Chad Gable defeated Ethan Page in a No. 1 Contender Gauntlet Match on July 13, 2026 [1].
The victory secures Gable a championship opportunity at SummerSlam, positioning him as the primary challenger for the Intercontinental Championship. This win elevates Gable within the mid-card division as the company builds toward its summer premium live event.
The match took place at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas [1], [2]. Gable emerged victorious after a grueling series of eliminations that included other competitors, such as Joe Hendry and Dominik Mysterio [1], [2]. The gauntlet format required participants to defeat successive opponents to remain in the match, culminating in the final encounter between Gable and Page.
By winning the match, Gable has earned the right to challenge the current Intercontinental Champion, Penta [3], [4]. The championship is one of the most prestigious titles in the promotion, and the road to SummerSlam now centers on Gable's attempt to capture the gold [3].
This result follows a series of high-stakes matches on the July 13 episode of Raw [1]. The event in Dallas served as a critical turning point for several storylines, including the Intercontinental title picture and the ongoing tension between Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins [1], [2].
“Chad Gable defeated Ethan Page in a No. 1 Contender Gauntlet Match”
Gable's victory establishes him as a top-tier threat in the Intercontinental division heading into SummerSlam. By overcoming a field that included established names like Dominik Mysterio, Gable has validated his current momentum and set the stage for a clash of styles against the champion, Penta.
