In this listicle, we will discuss three reasons why WWE didn’t put the mid-card title on Rey Mysterio on the red brand.
#3. Chad Gable’s first title defense
After years of struggling in the singles division, Chad Gable finally got the push he deserved and won the IC title from Penta at SummerSlam. He received a massive push, thanks to his El Grande Americano gimmick.
After winning the title, Gable made his first title defense on WWE television against Rey Mysterio.
Putting the title on the veteran star would have meant Gable losing it too early, particularly when this was his first title defense. As a result, WWE decided not to put the title on…
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