WWE Raw Wrestler Rises in Mexico, Hailed as Next Cena or Hogan
Filmogaz.com reports that Ludwig Kaiser has become a major figure in Mexican wrestling. He performs as El Grande Americano and won a high-profile tournament in March 2026.
Rey de Reyes victory
Kaiser captured the 2026 AAA Rey de Reyes on March 14. The final took place at Auditorio GNP Seguros in Puebla, Mexico.
He defeated the Original El Grande Americano, Chad Gable, plus La Parka and Santos Escobar. The victory grants a future shot at the AAA Mega Championship.
Ceremony and moment
One week later, during the Week 2 ceremonial sword presentation, Kaiser spoke in Spanish. He thanked the Peña family and the crowd and became visibly emotional.
He said pride in Mexico comes from culture and people, not skin color. He also kissed a baby in the front row on his way to the ring.
Social reaction
WWE posted video of the celebration on X on March 22, 2026. The post drew more than 13,000 likes.
Fan replies flooded the thread. The most-liked reply, with about 1,300 likes, suggested fans would not see the same Ludwig Kaiser again.
Another comment, with roughly 700 likes, contrasted American and Mexican reactions to the character. A separate reply, near 400 likes, focused on the scene’s emotional weight.
Some supporters urged WWE and AAA to move quickly and put the Mega Championship on Kaiser. One fan claimed he could follow a path toward becoming a major Mexican icon.
Many framed this as a case of a WWE Raw wrestler rises in Mexico, hailed as next Cena or Hogan by some fans.
Character evolution
Kaiser is from Germany and has embraced local culture. He learned Spanish and delivers his AAA promos in Spanish.
He took over the El Grande Americano character from Chad Gable in June 2025 after an injury. What began as a temporary fill-in has become an organic success under the WWE-AAA partnership.
Feud and storyline
Chad Gable returned at the 2026 Royal Rumble as the “Original” El Grande Americano. The angle paints Gable as a fraud who cannot speak Spanish and uses AI-generated promos.
After the Rey de Reyes win, AAA Mega Champion Dominik Mysterio confronted Kaiser at the ceremony. Mysterio appeared to offer a handshake, but an ambush followed when the Original intervened.
The Original stole the ceremonial sword to end the segment. The theft sets up the next chapter for both feuds and a title chase.
Context and schedule
The 2026 Rey de Reyes is the first held under WWE ownership of AAA. The event is running as a three-week special on Lucha Libre AAA episodes.
The final week of the special is scheduled to air on March 28. Fans and promoters will watch closely to see if AAA’s Mega Championship picture changes soon.
