Ludwig Kaiser has become one of the most beloved figures in Mexican wrestling as El Grande Americano, and the fan response to his Rey de Reyes victory shows the character has reached a level of cultural connection that goes far beyond a typical crossover act. ​ Kaiser won the 2026 AAA Rey de Reyes tournament on March 14 in Puebla, Mexico, earning a future shot at the AAA Mega Championship. During the ceremonial sword presentation one week later, Kaiser teared up delivering a speech in Spanish, telling the crowd that the pride of Mexico is not about the color of your skin but about the culture and the people. He stopped to kiss a baby in the front row on his way to the ring. ​ WWE's post of the celebration on X drew over 13,000 likes and revealed just how deeply the character resonates in Mexico. The most-liked reply: "Yeah we're never gonna see Ludwig Kaiser ever again. This man has truly found himself." ​ Another fan wrote: "For American WWE fans this seems like a ridiculous joke, but...