The wrestling world is still talking about last weekend’s AAA Noche de los Grandes, where the two Grande Americanos faced off in a high-stakes Mask vs. Mask match in Monterrey, Mexico. The bout ended with the Original Grande Americano losing and unmasking to reveal himself as WWE veteran Chad Gable, cementing the match as one of the standout contests of the year.
John “Bradshaw” Layfield, who was on commentary during the match, didn’t hold back in his praise for Gable. Speaking on Busted Open Radio, JBL described the performance as exemplary and called Gable “the best wrestler in the world.”
“I think Chad Gable’s the best wrestler in the world. And I don’t think it’s close. That was absolutely amazing, what he and [Ludwig] Kaiser did,” Layfield said.
Gable Impresses With Character Adaptation
JBL emphasized how Gable adapted his persona for a new audience. While WWE fans may remember him as part of the Alpha Academy or for his previous character work, performing as the Original Grande Americano in front of passionate Mexican fans required a different approach.
“It’s easy to be kind of a campy heel like he was in WWE… But then all of a sudden to try to get heat down in Mexico, that’s different level. It’s not even the same business. He had a match down there with La Parka that was just phenomenal.”
Praise for Ludwig Kaiser
Layfield also highlighted the work of Ludwig Kaiser, the man behind the victorious second El Grande Americano mask. He noted Kaiser’s commitment to cultural authenticity, including learning not just Spanish but the local Mexican dialect to connect with the audience.
“Kaiser created all this. Not just learning the language—as we used to say in Texas, he wasn’t learning Spanish, he was learning Mexican. The local dialect was what he was learning, which was absolutely amazing.”
The Mexican Audience Elevates the Match
Commenting on the crowd, JBL credited the fans’ passion with enhancing the atmosphere and overall quality of the match.
“Mexican fans are just passionate fans… They get into things, and they enjoy it. And that’s what you saw, them at their very best. And I thought you saw wrestling at its very best. I was absolutely blown away by what they did in the match.”
The match between Chad Gable and Ludwig Kaiser has now become a highlight for both AAA and the global wrestling community, showcasing the adaptability, skill, and dedication of both performers in front of one of wrestling’s most fervent fanbases.
Read more to relive the high-stakes Mask vs. Mask match that had commentators and fans alike praising Gable’s performance.
