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Gunther named Chad Gable’s wrestling soulmate after 2023 feud

2026-07-16 · Gunther · Player Focus

**Gunther named Chad Gable’s wrestling soulmate after 2023 program**

Gunther is Gable’s wrestling soulmate. That’s what Chad Gable said on KFAN this week, recalling the chemistry he and Gunther shared during their 2023 WWE Intercontinental Championship trilogy.

What happened?

Gable and Gunther locked horns three times in 2023 over the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Their matches drew praise for technical mastery and near-silent crowd heat. On KFAN with Maxx Fuller, Gable was asked to name his wrestling soulmate. He picked Gunther without hesitation.

**“GUNTHER, so far. From the first match, we could have never talked about anything and we just: we were meant for each other, I think.”**

Gable’s words echo the mutual respect forged in their program. Neither man needed a script to sell the drama; the ring did the talking.

Why it matters for Gunther

Gunther’s reputation as a ring general grew during the Gable trilogy. The Austrian powerhouse defended the title with precision, using leverage and chain wrestling to break Gable’s momentum. Their final match on the July 28, 2023 episode of *SmackDown* drew a 0.44 rating: strong for a mid-card title bout.

Gable’s soulmate label isn’t just praise. It’s a nod to Gunther’s ability to elevate opponents. Gable’s own words frame Gunther as the perfect foil: two technicians who let results speak louder than promos.

What comes next?

Gable isn’t done chasing hardware. He’s set to challenge Penta El Zero Miedo for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at SummerSlam 2024. That match could put Gable in the main-event spotlight for the first time since 2023.

Gunther, meanwhile, remains on the SmackDown roster. He’s defended the Intercontinental title twice since the Gable trilogy, most recently against LA Knight on the June 7, 2024 episode. His next defense is still unannounced.

Gable’s soulmate tag isn’t official booking, but it’s a telling moment. It shows how rivalries can shape reputations long after the final bell rings.

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