Backstage News on El Grande Americano’s Character Direction – As noted, Chad Gable is getting closer to a return to WWE action after being sidelined with an injury since mid-2025. According to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, Gable is nearing clearance and is currently planned to be in Saudi Arabia for Royal Rumble week, signaling that his comeback could be approaching sooner rather than later.

Gable has been out of action since June 30, 2025, when he suffered an injury that forced him to step away from a major storyline. His absence led WWE to make several adjustments on television, including reshaping the direction of characters and alliances tied to his angle. While Gable’s return is on the horizon, the report makes it clear that WWE creative does not plan to simply undo those changes once he is back.

One of the most notable updates concerns the “El Grande Americano” gimmick. The report states that there is no immediate plan to move Ludwig Kaiser away from the masked luchador persona. Kaiser assumed the role following Gable’s injury and has continued portraying the character consistently on television. Despite Gable’s impending return, creative sources indicate that the Americano presentation is expected to remain intact for now.

Additional details were provided regarding Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne, who have been aligned with the act. There are reportedly no immediate plans to shift Bate and Dunne out of their current roles as “Bravo Americano” and “Rayo Americano.” The duo has been used as decoys and enforcers within the group, and WWE appears comfortable keeping them in those positions moving forward.

Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful also noted that internal creative discussions have already taken place about how to bring Gable back into the storyline landscape. Those talks have reportedly included ideas on how to integrate Chad Gable and possibly the Creed Brothers into the angle involving the Americano faction, though no final direction has been confirmed.

With Gable expected to be present during Royal Rumble week, attention will now turn to how and when WWE chooses to reintroduce him on screen, and what his return will ultimately mean for the evolving storyline built in his absence.

Backstage News on El Grande Americano’s Character Direction

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