The wrestling world witnessed something special at WWE Worlds Collide, and veteran promoter Konnan believes we’re just seeing the beginning. AAA’s Mr. Iguana captured hearts and imaginations with his unique presentation, complete with his beloved puppet companion “La Yesca.” What happened next might have revealed the blueprint for the 36-year-old’s WWE future.
La Yesca Becomes Instant Heat Magnet
Wrestling fans know that the best characters create genuine emotional investment from audiences. Mr. Iguana’s hand puppet “La Yesca” proved this theory during the opening Six Man Tag Team Match at Worlds Collide. When Lince Dorado delivered a Spanish fly followed by an elbow drop directly onto the puppet, the crowd’s reaction told the whole story.
The audience didn’t just boo – they were genuinely upset about the puppet’s treatment. This type of organic crowd connection represents pure gold in professional wrestling, where manufactured moments often fall flat with modern audiences.
Konnan Breaks Down the Iguana Phenomenon
Speaking on “Keepin’ It 100,” Konnan couldn’t contain his excitement about Mr. Iguana’s reception from the WWE Universe. The veteran wrestling mind sees something special brewing with this unique character presentation.
“It was super over, super over. They were chanting Iguana,” Konnan explained. “There was a point where Lince Dorado, which we do this in Mexico all the time, he elbow drops the iguana and stomps it and the whole place starts booing in Mexico, which I’m sure will catch on in the United States.”
Konnan also praised Lince Dorado’s professional performance, stepping up to replace the injured Joaquin Wilde in the match. This kind of adaptability showcases why AAA talent continues earning respect on WWE’s biggest stages.
Why Mr. Iguana’s WWE Success Seems Inevitable
The wrestling business has evolved dramatically over the past three decades, but certain fundamentals never change. Konnan believes Mr. Iguana possesses exactly what modern WWE needs to recapture that special connection with audiences.
“In Iguana’s case, nobody looks like him, he was different you know?” Konnan noted, highlighting the character’s instant visual impact. The comparison to WWE’s golden era of character work speaks volumes about what makes this gimmick so compelling.
“And it goes back to remember when WWE was pure gimmicks like 30 years ago … since there’s few gimmicks, he stood out right and he’s a merchandise bonanza with the iguana.”
The Merchandise Factor
Beyond in-ring performance, Mr. Iguana represents something WWE executives dream about – natural merchandising opportunities. La Yesca practically sells itself as a collectible item, potentially creating multiple revenue streams that extend far beyond traditional wrestling merchandise.
AAA’s WWE Pipeline Continues Growing
Mr. Iguana isn’t the only AAA star that Konnan expects to thrive in WWE’s environment. The promoter identified several other talents who could make significant impacts with proper presentation and booking.
Vikingo earned specific praise for his incredible athletic ability, while Dr. Wagner Jr. received recognition for possessing the complete package. According to Konnan, Wagner Jr. “has everything to make it size, ability you know, he just has to get pushed.”
What’s Next for Wrestling’s Most Unlikely Star?
Mr. Iguana’s WWE signing represents more than just another talent acquisition – it signals WWE’s willingness to embrace truly unique character presentations again. With La Yesca already generating genuine crowd reactions and Konnan predicting mainstream success, wrestling fans might be witnessing the birth of the next breakout character.
Will Mr. Iguana and La Yesca become the merchandise phenomenon that Konnan predicts, or will WWE’s creative process somehow diminish what made this character special in the first place?
