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Time of India
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mr Iguana set to make WWE main roster debut: What is the AAA star's real name?
Mr Iguana is set to make his WWE main roster debut, skipping the NXT route, and this has created a great deal of buzz among fans. The star gave a good account of himself at the recently held Worlds Collide event, which featured performers from WWE and AAA. His unique mannerisms became a rage, resulting in a surge in his merchandise. His puppet Yesca too captured the WWE Universe's attention. With that, here is a look at Mr Iguana's personal and professional life. What is Mr Iguana's real name? Know here Mr Iguana is set to be the first AAA star to benefit from the WWE's decision to purchase the Mexican promotion. In an interview with Línea Directa TV, the luchador confirmed that he will be debuting on the main roster and not on NXT, the WWE's development brand. Mr Iguana was born in 1988 and is currently 36 years old. IGUANA CLUB 🦎@MrIguana & La Yezca captivated all of us and we want more! His real name is Santiago Ibarra Calderón but he is better known by his ring name Mr Iguana. He made his in-ring debut in Mexico on the independent circuit in 2009 and soon emerged as a force to reckon with in the country. A veteran in his own right, he signed with AAA in 2020 and soon became its Mixed Tag Champion with La Hiedra He is one of the few Mexican luchadors who uses face paint instead of a mask, which is an integral part of Lucha Libre. What did Mr Iguana do at Worlds Collide? Mr Iguana teamed up with Aero Star and Octagon Jr to defeat WWE's LWO and Lince Dorado in a six-man tag match. He brought his A-game to the table and even shared a few moments with Yesca, his quirky hand puppet. Mr Iguana, however, was not involved the decisive fall as that honour went to Octagon Jr when he pinned Lince Dorado for the win.
Fox News
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
WWE's Money in the Bank, Worlds Collide part of wild day of pro wrestling
The pro wrestling world will be traded to two major events on Saturday. WWE and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide will co-produce Worlds Collide to start the day. The event will feature wrestlers from both promotions as well as performers from Total Nonstop Action. It's the first cross-promotion event that will feature AAA and WWE wrestlers since 1997. WWE held Worlds Collide in 2022 for stars of NXT and NXT UK. It's also the first major event for WWE and AAA since WWE announced the acquisition of AAA during WrestleMania 41. Wrestling fans who are only really familiar with WWE and the three brands under it will get a healthy dose of Lucha Libre competition. El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr., Pagano and Psycho Clown will be in a six-man tag-team match against SmackDown's Legado Del Fantasma — the group featuring Santos Escobar, Angel and Berto. Lince Dorado will team up with Latino World Order members Dragon Lee and Cruz Del Toro in a separate six-man tag-team match against Octagón Jr., Aero Star and Mr. Iguana. Additionally, Stephanie Vaquer will start her day in a tag-team match with Lola Vice against Mexican wrestling legend Chik Tormenda and Panamanian wrestling legend Dalys. Vaquer will later take part in the women's Money in the Bank ladder match. Two championships will also be on the line at Worlds Collide. NXT North American champion Ethan Page will look to defend his title against Laredo Kid, Rey Fenix and Je'Von Evans. Page shocked Ricky Saints last month when he won the title, but now faces three high-flyers who are itching for some gold. The match a lot of fans will be interested in is El Hijo del Vikingo vs. Chad Gable for the AAA Mega Championship. Vikingo won the title against Alberto El Patrón last month. He now takes on Gable, who has had his struggles against luchadores over the last few months. Gable and Vikingo have tussled in recent weeks as well, and now Saturday there will be gold on the line. The dust from Worlds Collide will have to settle quickly as the attention will turn to Money in the Bank as six men and six women, respectively, will look to grab the briefcase which contains a contract for a world title shot anytime, anywhere. Solo Sikoa, LA Knight, Penta, Seth Rollins, Andrade and El Grande Americano will compete in the men's match. Vaquer, Alexa Bliss, Roxanne Perez, Rhea Ripley, Giulia and Naomi will compete on the women's side. Last year, Drew McIntyre won the match and tried to cash in during Damian Priest's match with Seth Rollins. Priest still hung on. Tiffany Stratton won the women's match and later cashed in on Nia Jax. She's still the WWE women's champion. Elsewhere, Lyra Valkyria and Becky Lynch's bitter feud will come to a head with the Women's Intercontinental Championship on the line. Lynch turned on Valkyria on "Monday Night Raw" following their tag-team title win at WrestleMania 41. It quickly became personal between the two performers, and it will be put to rest on Saturday. John Cena will be in action as he teams up with Logan Paul to take on Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes. Cena defeated Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41, and Rhodes returned to action a few weeks ago. Cena interfered in Uso's World Heavyweight Championship defense against Paul, leading to the eventual tag-team match that was set up for Money in the Bank. Worlds Collide is set to begin at 3 p.m. ET, and Money in the Bank is set to begin at 7 p.m. ET. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'A torn groin and a busted eardrum': WWE's Rey Mysterio speaks about his injury that led to WrestleMania exit
(Image Via WWE) WWE 's Rey Mysterio has recently opened up about his injury that led to his WrestleMania 41 exit. The Lucha Libre star has provided an update on his injury he suffered back in April that kept him out of WrestleMania 41. He has recently confirmed that he suffered a torn groin and busted eardrum just days before WrestleMania 41, injuring himself from competing with 'El Grande Americano' Chad Gable. Rey Mysterio revealed that he had suffered a torn groin injury back on the April 18 episode of SmackDown in Las Vegas during a six-man tag team match with Rey Fenix and Dragon Lee against American Made. He was set to face off against El Grande Americano on night one of WrestleMania 41; however, his injury led to his replacement by Rey Fenix. Rey Mysterio reveals his injury and his exit from WrestleMania WWE legend Rey Mysterio has opened up about the injuries that forced him to withdraw from WrestleMania 41 , revealing he suffered a torn groin and a busted eardrum just days before the event. He opened up about it during an interview with the National Hispanic Media Coalition's Impact Awards Gala, where he received the Legend Impact Award, Mysterio discussed the physical toll of his storied career. While speaking to Jim Varsallone during the National Hispanic Media Coalition's Impact Awards Gala, the lucha legend said, 'No, not easy (to stay on top in the wrestling industry), obviously, with the amount of injuries that I've had over the years. I'm actually recovering from one that I just had right before WrestleMania. A torn groin and a busted eardrum.' Mysterious luchador attacks Rey Mysterio & Dragon Lee after Creeds match: Raw, March 17, 2025 He further stated, I still love doing what I do.'I still love doing what I do. I definitely believe that I picked up my second wind when my son started to wrestle, and he broke in for the first time. Although he's been around since he was seven years old, when we had the storyline with Eddie Guerrero and the custody of Dominik (Mysterio). 'But overall, the passion that I have for the sport. I wanna consider myself a peacemaker. I don't have any problems, at least I don't think I do, with any of my colleagues, with my fans around the world,' he added. Rey Mysterio, Brenda Victoria Castillo talk National Hispanic MC Legend Impact Award, WWE, AAA, Dom Rey Mysterio even opened up on how he is recovering, and expressed his love for wrestling, 'I like to connect and some way, that keeps me pushing forward and loving what I've been doing for the past three, four years, or should I say from the age of four when I started training. So, the connection is definitely still there, I enjoy doing it. I enjoy watching my son… It's a diversity of fans, and to be able to travel around the world and connect with all these fans, at times, has been just amazing. The love and support that they show is like no other.' ( source: WrestleTalk ) Also Read : Roman Reigns surpasses 10 million followers to become the 7th most followed wrestler on Instagram | WWE News - Times of India While Mysterio's recovery timeline remains uncertain, fans and colleagues alike are hopeful for his return to the ring. His resilience and dedication continue to inspire, underscoring his status as a revered figure in the world of professional wrestling.
Newsweek
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
John Cena Revives WWE Alter-Ego For One Night
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena, currently on a dominant heel run during his 2025 retirement tour, recently gave WWE fans a delightful and unexpected throwback at CCXP Mexico. The 17-time World Champion embraced Mexican culture by briefly bringing back his iconic and humorous masked alter ego, "Juan Cena." The memorable moment occurred when, during a panel conversation, the host presented Cena with a Lucha Libre mask and playfully asked if he would bring back the character. Initially, Cena laughed and expressed playful uncertainty. JUAN CENA NA CCXP MX!!! John Cena fez a alegria dos fãs mexicanos ao vestir máscara de Lucha Libre no Palco Omelete. SHOWMAKER DEMAIS!! — omelete (@omelete) June 1, 2025 "Ah yes, Lucha Libre! Yes — thank you so much for the gift. But I don't think the fans would want me to wear the mask," he teased. After some good-natured interaction with the enthusiastic crowd, Cena eventually donned the mask. Once masked, Cena hyped up the audience before exclaiming how it made him feel. "OOOOOH! How did that feel? I felt like another person. I felt like my secret identity. Yeah — you couldn't see me!" he joked, referencing his famous catchphrase with a new twist. Cena then smiled and directly addressed the crowd's recognition of the gimmick: "Some of these people remember — there was a WWE character, a masked wrestler called Juan Cena." The "Juan Cena" persona originated during Cena's feud with The Nexus back in late 2010. After being "fired" (storyline) by Nexus leader Wade Barrett, Cena "disappeared" from WWE television for a short period. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 20: John Cena is introduced before his match against Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 20: John Cena is introduced before his match against Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, then made a surprising return at non-televised WWE live events wearing a distinctive purple and yellow mask, comically marketed as John Cena's Mexican cousin, "Juan Cena."This masked character never had a full run on WWE television and was primarily an attraction at house shows. One of his most notable involvements as Juan Cena interfered in a three-way WWE Championship match featuring then-champion The Miz and Wade Barrett, ensuring Barrett did not win the title. Though the gimmick was short-lived and quickly dropped as the Nexus storyline progressed, "Juan Cena" became a beloved cult-favorite among WWE fans for its sheer absurdity and Cena's commitment to the temporary role. The CCXP Mexico appearance served as a fun, nostalgic nod to this unique piece of his storied career, offering a lighthearted moment amidst his current serious heel championship reign. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE Undisputed Champion John Cena delights fans by reviving his Juan Cena persona in Mexico
WWE Undisputed Champion delighted his fans after reviving the old Juan Cena persona, treating his fans with a nostalgic surprise at the CCXP Mexico. The Cenation leader, who is busy with his farewell tour as he will bid goodbye to the ring forever in 2025, revived his comedic alter ego, Juan Cena, at the Comic-Con Experience (CCXP) while promoting for Peacemaker: Season 2, in Mexico City. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The star was last seen in action at WWE SmackDown, alongside his arch-rival Cody Rhodes, for qualifying in a much-anticipated match at the upcoming Money in the Bank premium live event, which is slated to air live from Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. As per the confirmed match card, John Cena and Logan Paul are all set to team up to lock horns against Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso. John Cena revives his Juan Cena persona in Mexico John Cena has recently been in the limelight again for reviving his Juan Cena persona in Mexico. The event saw Cena don a vibrant Lucha Libre mask, reminiscing of his character that he briefly portrayed in 2010. Cena's appearance at CCXP Mexico wasn't limited to wrestling nostalgia. His main purpose at the show was to promote the upcoming season of the series alongside director James Gunn. DC STUDIOS e PEACEMAKER na CCXPMX 25 | Omelete Stage While speaking during CCXP Mexico, the host gave John Cena a Lucha Libre mask and prompted the WWE champion to bring Juan Cena on stage. laughed and thanked them for giving them , saying he wasn't sure if fans would want him to wear it, saying, 'Ah yes, Lucha Libre! Yes, thank you so much for the gift. But I don't think the fans would want me to wear the mask.' A hesitant John Cena, after a lot of teasing, finally wore the mask and screamed in excitement. Afterwards, Cena said it made him feel like a different person, like he had a secret identity. John Cena joked that no one could see him, saying, 'OOOOOH! How did that feel? I felt like another person. I felt like my secret identity. Yeah — you couldn't see me!' The 'Juan Cena' character made its debut back in 2010, during John Cena's intense feud with The Nexus. After being "fired" by Wade Barrett, Cena showed up at some non-televised events donning the Lucha Libre mask as 'Juan Cena', claiming to be a distant cousin of John Cena. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Also Read : With his purple mask, this character brought a fun and memorable twist to WWE, even if it was only around for a short time. Unfortunately, Juan Cena never made a full TV run and was quickly dropped as the storyline progressed, but it became a cult-favorite for fans who liked it.
