According to PWInsider, there are pitches in WWE right now to bring back the Sin Cara character.
Sin Cara debuted for WWE in 2011, with CMLL’s current top draw Mistico donning the mask. By the end of that year, WWE star Hunico was also wearing a Sin Cara mask for a Mask vs. Mask feud between Sin Cara Azul and Sin Cara Negro.
Even though Mistico’s version of Sin Cara won that feud, he was out of WWE a couple years later, while the character continued on in kayfabe with Hunico back under the mask. He
played Sin Cara in WWE until 2019, when WWE released him as well.
The twist on Insider’s report is that WWE’s current idea to revive the Sin Cara character involves bringing in someone new to play the role and wear the mask. It’s not clear who that person is yet, as the idea is still best described as a pitch rather than something that is definitely happening.
A recent rumor indicates that WWE is looking at Mexican talent differently after Penta’s recent world title match against Roman Reigns on Raw in Mexico City was such a big success. Perhaps the pitch to bring back Sin Cara is related to that, as well as WWE’s general interest in monetizing its AAA brand.
Do you think the Sin Cara character can work in WWE today? Does it all depend on who is chosen to wear the mask? Let me know your thoughts on WWE’s latest creative pitch in the comments below, Cagesiders.
