Chad Gable discusses creation of El Grande Americano character
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 7:02 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Chad Gable reflected on the origins of his El Grande Americano character during an interview on "Insight with Chris Van Vliet". He revealed that the persona initially started as a playful jab at luchadores in 2024. After an injury, the character was taken over by another wrestler, leading to a significant Mask vs. Mask match at Lucha Libre AAA's Noche de los Grandes. Gable emphasized that his intention was not to insult but to elevate lucha libre culture through the character's heel persona. WWE creative has since collaborated with him to further develop the concept.
- •Chad Gable created El Grande Americano in 2024.
- •The character originally aimed to mock luchadores.
- •Another wrestler took on the character post-injury.
- •A notable Mask vs. Mask match occurred at Noche de los Grandes.
- •Gable worked with WWE creative to refine the character.
- 7:02 PMWrestling Inc — WWE Star Chad Gable Explains The Origin Of El Grande Americano Character
"WWE's Chad Gable recently looked back on his creation of the original El Grande Americano character in AAA.
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