Chad Gable engages in storyline reminiscent of Chris Jericho's WCW era
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 9:44 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Chad Gable recently participated in a notable match at AAA’s Noche de los Grandes, where he was 'unmasked' following a defeat to El Grande Americano. This event sparked conversation, drawing parallels to Chris Jericho’s inventive storytelling in WCW during the late 1990s. Gable's ability to elevate what could have been a forgettable story has raised questions about whether WWE will recognize his potential, similar to how they embraced Jericho's talent. The impact of this storyline has caught the attention of fans and officials alike, marking Gable as a performer to watch moving forward.
- •Chad Gable faced El Grande Americano at AAA’s Noche de los Grandes.
- •He received attention for his unmasking after the match.
- •Gable's story draws comparisons to Chris Jericho's successful WCW run.
- •There is discussion on WWE's potential to elevate Gable's status.
- •Gable's commitment to the storyline has resonated with fans.
- 9:44 PMYahoo Sports — Chad Gable is running Chris Jericho’s WCW playbook—and it’s working just as well.
"An American vs. a German pretending to be American became the biggest story in Mexico this weekend—and somehow, it worked.That’s not an accident. That’s what happens when a great wrestler fully commits to something that should fail and turns it into something people can’t ignore.Chad Gable just proved he can do what Chris Jericho did in 1998—take a throwaway idea and force people to care. Now the question isn’t whether he’s over. It’s whether WWE will recognize what they have.
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