WWE Shop has officially begun selling replicas of “La Yesca,” the iconic iguana puppet used by popular AAA star Mr. Iguana, just days before the highly anticipated WWE x AAA Worlds Collide event this Friday. Priced at $59.99, the La Yesca puppet features Mr. Iguana’s distinctive logo and allows fans to own a unique piece of crossover wrestling memorabilia that celebrates both WWE’s expanding international partnerships and the colorful character work of AAA’s beloved performer[5][3].
Mr. Iguana—an instant fan favorite known for his over-the-top ring persona and charismatic use of the La Yesca iguana puppet—has quickly caught the attention of WWE’s merchandising team. This move marks one of the first times WWE has offered puppet replicas as official merchandise, reflecting the growing influence of AAA talent in WWE’s storytelling and partnership initiatives. According to WWE.com, the product description emphasizes the faithful recreation of La Yesca as seen on WWE and AAA broadcasts, ensuring collectors and fans alike get an authentic experience[5].
The inclusion of La Yesca merchandise coincides with WWE’s strategic promotion of the WWE x AAA Worlds Collide event, which will showcase talent from both promotions in a groundbreaking inter-promotional wrestling event. The sale of La Yesca puppets is seen as a timely marketing push, likely aiming to boost fan engagement and broaden WWE Shop’s catalog with items that resonate deeply with both WWE and AAA audiences.
Sources close to WWE’s marketing division revealed that interest in Mr. Iguana has been steadily on the rise ever since the wrestler’s surprise appearances on WWE programming earlier this year. As the popularity of La Yesca soared, WWE’s design team started exploring ways to bring the puppet into their official product line. One senior WWE designer, Bill Miekina, was spotted at Worlds Collide weekend events, signaling high-level WWE staff involvement in integrating AAA elements into WWE’s product development pipeline[2].
The La Yesca puppet is not the only merchandise WWE has introduced around Mr. Iguana. Earlier this year, WWE Shop launched the first official Mr. Iguana branded T-shirt at $34.99, expanding the character’s commercial footprint in WWE’s global merchandising strategy. Additionally, Mr. Iguana has been featured on a limited-edition Topps trading card alongside other AAA stars like Aerostar and Octagon Jr., further cementing his crossover appeal[2].
Wrestling industry insiders have noted that WWE’s decision to market La Yesca puppets reflects the growing trend of integrating unique and culturally rich gimmicks from international promotions. Commentary on the latest Fightful podcast highlighted that WWE’s collaboration with AAA allows the company to tap into diverse wrestling styles and character presentation, creating fresh storylines and merchandise opportunities for a broad global audience. According to one anonymous WWE source, “The La Yesca puppet is a perfect example of how WWE is embracing international flavor and fan-favorite personas to enrich our universe and product offerings”[5].
Fans have reacted enthusiastically to the announcement on social media, with wrestling figure collectors and puppet enthusiasts praising WWE Shop for diversifying its merchandise lineup. Some in the wrestling figure community pointed out similarities between La Yesca and existing iguana puppets found on platforms like Amazon, but eagerly anticipate the officially licensed WWE puppet as a superior collectible item due to its detailed craftsmanship and official branding[2].
The WWE x AAA Worlds Collide event scheduled for this Friday promises to be a milestone moment, with Mr. Iguana and La Yesca playing a central role in showcasing the best of AAA talent on a major WWE stage. WWE’s merchandising push with La Yesca puppets adds an exciting physical dimension to this crossover, allowing fans to bring home a piece of the spectacle in a way that is both fun and authentic.
With WWE Shop expanding into novel merchandise categories such as puppets, action figures, apparel, and trading cards related to crossover stars like Mr. Iguana, the company signals its commitment to innovating how wrestling characters connect with fans beyond the ring. Industry watchers expect WWE will continue to explore similar merchandising opportunities as international collaboration projects grow. For now, the La Yesca puppet stands as a standout example of this new wave of wrestling collectibles.
Interested fans can purchase the official La Yesca puppet now directly from WWE Shop for $59.99. Given its limited availability and high demand surrounding the Worlds Collide event, it is advisable to act quickly. For wrestling collectors and fans of AAA’s unique character work, owning La Yesca offers a tangible link to one of wrestling’s most entertaining personas entering the mainstream WWE universe.
As the worlds of WWE and AAA collide, La Yesca puppets capture the spirit of a new era in wrestling merchandising—one that honors traditional character artistry while opening new doors for fan engagement and global reach[5][3][2].