Fans are bound to cheer after a pro wrestler’s performance. Most of the time it is due to their emotions attached to the star. But receiving a standing ovation from fellow pro wrestlers means that they have earned their respect. Cody Rhodes believes that two stars in the fraternity have made it to those ranks and earned their respect. He was talking about Gunther and Chad Gable. After their match on RAW on September 4 in Charlotte, North Carolina, the backstage was roaring with appreciation for these two stars.

Cody Rhodes thinks they’ve ‘made it’

During a recent episode of The Dale Jr. Download, Cody Rhodes shared some interesting insights about the WWE locker room’s opinion of the Intercontinental championship match on RAW. The match featured Gunther, who emerged victorious and secured the record to become the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion. Rhodes mentioned, “If you get a standing ovation in Gorilla, you’ve made it.”

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This indicates that receiving praise from fellow wrestlers backstage is a significant achievement. He further went on and said, “Last night, Chad Gable and GUNTHER had this amazing main event, and they came back and there’s nothing we can do but clap for that piece of business”, implying that the other stars couldn’t help but appreciate the performance.

He also praised Chad Gable’s performance in the match, saying, “Chad did amazing last night.” Rhodes expressed hope that Gable would eventually win the Intercontinental Championship, especially since his daughter wanted to witness that special moment. He described Gable as an “amazing athlete.”

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In summary, the WWE locker room held Gunther and Chad Gable’s match in high regard, and Cody Rhodes acknowledged their outstanding performances and the importance of receiving respect from fellow wrestlers. Experts believe that Gunther might be on his way to becoming the new face of WWE. But fans are left wondering what might be next for Gable.

What’s next for Gable?

The American Nightmare said he was sent out to put over Gabe. The crowd clapped for Gable, who’s a former Olympian. He recently won a match against The Ring General by countout and survived a five-minute challenge just last month. Because of these wins, Gable is in a good position to get another chance at the championship belt. 

Even though Gable has been successful as a tag team wrestler in WWE, he hasn’t won a singles title yet. But now, with the audience really behind him, it could be the perfect time for him to take advantage of his growing popularity.

Let us know in the comments below what you think will be Gable’s trajectory now and whether he will be able to dethrone Gunther to become the next Intercontinental Champion

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