Chad Gable could be in line for a notable SummerSlam spot in front of his hometown crowd.
According to the June 18 episode of WrestleVotes on Fightful Select, there is a strong internal push within WWE to feature Gable in a significant way at this year’s SummerSlam. The two-night event takes place August 1 and 2 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
That location is a key part of the discussions. Gable was born in Minneapolis, and sources indicated his hometown ties are a major factor in the talks about giving him a prominent role on the card. Also fueling those conversations is the wave of fan support Gable received for his run as the Original El Grande Americano in AAA, which culminated in an emotional unmasking at Noche de los Grandes, where he lost a Mask vs. Mask match to Ludwig Kaiser and revealed his identity to a chanting crowd alongside his family.
WrestleVotes added that many within WWE view Gable as one of the company’s most gifted performers.
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