WWE makes massive mistake ahead of SmackDown

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El Grande Americano is now portrayed by Ludwig Kaiser, who defeated Chad Gable in a Mask vs. Mask match at AAA Noche de Los Grandes earlier this year. As a result of the loss, Gable can no longer portray the El Grande Americano character and has since returned to the company’s main roster.

CM Punk returned this past Monday night on RAW and replaced Cody Rhodes. The American Nightmare was the victim of a brutal attack by Gunther and was unable to compete in his title match against Sami Zayn.

Punk showed up as Rhodes’ replacement and won the Undisputed WWE Championship. There have been rumors that The Second City Saint is scheduled to defend the title against Rhodes at SummerSlam 2026.

WWE legend praises the El Grande Americano storyline

Wrestling legend Chavo Guerrero praised the El Grande Americano storyline and explained why it was a success.

In an interview with Gabby LaSpisa, Guerrero noted that the character would have remained a joke if Gable and Kaiser hadn’t brought it to the AAA audience. The legend also praised Chad Gable as a performer.

“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 said. (H/T: Fightful)

It will be interesting to see if WWE has any surprises planned on the road to SummerSlam 2026.