Chad Gable has been doing double duty, both as himself and his alter ego, El Grande Americano. Unfortunately, that burden led to an injury that will keep him out of action for a while. During his injury hiatus, a 34-year-old star stepped up to take his place as El Grande Americano.
On the latest episode of Monday Night Raw, Gable was seen talking to Ivy Nile and the Creed Brothers. He encouraged the crew to hold the fort until he returned fully recovered. However, one man was secretly observing their conversation—Ludwig Kaiser. While fans speculated about El Grande Americano’s future, the former Imperium member dressed as him, shocking the WWE Universe.
Not only fans, but Nile and the Creed Brothers were also confused by what had just happened. Kaiser had been absent from WWE TV for nearly two months before making his return last week. He was seen in the background again when Gable was attacked by Penta. Many fans speculated that the controversy involving his girlfriend Tiffany Stratton, and Charlotte Flair hurt his momentum.
Fans see an immense amount of potential in Kaiser. Not just them, but even the legendary Undertaker revealed having spoken with him. They discussed what Kaiser should or shouldn’t do to elevate his career. The WWE Universe is incredibly excited to see what’s next for the former NXT Tag Team Champion.
Fans React to Ludwig Kaiser’s Surprising Appearance As El Grande Americano on Raw
Many fans were excited to see what Kaiser would do after his return. It’s safe to say they were shocked to see the German wrestler in luchador attire. While some felt it didn’t suit his character, others were ready for an exciting ride. He might make multiple appearances as El Grande Americano until Gable returns.
One fan wasn’t happy at all and expressed frustration over Kaiser’s treatment in WWE. Another fan shared an interesting idea of multiple wrestlers disguising themselves as El Grande Americano. The goal would be to create more confusion and chaos around the character. Some fans easily recognized Kaiser under the mask despite the new look. Here are some of the top reactions from the WWE Universe:
One user couldn’t believe that the former Imperium member was under the lucha mask. Another user raised concerns about the voice when the “fake” El Grande Americano starts to speak. Some fans sarcastically appreciated how little time Gable took to return. Overall, the WWE Universe had a good laugh seeing Ludwig Kaiser in this unexpected new role.
