WWE’s resident technical wizard Chad Gable isn’t letting a bloodied face dampen his fighting spirit following this week’s punishing Money in the Bank qualifier. The Alpha Academy leader took to social media displaying battle scars that tell the tale of a match where high-flying risk met painful consequence.
Blood and Bruises: Gable’s Triple Threat Nightmare
Monday’s edition of WWE Raw featured a high-stakes triple threat qualifier that pitted Gable against lucha libre specialists Dragon Lee and Penta El Zero Miedo in what quickly became one of the night’s most physically demanding contests. The match took a brutal turn when Dragon Lee connected with a devastating double stomp that left Gable sporting a crimson mask.
Never one to show weakness, Gable later shared photographic evidence of his injuries on X (formerly Twitter), displaying significant bruising around his eye. In classic wrestling tough-guy fashion, the Olympian downplayed his wounds with a caption that read simply:
“You should see the other guys.”
Dodging Disaster: The Near-Miss That Had Fans Holding Their Breath
The blood-letting wasn’t the only heart-stopping moment for Gable during the contest. Viewers witnessed a frightening sequence when Penta appeared to mistime a maneuver, resulting in Gable taking an unprotected landing head-first onto the canvas. Despite the alarming visual, reports indicate Gable emerged from the botched spot without serious injury.
This resilience has become something of a calling card for the former amateur wrestling standout, who consistently puts his body on the line despite receiving fewer main event opportunities than many fans believe he deserves.
Opportunity Lost, New Challenge Emerges
Despite showcasing his trademark technical prowess throughout the bout, Gable’s Money in the Bank aspirations were ultimately crushed when Penta secured the victory with his signature Penta Destroyer finisher. The win sends the masked luchador to next month’s ladder match, where he’ll join Seth Rollins, Solo Sikoa, LA Knight, and two yet-to-be-determined competitors vying for the coveted briefcase.
For Penta, this represents a significant milestone as his first-ever Money in the Bank ladder match appearance. The winner will secure the right to challenge for a championship of their choosing at any time.
What’s Next for Gable?
While the Money in the Bank door has closed for Gable, another opportunity has immediately presented itself. With the surprising appearance of AAA Mega Champion El Hijo del Vikingo in the Raw audience this week, WWE has set the stage for an intriguing cross-promotional contest.
Gable is now scheduled to face the high-flying sensation at the upcoming Worlds Collide premium live event, which will run concurrent with Money in the Bank. The matchup promises an intriguing style clash between Gable’s technical mastery and Vikingo’s gravity-defying arsenal.
After witnessing the punishment Gable was willing to absorb against Lee and Penta, fans are left wondering: will the Alpha Academy leader adapt his strategy against yet another lucha libre specialist, or is he prepared to once again put his body on the line in pursuit of victory? One thing’s certain—Chad Gable’s bruises may heal, but his hunger for competition remains undiminished.
