It looks like the injury keeping Chad Gable sidelined is more serious than some thought.
Earlier this week, Bodyslam.net‘s Cory Hays reported that Chad Gable is currently dealing with “an undisclosed injury.” It was also noted that this is likely why Penta attacked Gable on Monday’s episode of WWE RAW.
On RAW, Gable was backstage with Ivy Nile when Penta approached. Gable concluded their “lesson” and went to mock Penta, who just had a match with Bron Breakker. Gable teased finishing the job Breakker started, but Penta took exception to Gable repeatedly poking him in the chest. Penta superkicked Gable and screamed, “I told you, Cero Miedo” before snapping Gable’s left arm back.
It was noted that Penta’s attack allowed Gable to be written off of television, “or reduce his workload temporarily while he recovers.” The exact nature of the injury was unknown, but it was significant enough to require WWE to change plans.
Now, PWInsider.com is reporting that Gable is set to have surgery for the undisclosed injury. Gable will have surgery in “early July” to repair it. It’s unclear when Gable will return to WWE TV.
Fightful (via Fightful Select) also learned of a similar injury, as it appears El Grande Americano suffered a similar injury to Gable. However, it’s a “total coincidence” that two completely different people got the same injury in the same way. ?
Chad Gable’s last match in WWE (as Chad Gable) was a loss to AJ Styles on the June 9 episode of WWE RAW. “El Grande Americano” had his last match on June 18, a Speed Championship match win over Berto.
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