El Grande Americano is a masked luchador character in WWE portrayed by Chad Gable, a professional wrestler and former Olympian. The character debuted on WWE's Monday Night RAW in early 2025 as part of a comedic storyline where Gable underwent a "quest" to learn lucha libre and returned under the mask denying that he was the man behind it. Under this persona, he won the WWE Speed Championship, marking his first singles title in WWE
. The character is presented as a legendary luchador from the "Gulf of America" who was once a top star but was blackballed by rivals and has now returned to reclaim glory in wrestling
. Despite the storyline denial, it is widely confirmed that Chad Gable is El Grande Americano, with fans noting similarities in moves and physique, and WWE itself acknowledging the connection
. In summary, El Grande Americano is a WWE luchador gimmick performed by Chad Gable, blending comedy and wrestling skill, and has become a notable new character on WWE programming in 2025.
