MONTERREY — Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide held its 'Noche de Los Grandes' event on Saturday night in Monterrey, Mexico. The main event featured a mask vs. mask match between The Original El Grande Americano and El Grande Americano, with Ludwig Kaiser defeating Chad Gable.
Chad Gable and Ludwig Kaiser portrayed the two versions of El Grande Americano in the feud. In 2025, after losing to Penta, Chad Gable vowed to learn the ways of the Luchadors, beginning his 'El Grande' persona. He later joined Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide and lost a match for the AAA Mega Title before sustaining an injury that temporarily sidelined him. During his absence, Ludwig Kaiser assumed the El Grande Americano persona.
Chad Gable returned at the January 2026 Royal Rumble and eliminated Ludwig Kaiser’s El Grande Americano, starting their rivalry. The feud included masked posses, a love story angle involving Ludwig Kaiser’s character and AAA host Andrea Bazarte, and high-intensity brawls.
Fans in Mexico gave Ludwig Kaiser’s El Grande Americano strong support, including after his recent arrest. Chad Gable’s El Grande Americano character received loud boos from crowds, as he frequently heckled the audience. The tension culminated in the 'Noche de Los Grandes' main event, a high-stakes match where both competitors wagered their masks.
Following his defeat, Gable unmasked in the ring and revealed his identity. He delivered a speech with his family present, showed respect to Kaiser, and promised to return to AAA in the future. With the victory, Kaiser’s El Grande Americano is now positioned as a top Lucha Libre star and is expected to pursue the AAA Mega Championship next.