WWE is planning an exciting start to the New Year with the Netflix RAW anniversary event, which could feature the comeback of Chad Gable in Brooklyn, New York. Gable has been off TV since June due to a torn rotator cuff but has recently been seen training at the Performance Center.
Before his injury, Chad Gable portrayed El Grande Americano, a role now filled by Ludwig Kaiser. As the leader of the American Made stable, Gable earned his first WrestleMania appearance by defeating Rey Fenix in April under the mask of the Luchador character. Fans are eagerly anticipating his return, with rumors suggesting he might reignite a feud with Kaiser over the Grande Americano persona. His WWE TV comeback could happen as soon as next Monday.
PWInsider Elite’s Mike Johnson revealed that several WWE officials expect Gable to appear at the Netflix RAW anniversary show. This aligns with earlier reports indicating Gable could become the top villain in Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide and start a rivalry with Kaiser.
One major question around Gable’s return is what will happen to the American Made faction, which has mostly disappeared during his absence. Recently, only Ivy Nile has been seen regularly on WWE programming, while Julius and Brutus Creed have made rare appearances.
WWE aims to make the Netflix anniversary a memorable event by combining it with a Stranger Things crossover and featuring a world title match as the main event, with Bron Breaker challenging CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship.
Another big anticipated return might be Chris Jericho, who is expected to join WWE once his contract with AEW expires on December 31. There was speculation Jericho might surprise fans at the Royal Rumble, but if he doesn’t appear in Brooklyn next Monday, that could still happen later.
Fan Take: Chad Gable’s potential return signals a fresh chapter for WWE storylines, especially with the possible showdown against Ludwig Kaiser. Coupled with rumors of Chris Jericho’s debut, this Netflix RAW event could be a game-changer, injecting much-needed excitement into WWE fans’ New Year celebrations.
