicy offer in front of him, but our hero hasn’t signed on the dotted line just yet. Meanwhile, AEW is lurking in the shadows, ready to snatch him up with promises of greener pastures and possibly even more unhinged antics. The outcome of this weekend’s match might just tip the scales.
Stay tuned, folks. Whether he stays, goes, wins, or loses, one thing’s for sure: Chad Gable knows how to keep the WWE Universe on the edge of their seats, for better or for worse.