Following El Grande Americano’s victory over CM Punk and AJ Styles on WWE RAW, which secured a Money in the Bank qualification, online discussion intensified as fans circulated images showing the luchador wearing Chad Gable’s signature wrestling boots. After Gable posted congratulations on X, he directly addressed the mounting evidence linking him to the masked figure.
Gable stated: “Really really proud of this guy. Even though I DID have to borrow him my boots (which he stretched out) last night because the airlines lost his. Big day for both of us Saturday, hombre! Good luck!” His response offers a kayfabe reason for the shared footwear, maintaining the ongoing storyline.
Really really proud of this guy!
— Chad Gable (@WWEGable) June 3, 2025
Even though I DID have to borrow him my boots (which he stretched out) last night because the airlines lost his.
Big day for both of us Saturday, hombre!
Good luck! pic.twitter.com/0iyCSYPkcw
This narrative thread began after Gable’s January loss to Penta, with Gable later debuting in March as El Grande Americano. Since then, he has effectively worked double duty, performing as himself while also competing as the masked wrestler—whose attire notably includes Gable’s usual singlet and an “American Made” mask—and denying any connection. The overt nature of the disguise has drawn commentary regarding its perceived simplicity.
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