The wrestler formerly known as Sin Cara and Hunico in WWE has announced he has changed his name. The 42-year-old Jorge Arias will now be wrestling under the name Cinta de Oro. The name had previously been used by one of his wrestling idols growing up who would later become a coach of his.
According to a report from Pro Wrestling Sheet, Arias received permission to use the name from the sons of the original Cinta de Oro, who also gave him their father’s mask to wear.
Arias and the sons of the original Cinta de Oro posed for a picture on Instagram:
Sin Cara Asks For His WWE Release
Last month, Sin Cara took to social media to ask WWE for his release.
“Last night, after much consideration and prayer, thinking about my kids and their future, I made one of the toughest decisions but most sensible that I could have made in my professional wrestling career; I have asked WWE for my release,” Sin Cara began his statement with.
“I’m so grateful for the opportunity I was given, however, I’ve noticed that I’m trapped in a place where I’m not valued as an athlete or talent. I’ve worked hard and honestly, throughout many years pulling my weight, I’ve been loyal, respectful, a team player, a supporter and I’ve waited patiently for an opportunity to show the world all that I can do. Unfortunately, after all these years, that opportunity never came and I feel like that will never come so long as I stay in the spot that I am.”
