10 Times WWE Was Even Dumber Than WCW
4. Shorty Gable
WCW stigmatised several of its talents, variously, by having Hulk Hogan or Kevin Nash bury them for being so smol, the effect of which convinced crowds that the Cruiserweights weren't as tough, or couldn't draw.
Of course, this is a point of view shared by Vince McMahon, who has for years told his audience that the most charismatic and technically advanced talent aren't worth the investment. This mentality reached its inevitable conclusion just last week, as Chad Gable, the victim of short jokes, was renamed. Gable was probably disheartened upon hearing the news - 'Chad' is a rubbish name that leaves scope for a "funny, he looks more like an incel" joke from Corey Graves - but he was spared.
He is known now as 'Shorty Gable'.
That is his ring name.
WWE, in full WCW style, have formally lumbered Gable with the "vanilla midget" treatment, but even WCW didn't do this. They never renamed Rey Mysterio 'Lil' Rey', or the 1-2-3 Kid 'Syxx (Inches In Height)'.
This, incredibly, is Vince's attempt to get him over. He "likes" Gable. He is high on him. But then, everyone is high on Gable, because you see, he is so smol.