Former WWE World Champion celebrates 10 years, says friendship with Chad Gable means everything
Chad Gable is a bonafide future main event talent, according to a certain WWE Superstar, who deeply respects and cherishes their friendship. The mystery man is none other than the one he iconically lifted at WrestleMania 39 for the Chaos Theory, Braun Strowman.
The Monster Of All Monsters is celebrating 10 years since wrestling his first match. He took to social media, reflecting on the bout and the man he shared the ring with, Chad Gable. The two have since worked together in World Wrestling Entertainment several times.
Taking to Instagram, Braun Strowman penned a long heartfelt note about his highs and lows over the last decade, and his friendship with Chad Gable. He called the 38-year-old the best human being in the locker room and also acknowledged that iconic WrestleMania 39 spot.
"Ten years ago the internet is telling me I had my first ever #Wrestling match ever infront of a crowd (a small Jacksonville armory crowd) and what would start one hell of a decade in @wwe it’s wild to think how much had happened since then. So many ups and downs and everywhere in between. One thing has always stayed the same since day one for me and that’s the friendship I have been able to have and grow with @wwegable we are OG #WWE #PC we have treaded through the sands of time in this crazy business and Chaz has always been one of if not the best humans in the locker room and on earth," he wrote.
Strowman also took time out to thank his fans and noted what a pleasure it had been for him to perform for them day in and day out. He also hoped to be around for another 10 years to entertain them.
"It's been a such a pleasure to entertain my fans for such a long time and we still have so much more to do!!! Here’s to 10 more freaking years!!!!! And CHEERS to @wwegable for all the crazy bumps you’ve taken for me and thx for not killing me hitting the most insane Chaos Theory in the history of the business!!, he added.
You can check out his heartfelt message in the post below:
Chad Gable admits it was not an easy spot at WrestleMania 39
During the "WrestleMania Showcase" Fatal Four-Way Tag Team contest, at one point, it came down to Chad Gable and Braun Strowman. Gable hit his finisher, the Chaos Theory, on The Monster Among Men.
He recalled post-event that it was a herculean task in an interview with Out of Character's Ryan Satin. The 38-year-old also reminded everyone that Strowman was the biggest WWE Superstar he'd hit the move on. However, he added that in the end, the former Universal Champion "flew like a baby" when he successfully lifted.
Watch the moment in the clip below:
Braun Strowman turned out to be Carmelo Hayes's mystery opponent recently on WWE SmackDown, marking his first appearance since September. It was also revealed that the former Universal Champion is now a member of the blue brand.