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WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett suggests Chad Gable may not be pushed by WWE despite recent work, and should be prepared to leave the company to monetize his talent—potentially via opportunities with New Japan—as Gable has about a year left on his WWE contract.
Chad Gable was revealed as the original El Grande Americano after AAA Noche de Los Grandes’ mask-vs-mask match in Monterrey, with the real Americano unmasking to reveal Gable. Gable celebrated on social media, calling the moment a lifetime highlight; The Undertaker, Dave Meltzer, and Bryan Alvarez publicly praised the bout and the crowd’s reaction, and Gable vowed to return to AAA, introducing Kaiser as the sole El Grande with his family in attendance.
Chad Gable was revealed as the Original Americano after defeating the second El Grande Americano in a lengthy mask-vs-mask match at AAA’s Noche de Los Grandes, ending the feud as the unmasked Gable thanked the crowd and hinted at a possible AAA return.
At AAA Noche de Los Grandes in Monterrey, El Grande Americano defeated Original Grande Americano in a bloody, no-disqualification mask-vs-mask main event, ending with OGA unmasked as Chad Gable amid a dramatic, mariachi-flavored showdown that many hailed as a possible Match of the Year.
At AAA's Noche de Los Grandes in Monterrey, El Grande Americano defeated Original El Grande Americano in a dramatic Mask vs. Mask main event, with Chad Gable unmasked after the match. Rey Fenix beat Laredo Kid to win the AAA Latin American Championship; Vikingo won the AAA Championship from El Hijo del Wagner Jr.; War Raiders captured the World Tag Team Championship from Psycho Clown and Pagano, setting up a breakup between the former allies. The show delivered strong wrestling and storytelling and earned an overall A grade.
At AAA’s Noches de Los Grandes in Monterrey, Original El Grande Americano lost a Mask vs Mask bout to El Grande Americano, revealing himself as Chad Gable; Gable unmasked, handed his mask to El Grande, and thanked the crowd, hinting he’ll return to AAA. The night featured interference from Los Americanos and other angles, with Andrea Bazarte cheering from ringside as JBL and Undertaker references surfaced in the storytelling.
At AAA's Noche de Los Grandes 2026, El Grande Americano defeated the Original Grande Americano in a mask-vs-mask match, revealing Chad Gable and winning Monterrey’s cheers; the War Raiders captured the AAA Tag Team Championship; Vikingo dethroned Wagner Jr. for the Latin American title; Fenix defeated Laredo Kid for the Cruiserweight title, setting up potential rematches and momentum for AAA and WWE crossovers.
Ludwig Kaiser’s real-life girlfriend Andrea Bazarte was written off AAA as part of a feud with The Original El Grande Americano. A contract clause bars Kaiser from attacking Chad Gable until a May 30 Mask vs. Mask match, and Bazarte’s exit is presented as part of the storyline. The Undertaker commented on the feud's intensity ahead of the Monterrey show, which streams on FOX Latin America and other platforms.
Chad Gable is expected to return to WWE Raw on February 2, 2026 in Philadelphia after being spotted in town, with indications of a comeback following a surprise Royal Rumble appearance where he revived his El Grande Americano persona and confronted Ludwig Kaiser. While not officially confirmed, the return would mark a full-time Raw push after his June 2025 injury. Also backstage at RAW is Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio amid return rumors, and the card includes a Street Fight for the WWE Women’s World Title (Vaquer vs Rodriguez); Ringside News will provide live coverage.
WWE Worlds Collide featured a series of high-energy matches including El Hijo del Vikingo retaining the AAA Mega Title against Chad Gable, and Ethan Page successfully defending the NXT North American Championship in a four-way match. The event showcased a mix of WWE and AAA talent, emphasizing lucha libre culture, and was well-received for its exciting matches and cultural presentation.
The 7/15/24 episode of WWE Raw had mixed reactions from the Wrestling Inc. staff. They criticized GUNTHER's promo on Damian Priest for its uncomfortable parallels to past controversial segments and the underwhelming 65-second match involving Sonya Deville and Zelina Vega. However, they praised the addition of Sonya Deville to the Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark team, Erick Rowan's emotional tribute to his Wyatt Family members, and Chad Gable's compelling performance against the Wyatt Sicks. Some storylines, like the Rhea Ripley/Liv Morgan/Dominik Mysterio love triangle, felt stagnant.
The 6/3/24 episode of WWE Raw was packed with significant storyline advancements, featuring eight matches and multiple promo segments. Highlights included the growing tension within Alpha Academy, Kiana James' impressive debut win, and Karrion Kross' attempt to manipulate The New Day. However, the Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio storyline felt unnecessary, the title shot dynamics for the women's tag team division were criticized, and the build-up for the Damian Priest vs. Drew McIntyre match seemed lost amidst other storylines.
Retired basketball star Charles Barkley expressed disapproval of Chad Gable's heel turn against Sami Zayn on WWE RAW, stating that it was wrong to kick a man's ass in front of his wife and parents, and that he didn't like the ending of the storyline.
WWE Alpha Academy member Chad Gable turned heel on Monday Night Raw, attacking Sami Zayn after his Intercontinental Championship match. Akira Tozawa, a member of the Alpha Academy, expressed support for Gable's actions on Twitter. This sets the stage for a potential rivalry between Gable and Zayn, which was teased prior to Zayn's title win at WrestleMania 40.
WWE Raw featured the vacating of the Women's World Championship by Rhea Ripley due to injury, DIY earning another shot at the tag team titles, Chelsea Green and Piper Niven winning a match but facing uncertain futures, Chad Gable turning heel on Sami Zayn, and Cody Rhodes delivering repetitive promos as the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. Additionally, there is excitement surrounding the potential return of Taylor Rotunda and the Uncle Howdy character.