Speculation on El Grande Americano’s Future Following Chad Gable’s Injury – As noted, Chad Gable is set to undergo surgery in early July, and while WWE has not disclosed the specific nature of his injury, the situation is serious enough that there is no official timetable for his return.
Gable, who has been a prominent figure on Monday Night RAW both as a singles competitor and as the aggressive “coach” of the Creed Brothers and Ivy Nile, was written off television during the June 23 episode. In that segment, he was attacked backstage by Penta, a move reportedly designed to accommodate Gable’s real-life medical situation.
While WWE has yet to release a formal statement, internal adjustments to storylines are already in motion. One of the major questions looming involves El Grande Americano, the masked WWE Speed Champion—a persona that fans have widely believed to be Gable himself, despite no official confirmation (It’s Still Real To Me Damn It!)
El Grande Americano has gained a cult following thanks to his high-energy matches and technical precision, drawing comparisons to Gable’s signature style. With Gable sidelined, speculation is mounting over what WWE plans to do with the character.
One fan theory gaining traction points to Ludwig Kaiser, who made an appearance during Gable’s final backstage segment. Many now believe this could be WWE subtly setting up Kaiser to temporarily take over the El Grande Americano persona, allowing the character and the Speed Championship to remain active during Gable’s recovery.
At this point, no decisions have been confirmed, but Gable’s absence will undoubtedly create ripple effects across RAW and the Speed division.
Speculation on El Grande Americano’s Future Following Chad Gable’s Injury
