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Report: Update on WWE’s plans for former champion for SummerSlam

WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select has reported that WWE is planning on a big push for Chad Gable heading into SummerSlam. The former tag champion is coming off a long run as El Grande Americano, losing his mask as the “Original” after a loss in AAA and returning to WWE in a favorable position on television. Internal support for Gable remains strong, with several people within the company reportedly advocating for the former Olympian to have a prominent role at the upcoming PLE taking place in his hometown. WWE SummerSlam emanates from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2.

WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select has reported that WWE is planning on a big push for Chad Gable heading into SummerSlam.

The former tag champion is coming off a long run as El Grande Americano, losing his mask as the “Original” after a loss in AAA and returning to WWE in a favorable position on television.

Internal support for Gable remains strong, with several people within the company reportedly advocating for the former Olympian to have a prominent role at the upcoming PLE taking place in his hometown.

WWE SummerSlam emanates from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2.

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