Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Chad Gable

How Chad Gable built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Charles Edward Betts, known as Chad Gable in WWE, is an accomplished professional and former amateur wrestler. Currently performing on Raw and leading the stable American Made, Gable is a four-time tag team champion within WWE. His background in amateur wrestling likely contributes to his technical skill and in-ring prowess. He also wrestled under the name El Grande Americano.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2004: Minnesota High School State Champion

In 2004, Betts became a Minnesota high school state champion in wrestling.

2010: Shelton Benjamin's Return to WWE

On the August 22, 2017 episode of SmackDown Live, Daniel Bryan announced that Shelton Benjamin had signed to team up with Gable, creating a tag-team between the two; this was also Benjamin's first WWE match since 2010.

2012: Summer Olympics

In 2012, Betts competed at the Summer Olympics in London as an amateur wrestler.

2012: U.S. Olympic Trials and Summer Olympics Participation

In 2012, Betts won the U.S. Olympic Trials in the 84 kg category and participated in the 2012 Summer Olympics, where he defeated Keitani Graham but was eliminated by Pablo Shorey.

November 2013: Signs with WWE

In November 2013, Charles Edward Betts signed a contract with WWE and was assigned to the WWE Performance Center.

2013: Signs with WWE

In late 2013, Charles Betts signed with WWE and began training at NXT.

September 5, 2014: In-Ring Debut at NXT House Show

On September 5, 2014, Chad Gable made his in-ring debut at an NXT house show in Cocoa Beach, Florida, defeating Troy McClain.

December 19, 2014: Match Against Braun Strowman at NXT Live Event

On December 19, 2014, Chad Gable faced Braun Strowman at an NXT live event in Jacksonville, Florida, in a losing effort.

January 8, 2015: Television Debut on NXT

On January 8, 2015, Chad Gable made his television debut on NXT, losing to Tyler Breeze.

May 2015: Storyline Begins with Jason Jordan

In May 2015, Chad Gable began a storyline in NXT with Jason Jordan, attempting to convince him to form a tag team partnership.

2016: Drafted to SmackDown Brand

As a result of the 2016 WWE draft, Chad Gable and Jason Jordan as American Alpha were drafted to the SmackDown brand.

2016: Main Roster Call-Up and SmackDown Tag Team Championship Win

In 2016, American Alpha, the tag team of Chad Gable and Jason Jordan, was called up to WWE's main roster and subsequently won the SmackDown Tag Team Championship.

2017: American Alpha Disbands

In mid-2017, the tag team American Alpha, consisting of Chad Gable and Jason Jordan, disbanded.

January 2, 2018: SmackDown Tag Team Title Shot Earned

On January 2, 2018, Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin defeated The New Day and Rusev & English in a triple threat match to earn another shot at the SmackDown Tag Team titles.

December 2018: Raw Tag Team Championship Win

In December 2018, Chad Gable and Bobby Roode won the Raw Tag Team Championship, making Gable the second man to win the NXT, SmackDown, and Raw Tag Team Championships.

2018: Move to Raw and Tag Team with Bobby Roode

In 2018, Chad Gable was moved to Raw as part of the WWE Superstar Shake-Up, disbanding his team with Shelton Benjamin. He later formed a tag team with Bobby Roode.

2019: Move to SmackDown, King of the Ring Tournament, and 'Shorty G' Gimmick

In 2019, Chad Gable was drafted to SmackDown. He competed in the King of the Ring tournament and his ring name was changed to "Shorty G".

January 3, 2020: Sheamus Returns and Attacks Shorty G

On January 3, 2020, Sheamus returned from injury and attacked Shorty G, setting up a feud between them.

February 19, 2021: Heel Turn and Attack on Rey Mysterio

On February 19, 2021, Chad Gable, as part of the Alpha Academy, ordered Otis to attack Rey Mysterio after their tag team match, reverting back to a heel character.

2021: Drafted to Raw Brand

As part of the 2021 Draft, both Chad Gable and Otis were drafted to the Raw brand.

January 10, 2022: WWE Raw Tag Team Championship Win

On January 10, 2022, Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) defeated RK-Bro to win the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship, marking Gable's second reign with the title.

January 2022: Raw Tag Team Championship Win (Second Time)

In January 2022, Chad Gable won the Raw Tag Team Championship for a second time with his Alpha Academy tag team partner, Otis.

March 7, 2022: WWE Raw Tag Team Championship Loss

On March 7, 2022, Alpha Academy lost the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship back to RK-Bro, ending their reign at 55 days.

March 13, 2023: Otis Joins Maximum Male Models

On March 13, 2023, Chad Gable found Otis taking part in a photo shoot with Maximum Male Models, and Otis decided to leave with them instead of Gable.

June 24, 2024: Qualifying for the Money in the Bank ladder match

On June 24, 2024, Chad Gable, visibly shaken and injured, was rebuffed by Otis on Raw. Later that night, he defeated Braun Strowman and Bronson Reed to qualify for the men's Money in the Bank ladder match and was menaced by Nikki Cross.

January 13, 2025: Loss to Penta on Raw

On January 13, 2025, Chad Gable lost to Penta on Raw. Following this loss, Gable went on a self-imposed hiatus in a conquest for his "luchador problem".