Update On Why WWE Dropped Chad Gable’s ‘Shorty G’ Gimmick

During this week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown on FOX, Chad Gable announced that he will no longer be known as Shorty G. 

In an update on this, WrestlingNews.co reports that the reason for the name change is due to there being officials behind-the-scenes pushing for WWE to do more with him and Vince McMahon also being high on his work.

“Vince sees talent in him and he meant well with the Shorty gimmick but Vince might not want to push him all the way as a top guy because of his size. The agents and the writers want more for Chad but Vince can change his mind tomorrow and I think we all know that. Chad knows that.”