Mr. Iguana emotionally reflects on WWE Royal Rumble inclusion
Being able to participate in WWE Royal Rumble 2026 was an emotional experience for Mr. Iguana.
Two members of the Lucha Libre AAA roster — Mr. Iguana and La Parka — made the trip to Saudi Arabia to appear as surprise entrants in the men’s Royal Rumble match last weekend. For Mr. Iguana, the moment was a dream come true and something he never thought would actually be possible. He was nearly moved to tears while speaking in a promo after the match.
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“So far from home, but so close to everyone,” Mr. Iguana said. “A great experience. The dream came true and we’re here. A year ago, I didn’t know where I’d be. And today, I’m here with all these superstars on the other side of the world. I just want to thank the WWE Universe, the fans, and everyone. A dream came true. And honestly, it really moves me. It’s a wild ride that I never imagined possible. And it’s happening, and there’s so much to come. But listening to the reaction and everything, that’s why we’re here and we’ll continue here.”
Mr. Iguana — a former Mixed Tag Team Champion for AAA — has become a fan favorite with WWE audiences since AAA was acquired by WWE last year. He plays a comedic character alongside his puppet sidekick La Yesca.
In Mexico, AAA now airs on Fox every week. The card for the upcoming February 7 episode includes Mr. Iguana & Lola Vice challenging Ethan Page & Chelsea Green for the Mixed Tag Team titles.
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