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Chad Gable praises new El Grande Americano for character's success

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 5:31 PM

Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Chad Gable praises new El Grande Americano for character's success

Summary

Chad Gable spoke positively about the character El Grande Americano, credited for its growth under a new performer in AAA. After Gable's injury in June 2025, another wrestler took over the gimmick, leading to significant popularity for the luchador. Gable expressed gratitude for the new talent's ability to not only maintain but enhance the character's prominence. He also addressed rumors about Ludwig Kaiser being the man behind the mask, stating he does not believe that is true.

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Status Watch

•El Grande Americano became popular under a new performer in AAA.
•Chad Gable created the character and watched its evolution from a distance.
•Gable expressed gratitude for the character thriving during his absence.
•Rumors about Ludwig Kaiser being El Grande Americano are dismissed by Gable.

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5:31 PMYahoo Sports — Chad Gable Credits New El Grande Americano For Making The Gimmick Thrive

What they're saying

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Over the past year, El Grande Americano has become one of the most popular luchadors in wrestling. We know that Chad Gable created the character in the first place. The idea was to get heat from the audience, but it later evolved into something much bigger following Gable’s injury in June of 2025. After that, […]
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