Chad Gable becomes No. 1 contender ahead of SummerSlam
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 11:25 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Chad Gable secured his position as the No. 1 contender for Penta's Intercontinental Championship on July 18 at Madison Square Garden during WWE Saturday Night's Main Event. Gable triumphed in a seven-man gauntlet match, eliminating Rusev and Ethan Page to earn the shot. His upcoming title match will take place in Minneapolis, his hometown, at SummerSlam. Meanwhile, Shota Umino faces an uncertain path after being pulled from the G1 Climax tournament due to concussion-like symptoms following his match against Zack Sabre Jr.
- •Chad Gable won a gauntlet match to face Penta at SummerSlam.
- •Gable eliminated Rusev and Ethan Page to become a contender.
- •The title match is set for Gable's hometown of Minneapolis.
- •Shota Umino was pulled from the G1 Climax due to concussion concerns.
- •Umino was recently the IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion.
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