Kaiser Takes Over El Grande Americano, Gable Injured

Chad Gable, sidelined due to an injury requiring surgery after a storyline attack by Penta, has stepped away from his roles as both himself and the masked El Grande Americano, the latter of whom held the WWE Speed Championship. Ludwig Kaiser has taken over the El Grande Americano persona on WWE RAW, continuing the Speed Championship storyline, a move that has sparked criticism from some wrestling veterans like Vince Russo. Gable has passed leadership of the American Made faction to Ivy Nile during his absence. WWE has not yet addressed how it will handle the character's dual identity or future feuds upon Gable's return. The company is also managing several other major injuries, which are impacting ongoing storylines. Fan speculation continues as to the long-term direction for both the character and the Speed Title.