Match was obviously great, Sami and Chad are both fantastic. But the whole story of Chad Gable was really the most important part for me here. When he lost to Gunther in front of his family, something died in him. We thought that it's gonna give him motivation to get revenge but instead, he lost part of his heart and passion for wrestling. For months, he was trying to get back on track but he was keep losing and losing. He couldn't even beat Sami in Gauntlet match after Zayn went through two matches already. Something was clearly missing. He even helped Sami prepare for Gunther and unleashed that something extra in him that is needed to beat Ring General. Something that Chad didn't have anymore. This match against Zayn was his last hope that he can get it back. Once again, he was fully prepared, he had strategy and all the counters ready. But he lost again. Sami's heart and determination once again was too much for him. Chad watching Sami celebrating with his family (something he couldn't do and is still ashamed of it) was the last straw for him and he snapped. He lost all the hope and realized that the only chance for him to finally get that Intercontinental Title is by stop playing nice. Brilliant storytelling.
Match was obviously great, Sami and Chad are both fantastic. But the whole story of Chad Gable was really the most important part for me here. When he lost to Gunther in front of his family, something died in him. We thought that it's gonna give him motivation to get revenge but instead, he lost part of his heart and passion for wrestling. For months, he was trying to get back on track but he was keep losing and losing. He couldn't even beat Sami in Gauntlet match after Zayn went through two matches already. Something was clearly missing. He even helped Sami prepare for Gunther and unleashed that something extra in him that is needed to beat Ring General. Something that Chad didn't have anymore. This match against Zayn was his last hope that he can get it back. Once again, he was fully prepared, he had strategy and all the counters ready. But he lost again. Sami's heart and determination once again was too much for him. Chad watching Sami celebrating with his family (something he couldn't do and is still ashamed of it) was the last straw for him and he snapped. He lost all the hope and realized that the only chance for him to finally get that Intercontinental Title is by stop playing nice. Brilliant storytelling.
@Raion74_ And just watch: Gable’s gonna go on a tear and then he’ll finally have it! He’ll win the IC title! He’ll go to celebrate with his family… only to see that his kid is now afraid of him for everything he’s done. She’s crying because of HIM. Just like last time. I WANT this.
@Raion74_ @ricardoloveswwe Very true, he hasn’t been the same since his loss to Gunther.
@Raion74_ I don’t LOVE that Gable snapped but I understand it and I get it. In a post-Gunther reign, HHH continues to make the intercontinental championship feel important
@Raion74_ Gable's ankle lock:
@Raion74_ I just hope he's not given a promo about hating the fans. Because EVERYONE wanted Gable to get his victory against Gunther at Mania.
@Raion74_ Chad Gable is literally such an amazing talent that got wasted under that bastars McMahon.
@Raion74_ Exactly, and what I love is that Gable not dethroning Gunther is not meaningless; it's the key to a way bigger storyline now. I must say Papa H is certainly cooking when it comes to long term storytelling!