The El Grande Americano character has attracted criticism from fans and wrestlers who viewed the character as racially insensitive and lucha libre’s ock lol. Talk about him Keepin ‘That 100 The podcast, Conan, dismissed these criticisms, claiming that fans always find something to complain about.
“A lot of people complain, mate? People are complaining about everything. You can give people a bar of gold and they’re like, ‘Oh, there’s a scar in the corner.’ You can take it as long as you want. ”
Conan admitted that professional wrestling is “always behind the curve regarding racial sensitivity.” Today, Conan is pleased that El Grande Americano has taken Lucha Libre.
“You can’t be outwardly racial. You have to be very interesting and subtle about it. But it’s a parody, do you know what I’m saying? I have no problem with it.”
Konnan has no issues with El Grande American, especially when compared to some of WWE’s other Mexico-based characters. On his podcast, Konnan recalled some of the WWE ideas he had in question.
“I think it’s the most important part. It’s mean Mexicans. No, it’s not. If you remember the lawnmower – Mexil – very despicable, do you know? I thought Piñatas were lucha and mean.
Americano recently defeated Dragonlee for the WWE Speed Championship and is reportedly heading for the AAA. While the debate about the character is unlikely to disappear anytime soon, Conan makes it a light homage to old wrestling, not an insult.
