Fans tuning into WWE RAW on November 24 thought they were getting one last John Cena appearance before Survivor Seriesbut what they got instead was a full-on fake out.
During the go-home show in Oklahoma City, Cenas music hit, the crowd erupted, and then the big reveal dropped: it wasnt Cena at all. It was a little person impersonating himand now we know exactly who it was.
During the segment, Dominik Mysterio was in rare form, cutting a promo where he told fans that Cena wasnt even in the building. The crowd didnt believe him, and right on cue, Cenas music blared throughout the Paycom Center. Fans popped as if the 17-time World Champion was about to step through the curtain. Instead, they got a pint-sized impersonator decked out in full Cena gear, complete with the jorts, the hat, and even his signature entrance mannerisms. Behind him was another little person with a camcorder, wearing a STU shirt in a nod to WWEs longtime cameraman.
The impersonator entered the ring and mocked Dominik, who initially said he would take the high road and not engage. That didnt last. Dominik dropped him with a cheap shot, prompting Rey Mysterio to sprint out and defend the impersonator from further damage at the hands of his son.
After the segment aired, fans quickly began speculating who the impersonator wasand now the identity has been confirmed. The faux Cena was portrayed by Syko, a performer known from Discoverys Big Little Brawlers and one of the top stars of the Micro Wrestling Federation. The MWF tours nationally and runs multiple weekly shows in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, where Syko is a regular draw.
The segment was pure sports entertainment, mixing humor with storyline heat between Cena and Dominik ahead of their Intercontinental Championship match at Survivor Series. That match is scheduled for Saturday, November 29, at Petco Park in San Diego, marking the first time Survivor Series takes place in a stadium setting.
What did you think of WWEs Cena swerve on RAW? Did the segment land or fall flat for you? Drop your reactions in the comments and let us know if Syko deserves more WWE screen time after stealing the show.
