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WWE airing El Grande Americano mask vs. mask match on Netflix

Posted on by Joseph Currier

WWE is hoping to get as many eyes as possible on the El Grande Americano mask vs. mask match from Lucha Libre AAA.

The rivalry between El Grande Americano (Ludwig Kaiser) and Original El Grande Americano (Chad Gable) culminated with Kaiser getting the victory at AAA Noche de Los Grandes this past Saturday. The match has become an instant classic, earning Kaiser and Gable praise from fans and their WWE peers. WWE management apparently thinks very highly of the match as well, with it being announced during Raw today (June 1) that, immediately after the episode ends, WWE will be airing an encore presentation of the mask vs. mask match on Netflix.

Kaiser vs. Gable originally aired on WWE’s YouTube channel, where AAA’s TV is broadcast for free every week for viewers outside of Mexico, Central America, and South America (except Brazil). AAA airs on Fox Mexico in those markets.

The Kaiser vs. Gable rivalry is likely to be in strong contention for 2026’s Feud of the Year in all of professional wrestling. Though Gable originally introduced the character, Kaiser assumed the Americano gimmick last year when Gable was forced out of action due to injury. The two started feuding after Gable returned, and Kaiser became a huge babyface in Mexico during the process.

Kaiser’s May arrest briefly put this mask vs. mask match in jeopardy, but the state of Florida did not object to his motion to continue traveling domestically and internationally while the battery case plays out. A pre-trial conference in the case, where the alleged victim is a male resident of Kaiser’s apartment complex, is scheduled for July 16.

AAA’s next major events —

Coming out of Noche de Los Grandes, AAA has Triplemania 34 — its biggest annual event — set to be held over two nights on September 11 and 13. Night one is set for Las Vegas, with night two being held in Mexico City.

AAA could potentially add another big show to its upcoming schedule with Verano de Escandalo 2026 rumored for July 25.

Chad Gable unmasks following emotional AAA Noche de Los Grandes match

Posted on by Bryan Rose

There is now only one El Grande Americano.

The second El Grande Americano defeated the Original Americano, who was later confirmed to be Chad Gable, in an emotionally intense match Saturday at AAA Noche de los Grandes. During the match, which lasted over 30 minutes, there were numerous callback spots from their long-running feud. Comedian Alexis Arroyo, who is blind, attacked the Original with his walking cane after Original attacked him earlier in the year. Pimpinela Escarlata, who Original also attacked, returned to take out Original.

Towards the end of the match, the second Americanoā€™s girlfriend, Andrea Bazarte, appeared in the crowd holding a ticket. Original only agreed to the mask vs. mask match under the condition that she was fired from AAA.

The closing moments of the match had Original, who at this point was a bloody mess, batter Americanoā€™s knee with a steel chair, going for an ankle lock. After fighting out of the submission, Americano launched off the ropes and connected with his running headbutt, finally securing the victory.

Surprise, it was Chad Gable

After the match, Original told the crowd that he put on his mask to prove how much he hated lucha libre and luchadors. It pained him to say this, but he could not overcome the Mexican spirit. He told Americano heā€™d always be the original Americano, but for now on, he would be the only Americano.

Original Americano then unmasked to reveal himself as Gable. He went over his career before introducing his family. He said he didnā€™t know when or where, but someday heā€™d be back in AAA. Fans chanted ā€˜thank you Gableā€™ as he handed the mask to Americano.

After Gable left, Americano was raised up by Bravo and Rayo Americano. Once he was back on his feet, he embraced Bazarte as confetti fell and they kissed. ‘Cielito Lindo’ began to play again as the fans joined in to sing along. The show went off the air with Americano posing at the entranceway, pyro going off.

BVV: Santana vs. Maclin on TNA Impact, go-home episode of AAA review

Posted on by Vincent Verhei

While AAA spent the week building up the main event of their next big show, TNA ran with what was supposed to be the main event of their last one.

Both of those shows are reviewed on this week’s Big Vinny V Show.

We finally got to see the full version of Mike Santana defending the TNA World Championship against Steve Maclin and it was worth the wait — a pay per view-caliber match on free TV.

Unfortunately, the rest of the show wasnā€™t much to write home about. The follow-up to Leon Slaterā€™s loss last week was practically non-existent, the other matches on the show were forgettable at best, and there was way too much Daria Rae. But, at least the main event was good.

Meanwhile, south of the border in AAA, we got the final build for the mask vs. mask match between the Grande Americanos as their flunkies squared off in a quite insane tag match. Oh, and they also had a rematch of a thrilling championship fight, and the announcement of a general manager you might have heard of.

All this and more on the Big Vinny V Show!

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BVV: AAA with Los Americanos contract signing, TNA Impact

Posted on by Vincent Verhei

Letā€™s celebrate Cinco de Mayo by catching up on the best feud of 2026: El Grande Americano vs. Original Grande Americano, who are set for their mascara contra mascara match.

But before that, we get El Hijo Del Vikingo vs. Mini Vikingo in a fun (and newsworthy) big brother vs. little brother battle, and Laredo Kid vs. Rey Fenix in a match so good fans were throwing money in the ring.

Then itā€™s over to TNA Impact, where the main event pits Elijah vs. Frankie Kazarian in the first ever Walk With Elijah Guitar Strap match.

Thereā€™s also Vincent vs. Jeff Hardy with the return of Broken Matt Hardy; Adam Brooks challenging Mustafa Ali for the International Championship; Allie returning from the dead (no, really) to compete in trios action; and Mr. Elegance vs. the Home Town Man.

Come join the fun on the Big Vinny V Show!

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Contract signing for mask vs. mask match confirmed for this weekend

Posted on by Rosanne Raphael

The ā€˜originalā€™ El Grande Americano and El Grande Americano will collide in a high-stakes match on May 30.

The contract signing for their mask vs. mask match will take place this Saturday as a part of Lucha Libre AAA’s weekly program.

It is also the first and only confirmed so far for AAA Noche de Los Grandes. Americano issued the challenge to the Original El Grande Americano a few weeks ago during the live edition of AAA on Fox in Mexico City.

Ludwig Kaiser took over the gimmick in Chad Gableā€™s absence when he suffered a shoulder injury in June 2025. Kaiser later joined forces with Bravo and Rayo Americano (aka Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate) who often compete by his side and interfere in bouts in his favor.

Gable returned at the Royal Rumble this year as the ā€˜Originalā€™ El Grande Americano. And instantly began a feud with his replacement. The two stars have had multiple collisions and interferences in each otherā€™s bouts. The stipulated match on May 30 will seemingly put an end to their rivalry once and for all. 

Date confirmed for Americano mask vs. mask match

Posted on by Joseph Currier

The rivalry between El Grande Americano (Ludwig Kaiser) and Original El Grande Americano (Chad Gable) is officially set to culminate on May 30.

After a challenge was issued over the weekend, WWE has announced that the two Americanos will face off in a mask vs. mask match at AAA Noche de los Grandes on Saturday, May 30. The news was announced in a tweet sent out by The Undertaker, who is a leading voice in AAA creative

“Circle the date on your calendars!,” Undertaker wrote. “Mask vs. Mask will take place at #AAANocheDeLosGrandes on May 30th at Arena Monterrey. This will be intense!”

Our Dave Meltzer had reported this as the expected date for the bout, with Noche de los Grandes set to air as a full live special rather than being broken up into one-hour blocks.

To build up the match, Kaiser and Gable had a brawl in Mexico last Saturday that has been highly praised by fans for how intense it looked. It included Gable threatening AAA broadcast team member Andrea Bazarte — who is Kaiser’s girlfriend — before Kaiser made the save and laid down the mask vs. mask challenge.

Gable originally played the Americano character but was forced out of action for several months due to a shoulder injury he suffered in 2025. During that time, Kaiser took over the gimmick and expanded on it with the introduction of sidekicks Rayo Americano (Pete Dunne) and Bravo Americano (Tyler Bate).

El Grande Americano issues mask vs. mask challenge to Original Americano

Posted on by Bryan Rose

The gauntlet has been thrown for a mask vs. mask match.

After spending most of the night brawling around the arena, both Americanos had to be separated again at the end of the show. The second Americano grabbed a microphone and said their feud had to end, issuing a mask vs. mask challenge. Although no date was officially announced, previous reports indicate this match will take place at AAAā€™s next big event, Noche de Los Grandes, on May 30.

The Original Americano defeated Octagon Jr. on Saturday, taking Octagonā€™s mask then making him submit. After the match, he quickly confronted comedian Ojitos de Huevo, putting him in an ankle lock until interviewer Andrea Bazarte slapped him. Americano began stalking Bazarte until the second Americano came out for the save, the two having a pull-apart brawl.

Towards the end of the Intercontinental title match, the two were seen brawling again. After Penta retained, they were brawling in the stands and eventually found themselves back in the ring, where the second Americano issued the challenge.

New match added to Saturday’s AAA on Fox lineup

Posted on by Josh Nason

Original El Grande Americano will be in action as part of this Saturday’s AAA on Fox TV show, announced on Thursday night.

Americano will take on Octagon Jr. in singles action for the first time ever. Both shared the ring in a four-way Rey de Reyes qualifying match last July.

It will be Americano’s second singles match in AAA while Octagon Jr.’s last AAA TV appearance was in the aforementioned four-way. Americano hadn’t wrestled since the March 16 Raw, but competed against Joaquin Wilde on Thursday’s WWE Main Event.

The match joins the previously announced WWE Intercontinental title match between Penta and El Hijo del Vikingo and Flammer celebrating 1000 days as Reina de Reinas Champion.

The show can be seen on Fox in Latin America and YouTube/Facebook for the rest of the world.

AAA on Fox lineup | This Saturday

  • WWE Intercontinental Champion Penta defends against El Hijo del Vikingo
  • Flammer 1000 days as Reina de Reinas Champion celebration
  • Original El Grande Americano vs. Octagon Jr.

Chad Gable returns at WWE Royal Rumble as Original El Grande Americano

Posted on by Bryan Rose

Chad Gable returned at the Royal Rumble right where he left off.

Gable entered at number 13 and was billed as the Original El Grande Americano, confronting the current Americano who entered before him. The two had a staredown and soon fought, with the original Americano eliminating the current one. The original was then eliminated by Trick Williams.

Ludwig Kaiser took over the role of El Grande Americano when Gable was injured last June with a shoulder injury that required surgery. Shortly after, Kaiser began making appearances as El Grande Americano in AAA and became a babyface star there, appearing regularly. On Raw, he is a heel with Rayo and Bravo Americano, the former Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate.

Another returning star during Saturdayā€™s Rumble match was LA Knight, who was taken out by The Vision in December. He returned and targeted Logan Paul, Bronson Reed, and Austin Theory, managing to eliminate the latter two.

Aside from Gable, the only other surprise in the menā€™s Rumble match was the former Powerhouse Hobbs. Royce Keys made his debut, eliminating Damian Priest early and stayed on for a while before ultimately being eliminated by The Vision.