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4. Gran Metalik's Outfit Inspiration

Gran Metalik
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Gran Metalik took a page out of opponent Rey Mysterio's playbook by doing some pop culture cosplay on Raw. The ring jacket he wore during his entrance was a direct tribute to one worn by the character Orion in Super Sendai, more commonly known as Power Rangers in the west.

Instead of having all of the Rangers emblazoned across his chest piece, Metalik had a collection of masks he's worn over the years. That jacket was a labour of love for whomever made it.

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