Backlash 2025: Did WWE subtly confirm the end of Penta's singles push?
WWE Backlash 2025: Penta suffered his second singles loss in a matter of weeks
El Grande Americano, the self-proclaimed 'greatest luchador in the world', has been a thorn in the side of masked wrestlers ever since he burst on to the scene a few months ago. He made life difficult for the LWO and even beat Rey Fenix, Penta's brother, at WrestleMania 41. Fenix replaced Rey Mysterio in the match after the Hall of Famer picked an injury hours before the show.
With his interference in Penta's match tonight, the WWE may set the stage for 'The Man With Zero Fear' to reform the Lucha Brothers team with Rey Fenix. The two previously teamed together in All Elite Wrestling (AEW), emerging as a force to reckon with. If they reunite in WWE, it may add a new dimension to the company's tag team division that already includes the likes of DIY and The Street Profits.
Moreover, it could also help Rey get over with the WWE Universe. Penta's younger brother has had a handful of singles matches so far, but netizens feel that the crowd reaction is not up to the mark.
Rey Fenix not getting any pop from fansHas been well overhyped so far #Smackdown pic.twitter.com/oZtGGXJOCF
Thinking the same thing no pop for Andrade and Rey Fenix is insane
Going down this route will, however, mark the end of Penta's singles push.
Penta in WWE: How has the journey been so far?
Penta has given a good account of himself during his brief time on the roster. He has taken on the likes of Bron Breakker, Ludwig Kaiser, and Finn Balor. However, his booking has often left a lot to be desired. Vince Russo, a veteran writer, had highlighted this in an interaction with Indiatimes.
'I don't like the way they have been booking Penta AT ALL. Way too much 50/50 booking. He should be more dominant, in my opinion,' he had told the website.
Penta was the workhorse of the Royal Rumble 2025 as he lasted nearly 40 minutes in the titular match before being eliminated by Finn Balor. He then lost a 'Triple Threat' match against Ludwig Kaiser and Pete Dunne. The high flier was also pinned by Balor in a tag match where he teamed up with Bron Breakker to lock horns with the Irish star and Dominik Mysterio. Penta lost a fatal-4-way match for The Badass' Intercontinental title at 'Mania 41 when Dominik pinned 'The Prince' for the win. He suffered his first singles loss via pinfall when he lost to 'Daddy Dom' on the Raw after WrestleMania 41.
One is likely to get a better idea of what the future holds for Penta on this week's episode of Raw.
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