Rey Mysterio shows Gable respect after a hard-fought championship match on Raw
Summary
– Chad Gable defeated Rey Mysterio to retain the Intercontinental Championship on August 17 Raw
– Mysterio came close to winning after multiple 619s before Gable survived and secured the pin
– Rey placed the championship around Gable’s waist after the match as a show of respect
Chad Gable scored one of the biggest victories of his Intercontinental Championship reign by defeating Rey Mysterio on the August 17 episode of WWE Raw.
Mysterio pushed Gable throughout the match and came close to taking the championship on several occasions.
Rey connected with multiple 619s and later went to the top rope, looking to finish the match with a splash.
Gable managed to get his knees up before immediately targeting Mysterio’s ankle again.
The two then traded pinning combinations as both tried to steal the victory.
Gable eventually caught Mysterio in the right position and secured the three-count to retain the Intercontinental Championship.
The biggest moment came after the bell when Mysterio picked up the title and personally wrapped it around Gable’s waist.
The gesture gave Gable a major show of respect from the WWE Hall of Famer after their championship battle.
Gable walked into Raw as Intercontinental Champion and left with a successful title defense over one of WWE’s most respected veterans.
