WWE Intercontinental Champion Chad Gable has revealed that he is developing a project centered on his career, and one difficult part of that process has been revisiting his time as Shorty G.
Speaking on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Gable explained that he recently looked back over the different stages of his WWE run for the unnamed project. That review brought him to the Shorty G period, a character direction Gable acknowledged did not resonate with fans or leave him with much personal pride. Still, he said it is a chapter that needs to be included if the project is going to tell his story honestly.
“I was going through different phases in my career the other day for a different project I’m doing, and the Shorty G era came up,” Gable said. “I’m documenting what happened, and I’m like, man, do I want to include this or not? But you have to because without those, it’s like nothing will ever feel as special as it should because you have it.”
Gable did not disclose the exact nature of the project, its format, or when it may be released. His comments do establish that he is actively chronicling his career and considering how every stage of it fits into the larger account, including a presentation that remains one of the more debated periods of his time in WWE.
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Gable Takes a Measured View of the Shorty G Era
The Shorty G character was not a direction that audiences strongly identified with, and Gable did not attempt to rewrite that reaction. He said the character simply failed to land in the way it was intended to, while also emphasizing that the experience was not personally unbearable.
“It’s a cliché, but yeah, you don’t realize how good the good stuff is without the bad stuff, and I mean, let’s be fair. It wasn’t that bad,” Gable said. “It’s just a character that nobody really identified with, and it didn’t really resonate. It wasn’t torture for me. It’s just not something I’m particularly proud of.”
That distinction is notable. Gable’s assessment was candid without turning into a condemnation of everyone involved. Rather than describing the period as something he wants erased, he framed it as a necessary piece of the journey. In his view, difficult creative stretches can help put later achievements into perspective.
For a performer documenting a long career, leaving out an unpopular or uncomfortable period could make the story feel incomplete. Gable’s comments suggest he recognizes that the value of a retrospective is not limited to the highlights. The setbacks, experiments, and character ideas that did not connect can be just as important to understanding how a performer evolves.
That approach also reflects the reality of WWE careers, where presentation can change dramatically over time. A wrestler can be asked to adapt to different names, character traits, stories, and roles. Some of those directions gain immediate traction, while others do not. Gable appears prepared to address that unpredictability as part of the project instead of treating it as an exception to his broader path.
An Honest Look at Career Highs and Lows
Gable’s comments centered on a simple point: success carries more meaning when it is viewed alongside the periods that did not work. He used the Shorty G discussion to explain why he believes it belongs in the project despite his mixed feelings about it.
There is an important difference between saying a phase was unsuccessful and saying it had no value. Gable made clear that the character did not resonate, but he also called it part of the experience that helps him appreciate the stronger moments in his career. The willingness to include that context could give the eventual project a more complete perspective than a highlight-only recounting.
His remarks also underline the personal nature of career documentation. Wrestlers are often publicly evaluated by crowd response, television exposure, championships, and memorable moments. But Gable’s framing is more reflective. He spoke about what he was proud of, what he was not particularly proud of, and why both categories belong in an honest record of his career.
The Shorty G material may be a sensitive subject for some fans because of the disconnect Gable referenced, but the champion’s response was notably balanced. He did not claim it was a hidden success, nor did he portray himself as having been unable to endure it. Instead, he acknowledged the lack of connection and moved forward with a view that the experience still has a place in the narrative.
Intercontinental Championship Reign Adds a New Chapter
Gable is approaching the career retrospective while enjoying one of the biggest accomplishments of his WWE tenure. He has reigned as WWE Intercontinental Champion since SummerSlam, putting him at the center of a championship legacy that has historically carried major significance within the company.
The contrast between his current status and the Shorty G discussion is exactly the type of career arc Gable was describing. His present role as Intercontinental Champion does not erase a prior character direction that missed the mark, but it does provide a clear illustration of why he views the full journey as meaningful. The lower points and less successful ideas remain part of the road that led to the championship reign.
Gable did not connect the project directly to his Intercontinental Title reign during the interview, and there is no indication that the project is being produced around the championship specifically. Still, the timing gives his comments added weight. He is not revisiting an earlier disappointment from a position of uncertainty. He is doing so while holding one of WWE’s most prominent singles titles.
That perspective can make reflection easier, but Gable did not present the Shorty G era as a problem solved solely by later success. His point was broader: the disappointing stretches remain relevant because they shape how a performer understands the successful ones. The project appears set to examine that full range rather than reduce his story to either its strongest or weakest moments.
What Remains Unknown About the Project
At this stage, Gable has shared only that he is documenting what happened across the various phases of his career. He did not reveal whether the project will be written, filmed, audio-based, or presented in another form. No release timetable, title, collaborators, or distribution details were announced.
Those unanswered questions leave considerable room for curiosity, particularly because Gable’s comments indicate that he is willing to confront complicated material rather than offer a polished version of events. The eventual project could potentially provide further insight into how he viewed different creative periods, but no details beyond his current comments have been confirmed.
For now, the key takeaway is Gable’s readiness to include the Shorty G chapter despite his reservations. He recognizes that the character did not connect and says it is not something he is especially proud of. At the same time, he believes omitting it would undermine the larger story he wants to tell.
As Intercontinental Champion, Gable’s career continues to add new material to that story. Whatever form his project eventually takes, he has already made clear that it will not be built only around the victories, the championships, or the moments that were easiest to celebrate. It will also account for the character work that failed to resonate—and the perspective gained from moving beyond it.
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