Die-hard WWE fans certainly remember early 2025 when Chad Gable decided to compete as the masked luchador El Grande Americano. These were fun times as the wrestler went on to claim his very first singles championship under this persona. But the El Grande Americano didn’t last long as he endured a serious injury.

This allowed Ludwig Kaiser to step in and take over the same role in June 2025. Gable didn’t let this decision slide as he introduced the Original El Grande Americano at the end of January this year. This opened the doors for a spectacular confrontation between the two wrestlers a few weeks ago.

What Happened at the Mask vs Mask Match and Did the Outcome Surprise Bettors?

The match that all of us have been waiting for took place on May 30th. It was a Mask vs Mask clash like no other that came with a lot of action and emotions. We saw Original Americano attacking El Grande before the bell as he tried to rip his mask off.

But El Grande didn’t just stand there and take the opponent’s hits. He was also trying to go on top of Original Americano to take his mask as well. It was Los Americanos Hermanos, the ones who pulled El Grande to the commentary table as he was pinning Original to the ropes.

This wasn’t the end as Los Americanos came to El Grande’s rescue. They fought Los Americaos Hermons up the entrance stage when Bravo tackled Bruto and Julio with a jump from the ropes.

The intensity kept on getting higher and higher on and off the ring. But the match eventually came to an end when El Grande beat Original with a charging headbutt. 

What followed was an emotional unmasking of the Original with the presence of his wife and three children in the ring. He acknowledged El Grande as the match winner, stating that he will always be the Original El Grande Americano.

The chaotic back-and-forth and the dramatic interference from Los Americanos Hermanos completely upended what most fans expected from the finish. With modern wrestling storylines becoming increasingly unpredictable across different promotions, trying to call these major match outcomes has become a massive talking point, particularly for those looking at sports betting online at NetBet. This particular clash delivered exactly the kind of high-stakes drama that keeps everyone guessing until the final bell.

Is Chad Gable Really Heading to WWE Raw?

Every fan who watched the Mask vs Mask event heard Gable saying that he’ll be back in AAA. But he also noted that he didn’t know when or where that would happen.

All of this reached the broader wrestling community, where many fans demanded that the WWE find something interesting for Gable. The waiting period for that decision was rather short, as we got to see him in the SmackDown episode in Italy on June 5th.

It all started with Gable apologising to Rey Fenix for their fight at WrestleMania 41 and his jokes about the lucha libre culture. Just 3 days later, he also asked for forgiveness from Penta and Rey Mysterio and paid his respects to these legendary wrestlers.

But this wasn’t the end of Gable’s presence at the WWE broadcast. Penta and Rey Mysterio were going at it during their Intercontinental title match when Rusev and Ethan Page rushed to the ring. Both wrestlers managed to rip Mysterio’s mask off and beat Lee, who came in to save the day.

They proceeded to pull Penta off the icon when the arena erupted to Gable’s music. The American wrestler showed off his masterful skills by destroying Rusev and Page. He then showed his respect to the tradition and gave Rey Mysterio his mask back.

What’s Next for Chad Gable?

Many fans and wrestling experts believe that the WWE has serious plans with Chad Gable following the last episode. The organisers are surely thinking of including him in future events after his unexpectedly successful storyline as El Grande Americano.

There has been a serious character development happening right in front of our eyes. Gable started out as a comedic wrestler who turned into a growing spectacle in the WWE. This might give him an opportunity to fight for the championship or feature in a feud in the upcoming Raw episodes.

Let’s not forget that Gable has some unfinished business with Dragon Lee. This can potentially be the next big feud that can help both wrestlers enter a new phase in their careers.

Renewing his run in the Intercontinental Championship is also on the table for Cable. This can be a dream come true for this wrestler, who has been after the title in the past few years.

We might also see him making a reunion with Alpha Academy, as he used the same song when entering the ring during the Intercontinental Championship. The WWE may also decide to give Gable his long-awaited singles main event.