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Chad Gable Set for Raw Return on January 26

Published 21 January 2026

Chad Gable, a prominent WWE performer and former Tag Team Champion, is poised to make his return to the ring on the January 26 episode of Monday Night Raw, airing live from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario.

According to multiple reports, internal discussions within WWE have pitched Gable's comeback for this event, marking the end of his approximately six-month absence. Gable has been sidelined since June 23, 2025, when a storyline angle on Raw saw Penta El Zero Miedo snap his arm, writing him out of programming. The scripted injury prompted Gable to undergo legitimate shoulder surgery, specifically addressing a rotator cuff issue sustained while performing as the masked luchador El Grande Americano on an episode of WWE Speed earlier that year.

Prior to the setback, Gable was one of WWE's most active in-ring talents, featured in high-profile matches against luchadores including Vikingo, Dragon Lee, and Penta. He balanced dual roles, portraying both his standard character and the enigmatic El Grande Americano, which sparked significant fan interest. Gable effectively confirmed his involvement in the masked persona during a public appearance at a Minnesota Twins baseball game...

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