Who Is Chad Gable? Age, Biography and Wiki
Born on March 8, 1986, Chad Gable is currently 39 years old. Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, he gained prominence in both amateur wrestling and professional wrestling. Gable earned acclaim during his time in amateur wrestling, where he was a standout performer and went on to represent the United States in various competitions. In 2025, Gable has established himself as one of the top professional wrestlers, showcasing his skills in WWE and engaging with a wide fanbase.
| Occupation | Wrestlers |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | March 8, 1986 |
| Age | 39 Years |
| Birth Place | Saint Michael, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
| Country | U.S |
Popularity
Chad Gable's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Chad Gable stands at an impressive height of 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) and weighs around 191 pounds (87 kg). His physical attributes, combined with his agility and strength, make him a formidable opponent in the ring. Gable’s body is well-toned, a testament to his rigorous training and dedication to maintaining peak physical condition.
During the 2019 WWE Superstar Shake-up, Gable was drafted to SmackDown, while Roode remained on Raw, effectively ending the team. In August, Gable was announced as one of the competitors in the King of the Ring tournament. On the August 27 episode of SmackDown Live, Gable defeated Shelton Benjamin in the first round of the tournament.
He lost in the finals against Baron Corbin. At Hell in a Cell, Gable defeated King Corbin, with the announcer announcing him as "Shorty Gable" (upon Corbin's request, making fun of his height), which officially became his ring name. Later, his name was truncated to "Shorty G".
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Chad Gable has been relatively private about his personal life. As of 2025, it is reported that he is in a serious relationship, though details about his girlfriend remain mostly under wraps. Gable values his family life, often expressing his love and support for his family through social media. His focus on both wrestling and maintaining a healthy relationship illustrates his commitment to balancing professional and personal priorities.
During the build up to WrestleMania XL, Gable was involved in a storyline where he trained Sami Zayn for his Intercontinental Championship match against Gunther. At Night 1 of the event, Zayn defeated Gunther for the title. Zayn then gave Gable a title shot on the April 15 episode of Raw, but Gable failed to win the title.
After the match, Gable attacked Zayn as he was celebrating with his wife at ringside, turning heel in the process. The following week, Gable said that he had spent too much time training "losers" such as Zayn and his stablemates. He then declared that the stable's focus would now be on Gable winning the Intercontinental Championship.
On the April 29 episode of Raw, Zayn defended his title against Bronson Reed, which he won by disqualification after Gable attacked him. One week later, Zayn attacked Gable during his match with Reed, causing another disqualification.
It was then announced that Zayn would defend the Intercontinental Championship in a triple threat match against Gable and Reed at King and Queen of the Ring, where Zayn retained his title.
At Clash at the Castle: Scotland on June 15, Gable failed to win the title from Zayn after Otis and Dupri refused to interfere on Gable's behalf, ending their feud. The following week of Raw, Otis, Dupri, and Akira Tozawa walked out on Gable, who in turn left Alpha Academy. Later that night, he was attacked by the debuting Wyatt Sicks stable.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Chad Gable’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million. His earnings primarily come from his wrestling contracts, merchandise sales, and potential endorsements. Gable’s salary has seen substantial growth over the years, reflecting his status within WWE. Additionally, he has various revenue streams from appearances, partnerships, and sponsorship deals, indicating a strong financial position.
Career, Business and Investments
Since joining WWE, Chad Gable has had a rewarding career characterized by championship successes and standout performances. He is recognized for his technical wrestling skills and charismatic presence. Over the years, he has competed in various storylines and tag teams, showcasing his versatility as an athlete. In addition to wrestling, Gable has explored opportunities in business and investments, including ventures related to fitness and health, capitalizing on his expertise in physical training.
In November 2013, Betts signed a contract with the professional wrestling promotion WWE. He was assigned to the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, and adopted the ring name Chad Gable (a nod to Olympian Dan Gable). He made his in-ring debut at an NXT house show in Cocoa Beach, Florida on September 5, 2014, defeating Troy McClain.
He had a match against then debuting Braun Strowman at an NXT Live event in Jacksonville, Florida on December 19, 2014, in a losing effort. He made his television debut on the January 8, 2015, episode of NXT, losing to Tyler Breeze.
Social Network
Chad Gable is active on various social media platforms, including Instagram and Twitter. He engages with his fans through regular updates, behind-the-scenes glimpses from his wrestling career, and personal life reflections. Gable's approachable nature and willingness to connect with fans have helped him build a loyal following.
As a result of the 2016 WWE Draft on July 19, the team was drafted to the SmackDown brand, being their first tag team pick overall. On the August 2 episode of SmackDown, American Alpha made their debut, defeating the Vaudevillains.
The pair teamed with The Usos and the Hype Bros at SummerSlam to defeat the team of The Ascension, Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango), and The Vaudevillains.
The pair then entered an eight-team tournament which would determine the inaugural SmackDown Tag Team Champions, defeating Breezango in the first round to advance to the semi-finals where they faced The Usos.
Despite defeating The Usos quickly on the September 6 episode of SmackDown, Gable's knee was kayfabe injured during a post-match assault when the Usos turned heel, rendering American Alpha unable to compete at Backlash and undoing their attempts to become the inaugural champions.
Education
Chad Gable attended Minnesota State University, Mankato, where he excelled academically while also pursuing competitive wrestling. His background in education, combined with his athletic accomplishments, has shaped his outlook on life and career. The discipline he gained through his education and wrestling has been instrumental in his professional success.
In the weeks that followed, Alpha Academy began to slowly turn face with their crowd reactions growing louder and louder. After weeks of training, Dupri made her in-ring debut on the July 3 episode of Raw in a mixed six-person tag team match with Gable and Otis against The Viking Raiders (Erik, Ivar and Valhalla).
Dupri pinned Valhalla after performing a sunset flip on her. On the July 10 episode of Raw, Alpha Academy held a graduation ceremony for Dupri. At the end of the ceremony, Gable presented Dupri with her own Alpha Academy letterman's jacket. As Dupri was about to put on the jacket, The Viking Raiders appeared on the ramp to distract the team.
Valhalla then attacked Dupri from behind and stole her jacket. On the following episode of Raw, Gable and Otis fought Erik and Ivar in a "Viking Rules" match. Despite dominating the match, Gable and Otis lost but Dupri managed to take back her jacket.
On the July 31 episode of Raw, as the team was celebrating Dupri's singles match debut win backstage, Imperium's Gunther took offense to Dupri's match win and mocked the team. Ludwig Kaiser then challenged Gable to last five minutes in the ring with Gunther, which Gable accepted.
Despite Gable beating the clock, Gunther demanded the match to continue and defeated Gable. On the August 7 episode of Raw, Gable defeated Tommaso Ciampa, Matt Riddle, and Ricochet in a fatal four-way match to become the number one contender to Gunther's Intercontinental Championship.
Later that night, Gable ran out to save Otis from a beatdown by Imperium after Otis' match with Kaiser.
Two weeks later on Raw, Gable challenged Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship and won by countout, ending Gunther’s undefeated singles streak on the main roster; however, as championships do not change hands by countout unless otherwise stipulated, Gunther remained champion.
Despite this, Gable became the first person to beat Gunther since he debuted on the main roster. On the September 4 episode of Raw, Gable fought Gunther for the Intercontinental Title in a rematch but Gunther won and made Gable's daughter cry in the process.
