Cain Velasquez made his first wrestling appearance since being released from jail at last night’s AAA Worldwide event in Tempe, Arizona.
In March, Velasquez was charged with attempted murder following a shooting in San Jose, California where it is alleged he fired multiple shots at a vehicle with passengers inside.
Appearing at AAA Worldwide, Velasquez donned a mask and teamed with Pagano and Blue Demon Jr. to defeat Taurus, Sam Adonis, and Gringo Loco.
Speaking to the crowd, the former UFC fighter expressed his gratitude for being able to appear.
“To be here, in front of you guys, right now, it’s a dream come true. I truly appreciate it all, what you guys have always done, supporting me, my family.”
“To be here, in front of you guys, right now, it’s a dream come true. I truly appreciate it all, what you guys have always done, supporting me, my family.”
— Cain Velasquez in his first public appearance since being released from jail pic.twitter.com/cCjFdWcnOJ
— MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) December 4, 2022
Cain was granted permission to appear by Santa Clara County judge Daniel Nishigaya last month, under the condition that he attended with a law enforcement officer.
Under California law, Velasquez faces a possible nine years behind bars if convicted of attempted murder.
Cain Velasquez is out here having the time of his life. Man can still go. pic.twitter.com/8RaPnbmOhP
— Shaheen Al-Shatti (@shaunalshatti) December 4, 2022
