Chad Gable has revealed that Penta’s gesture of putting the Intercontinental Championship belt on him following their match at WWE SummerSlam 2026 was not planned in advance. Gable defeated Penta in an eleven-minute match at the event to win the Intercontinental Championship, and after the bout concluded, Penta placed the title belt on Gable’s waist as the new champion visibly became emotional.
Speaking on the Complex Graps podcast, Gable commented on the moment, calling it unplanned and praising Penta as a “class act” for the gesture. The exchange between the two wrestlers immediately following a hard-fought title match resonated with fans and became a notable moment from the SummerSlam 2026 card.
Gable’s reign as Intercontinental Champion has continued past the pay-per-view, as he is scheduled to defend the title at an NXT live event. According to 411Mania, NXT is running house shows, with Gable set to put the Intercontinental Championship on the line at one of those events.
The unplanned moment between Gable and Penta has added a layer of sportsmanship to the storyline surrounding the Intercontinental Championship, with Gable now focused on defending the title against new challengers on NXT’s live event circuit.
