The rivalry surrounding El Grande Americano reached its conclusion at AAA Noche de los Grandes, where the original version of the character revealed himself as Chad Gable following a Mask vs. Mask match in Monterrey, Mexico. The bout has drawn strong reactions from fans, with many praising both the execution and storytelling behind it.

Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Bully Ray shared his thoughts on why the storyline connected so effectively, pointing to its simplicity and emotional clarity.

“The beauty of the simplicity of things,” Ray said. “We love one guy, we hate the other. Now, if there’s one thing that I can say about Mexican wrestling fans, Lucha Libre fans, AAA fans, anybody who has enjoyed that style of wrestling, they are quite passionate. Anything down in those areas, Mexico, South America, they’re very passionate about their wrestling. They’re very passionate about their sports. And when something hits, it hits big and it hits hard.”

He continued by emphasizing how strongly the storyline resonated with the audience.

“The El Grande Americano OG and El Grande Americano story has hit hard. The explanation is so simple and is the same explanation that we’ve had for Danhausen. It’s over. He’s over. The story is over. It worked. Once again, go back and watch the match with your ears, from the entrances to the actual match, to the run-ins, to the aftermath, the everything.”

The El Grande Americano storyline dates back to 2025, when Gable first introduced the masked persona. During his absence due to a shoulder injury, Ludwig Kaiser stepped into the role, continuing the character on WWE programming. That decision later evolved into a full storyline, with both men portraying different versions of El Grande Americano.

When Gable returned in early 2026, he was presented as the “original” version, setting up a feud between the two across WWE and AAA shows. The rivalry built over several months before culminating in the Mask vs. Mask match, where the storyline reached its natural conclusion.

Ray’s comments highlight how effective straightforward storytelling can be when combined with strong crowd investment, particularly within lucha libre audiences known for their passion and engagement.

Bully Ray Weighs In on El Grande Americano Storyline

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