At CCXP Mexico, John Cena brings back Juan Cena WWE character, thrilling fans by donning a Lucha Libre mask during a special appearance. This surprising moment unfolded as Cena continues his retirement tour, showcasing both nostalgia and fun for wrestling enthusiasts.
John Cena Embraces a Classic Persona at CCXP Mexico
Recently, John Cena, the 17-time World Champion and WWE Undisputed Champ, brought a beloved masked gimmick out of retirement during a visit to CCXP Mexico. Appearing alongside director James Gunn, Cena was handed a brightly colored luchador mask on stage. Initially, Cena hesitated about wearing the mask, openly questioning how fans might react to this playful throwback to his past character work.
After taking the mask from the director, Cena shifted gears and turned the interaction into an enthusiastic display, highlighting his signature sense of humor and his connection with wrestling lore.
“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.”
Eventually yielding to the moment, Cena put on the mask, posing in character and joking about the fun in adopting a new secret identity, reminiscent of his “You can’t see me” catchphrase.
” I felt like another person. I felt like my secret identity. Yeah, you couldn’t see me!”
James Gunn, playing along with Cena’s antics, added a touch of humor, commenting on Cena’s transformation behind the mask.
was much better than wearing a pair of glasses.
Recalling the Juan Cena Character from WWE History
The appearance at CCXP Mexico prompted Cena to reflect on his short-lived masked persona, Juan Cena, that captivated WWE audiences in 2010. Back then, following a scripted firing by Wade Barrett and the Nexus faction, Cena returned to TV as a mysterious masked wrestler, presented in storylines as his own “Mexican cousin.”
“Some of these people remember — there was a WWE character, a masked wrestler called Juan Cena.”
Although Juan Cena’s in-ring appearances were brief and mainly limited to special shows, the character became a playful and memorable chapter in Cena’s storied career. His brief reemergence of Juan Cena at the CCXP Mexico event delighted longtime WWE fans, especially those who recall his dramatic run-ins with Nexus and the creative storylines surrounding his “firing.”
Fans React and What’s Next for Cena
Audience members at the event, and fans online, reacted with excitement to seeing Juan Cena revived in Mexico—a country known for its deep appreciation of Lucha Libre wrestling traditions. This lively segment underscored Cena’s willingness to revisit both comedic and dramatic aspects of his career as he journeys through his retirement tour.
With the WWE Champ drawing cheers for reconnecting with old gimmicks, viewers are left wondering if he’ll revisit more of his classic personas before stepping away from the ring, perhaps even his Doctor of Thuganomics character. As Cena continues his farewell tour, fans will be watching closely for more spontaneous moments like the one seen on stage at CCXP Mexico.
