At just 24 years old, he has already seen his fair share of elite in-work and promos with the top stars in the business.
Garcia has found himself in marquee matches throughout his run with AEW, including bouts against the likes of Hiroshi Tanahashi, Adam Cole and Ricky Starks, and the company is trusting him more and more with each passing day.
Bate turned 26 in March and is already an industry veteran.
Instead of giving the fresh face all the momentum in the world to build on his raw potential, he has been stifled and forgotten for months.
His ability to get over with crowds is undeniable, but WWE still needs to put him in a position to succeed.