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The Business of WWE’s Global Expansion with Chad Gable: SummerSlam Behind-the-Scenes

From Olympian to Intercontinental Champion, Chad Gable’s path to the top of WWE has been anything but ordinary. Front Office Sports went behind the scenes at SummerSlam in Minneapolis with one of wrestling’s breakout stars on the biggest night of his career.

From amateur mats to the 2012 London Olympics to making waves on Monday Night RAW & Mexico’s AAA Lucha Libre as “El Grande Americano”. Gable opens up about the journey that fueled his rise. He also breaks down how WWE’s blockbuster media deals with Netflix and ESPN are transforming the superstar lifestyle, expanding global reach, and reshaping the business behind weekly live programming.

Watch Gable claim his first singles title in front of his hometown crowd, along with an exclusive look at the momentum, mindset, and media ecosystem powering WWE’s new era.

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