Chad Gable Praises Rey Fenix After Brutal IC Title Defense

Chad Gable Praises Rey Fenix After Hard-Fought Intercontinental Title Defense On WWE RAW

Intercontinental Champion Chad Gable successfully retained his title on the October 12 episode of WWE RAW in Bossier City, Louisiana, overcoming a grueling effort from AAA World Cruiserweight Champion Rey Fenix.

Despite escaping with the belt following an intense Ankle Lock submission victory, Gable admitted the physical toll of the championship clash left a temporary mark on his personal life.

Gable Lauds Fenix’s Visceral Fight

Taking to social media following the broadcast, Gable issued high praise for his opponent, acknowledging that Fenix pushed him to his absolute physical limit throughout the broadcast:

On Fenix’s Performance: “Last night — once again, I felt ALIVE. I tasked Rey Fenix to bring a version of himself no one has ever seen last night to compete against me and try to take my Intercontinental Championship. He over-delivered.”
On Seeking Tough Competition: “He brought a visceral kind of fight to me that I find myself craving every time I’ve stepped in the ring since I won the title.”
Gratitude to the Fans: “I want to thank both Rey Fenix and the live crowd in Bossier City for giving me your absolute everything last night. See you down the road, amigo.”

Family Portraits Interrupted By In-Ring Battle

While Gable walked away with the victory and his title reign intact, he humorously revealed the unfortunate timing of his physical battle:

Battle Scars: “Also, my face looks like pounded, mangled meat today… and my wife scheduled family portraits for tonight. And no, I’m not kidding.”

Gable’s successful defense against Fenix continues a dominant run as Intercontinental Champion, having previously retained the title in high-profile clashes against Rey Mysterio and Dragon Lee.