After months (if not years) of rumors, weeks of mysterious promo packages, and one of the vital electrical debuts in years, Penta confirmed up on the second episode of Uncooked on Netflix, and I believe the world-traveled luchador might resolve a serious drawback that’s been affecting WWE for years. Through the years, WWE has tried and failed a number of occasions to construct up the following nice luchador to ultimately take over when Rey Mysterio, one of many most impactful Hispanic wrestlers of all time, lastly hangs up his boots.
However, I don’t suppose that might be an issue shifting ahead. In contrast to Sin Cara (each variations), Kalisto, and different luchadors who’ve been introduced in through the years, I believe Penta’s story will play out an entire lot otherwise, and I’ve a number of causes to again up these claims. Is it his already-established character and catchphrase (his monitor report is wild), his reference to the gang, the actual fact he’s wrestling in a brand new period of WWE, or one thing else? Let me break all of it down…
First Off, Penta Already Has An Established Model And His Nice ‘Cero Miedo’ Catchphrase
I noticed Penta, then going by the title Penta El Cero Miedo (certainly one of his many ring names), wrestle in a southern Illinois American Legion Corridor again in Might 2017, and it was one of many hottest matches I’ve seen with my very own two eyes. Earlier than he even made it to the ring, Penta was being showered with “Cero Miedo” (“Zero Worry”) chants from the rowdy crowd, and I keep in mind considering, “I can’t wait to see this man in WWE.” It wasn’t a matter of “if,” however as an alternative “when” for this charismatic and uber-talented wrestler.
I say this as a result of Penta, Pentagon Jr., Penta Darkish, or no matter else he’s been known as through the years, has a longtime model and picture that’s instantly recognizable and funky as hell. This man simply oozes charisma and has a sure aura about him that makes followers listen. Add within the alternative for basketball arenas and soccer stadiums stuffed with followers to chant “Cero Miedo,” and you’ve got a recipe for achievement.
He Had An On the spot Connection With The Crowd Earlier than He Even Stepped Into The Ring, Which Is Wild
There was so much to like concerning the second Uncooked of 2025, however the second I preserve going again to was Penta’s debut. I’ve been ready for this second for the reason that days of watching Pentagon Jr. tear it up on Lucha Underground (the place he fought WWE superstars like Rey Mysterio, Iyo Sky, and Chelsea Inexperienced). I have to not have been the one one, because the capability crowd in San Jose, California, was consuming up the debut. I imply, they have been going wild watching Penta work off some ring rust in opposition to Chad Gable.
Earlier than he even stepped into the ring, Penta had the gang consuming out of his hand. And, it solely obtained wilder from there. The match, which had some gnarly moments, and the post-match promo from Penta allowed him to additional construct that reference to the gang. If that connection retains up and the gang continues to lose it over him, we may very well be taking a look at not solely the most effective luchador WWE superstars of all time, however one of many all-time greats of the business.
So Many Different Luchadors Have Felt Like WWE Was Making an attempt To Discover The Subsequent Rey Mysterio, However Penta Has A Distinctive Look
Although Rey Mysterio wasn’t the primary luchador to wrestle for WWE (the legendary wrestler and actor Mil Máscaras briefly wrestled for the then-WWF throughout his Corridor of Fame profession), he’s undoubtedly the most important of the bunch for youthful wrestling followers. For years, it’s felt like WWE was all the time trying to find his successor, with many feeling like they have been just a few sort of variation of his character, look, and moveset.
It feels totally different with Penta. Positive, he’s a masked wrestler who can pull off some wild theatrics within the ring, however the comparisons just about cease there. He has all the time had a singular look (one which adjustments very often, if I’m being trustworthy) and a moveset that goes past high-flying aerobatics and technicality that’d make Jim Cornette lose his ever-loving thoughts. The masks, the facepaint, the ninja-like apparel, the bursts of intense physicality, all make him really feel like one thing new.
Triple H Is In Cost, And It Appears Like He is Totally Dedicated To Making Penta A Megastar
Bear in mind again in like 2011 when Sin Cara debuted in WWE after being constructed up for weeks, if not months? There have been nice promo packages, he had a pleasant look, a cool title, and a few nice strikes. However it was over just about as quickly because it began, for quite a lot of causes. The botched entrance that first night time, the bizarre temper lights, and the random feud between two variations of the wrestler that happened after the primary celebrity to put on the Sin Cara masks was suspended after which introduced again all contributed.
Fortunately, that didn’t occur throughout Penta’s Uncooked debut, and I believe that’s all as a result of Triple H, who has been main inventive for a few years now, appears dedicated to creating him not solely a preferred member of the roster, however a megastar. The mysterious promo packages, the robust debut in opposition to a proficient wrestler like Chad Gable as an alternative of a squash match, a post-match promo, all of it ought to be an indication that the corporate is placing cash and religion behind its latest star. That has me very excited.
However Wait Till His Brother, Rey Fenix, Comes To WWE
Often known as the Lucho Bros, Penta and Rey Fenix (real-life brothers, by the way in which) have been one of many finest tag groups in AEW and just about each promotion the place they’ve wrestled collectively through the years. As soon as Rey lastly involves WWE (undecided when, nevertheless it’s occurring), we might see much more from the corporate’s newest star.
They may proceed their historical past of being proficient and electrical tag staff wrestlers or they might decide up their feud that has performed out in a number of promotions around the globe through the years. Each time they’re in a narrative collectively (both as allies or rivals), these two go all out, and it’s going to be a sight to see. I’m over simply imagining all of the potential matchups just like the Lucho Bros in opposition to the Usos, the brand new Bloodline, the New Day, and several other others.
I really feel like that is the beginning of a brand new period for WWE with Penta within the combine, I can’t wait to see what the long run holds for him. Although the long run is unsure, I do know I’ll be trying out Uncooked with my Netflix subscription each week and gearing up for all these upcoming WWE occasions obtainable with a Peacock subscription.