Original El Grande Americano advances to AAA Rey de Reyes tournament finals
The original El Grande Americano has cost the second El Grande Americano a grand opportunity, and instead himself qualified for the Rey de Reyes tournament finals.
In the February 7th edition of AAA on Fox, the original Americano defeated Rey Fenix, Dragon Lee, and Octagon Jr. to advance to the finals. However, it was El Grande Americano II (Ludwig Kaiser) who was originally scheduled to compete in the match.
Instead, Gable’s Americano attacked and handcuffed Kaiser’s Americano backstage to take his spot in the qualifying match, before winning it himself.
Midway through the match, Los Americanos (Rayo Americano & Bravo Americano) attempted to help Kaiser’s Americano get free from the handcuffs, but were unsuccessful.
In the finishing moments of the match, Americano, in his trademark fashion, slipped a metal plate under his mask to headbutt all of his opponents before hitting Octagon Jr. with a diving headbutt to secure the pinfall.
The post-match segment saw Kaiser’s Americano run to the ring as Gable’s Americano performed a successful near escape. Till now, only Gable’s Americano and La Parka have been confirmed as the first two finalists of the Rey de Reyes tournament. The Rey de Reyes tournament final four-way is scheduled to take place on March 14th, 2026.
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