Ep. 159: Minnesota Made: Chad Gable + Otis Return Home

Ep. 159: Minnesota Made: Chad Gable + Otis Return Home

What does it take to become a WWE Superstar? For Chad Gable and Otis, it started right here in Minnesota with big dreams, hard work, and a passion for professional wrestling that’s taken them from hometown heroes to the world’s biggest stages.

In this episode, Chad and Otis share fun stories from their journeys to WWE, memorable moments from life on the road, and what it’s like preparing for the spectacle that is SummerSlam. From their favorite Minnesota and Mall of America memories to the physical and mental challenges of performing week after week, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of two of WWE’s most entertaining Superstars.

We’re also joined by Tyler Boike from Minnesota Sports + Events to talk about bringing one of WWE’s biggest events of the year to Minneapolis and the incredible fan experiences happening throughout SummerSlam weekend. Plus, we’ll discuss WWE’s partnership with Kids In Need Foundation, the excitement building across Minnesota, and why SummerSlam is about so much more than what happens inside the ring.

1:30 Our pro-wresters describe what Summer Slam is and how its expanded to 2 nights
2:30 All about Minnesota Sports + Events and how they helped land Summer Slam
5:30 How WWE and our wrestlers help local school kids through Kids In Need
7:45 Chad growing up in St. Michael, Minnesota and career in wrestling
10:00 Otis was obsessed with wrestling as a child
12:00 Chad and Otis became friends at the National Olympic Training Center
13:50 From this point forward it’s just non-stop stories and laughter

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Visit: https://www.usbankstadium.com/events/detail/summerslam
Visit: Kids In Need Foundation

Guests: Chad Gable and Otis, professional wrestlers and fan favorites from Summer Slam; Tyler Boike from Minnesota Sports + Events

Hosts: Daniel Jasper

Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn.
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