“It would have stayed kind of a joke” – 7-time WWE champion explains a crucial reason why the El Grande Americano story was such a hit

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Speaking to Gabby LaSpisa, Guerrero explained that the story would’ve stayed a joke if Gable and Kaiser didn’t get themselves over in AAA with the Mexican audience.

“I don’t think it would have worked if Chad [Gable] wasn’t as good as he was. If he was [someone] they just put the mask on, just a guy that was a mediocre wrestler or whatever and went out there, it would have stayed kind of a joke. It would have stayed a kind of not a joke, but kind of a ha-ha type thing with what they want it to be. But because Chad is so good and because Ludwig is so good, they got over. They got to where they’re cheering Ludwig. They’re cheering him as El Grande Americano. He became a babyface when he was such a heel when he took over the gimmick when Chad got hurt. It’s really, I mean, it’s just a nod to those guys. They’re really good. That’s just why it works.” said Guerrero. [H/T: Fightful]

AJ Styles praised the El Grande Americano Mask vs. Mask Match

AJ Styles spoke highly of the El Grande Americano Mask vs. Mask Match. The former WWE Champion admitted that he was proud of Chad Gable and Ludwig Kaiser for the match they put together.

Speaking on the Phenomenally Retro podcast, Styles said:

“I am so proud of these guys because, man, what a freaking story they were able to tell. The blood, the masks being ripped off, so good. Just everything that’s happened led to this unbelievable, awesome match. I’m so happy for these guys.”

Gable has already returned to WWE TV and was part of a huge angle Monday on RAW when he saved the luchadors from Rusev and Ethan Page.