Penta has no worry, nor a want to be anybody however himself. The masked famous person is arguably probably the most thrilling debutant the WWE has seen in a while because the promotion continues looking for Rey Mysterio’s successor.
Mysterio, a WWE Corridor of Famer, is broadly thought-about the best luchador in WWE historical past if not all {of professional} wrestling. Eclipsing the three-time world champion could also be an insurmountable problem, however discovering an acceptable successor has additionally proved troublesome.
Kalisto and Dragon Lee did not make an enduring affect. Even Mistico, broadly thought-about a generational expertise, stumbled by a disappointing WWE run as Sin Cara. Whereas it is too quickly to crown Penta as WWE’s subsequent nice luchador a month after his debut, early indicators point out the WWE has one thing particular on its arms.
“I do not wish to be the subsequent Rey Mysterio,” Penta advised CBS Sports activities forward of the Royal Rumble. “I wish to be the primary Penta El Zero Miedo.
“I love Rey Mysterio as a luchador and individual. Penta is completely different. My type is completely different. My persona is completely different. For that reason, I wish to be the primary Penta in WWE.”
Penta, 39, is a adorned skilled wrestler. Earlier than signing with WWE, the 21-year veteran gained many singles and tag crew titles in promotions together with All Elite Wrestling, Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, TNA Wrestling, Ring of Honor and Lucha Underground.
Penta’s WWE debut exceeded lofty expectations. It seems Penta’s distinctive charisma and elite wrestling pair completely with WWE’s industry-leading presentation. Based on PW Insider, WWE president Nick Khan mentioned the corporate has excessive hopes for Penta at a City Corridor occasion on Jan. 29. His artistic path suggests as a lot. Penta is undefeated in three televised WWE appearances and lasted the longest of anybody within the Royal Rumble after beginning the match along with his idol Mysterio.
“It is very shocking for me,” Penta mentioned of the corporate’s suggestions. “Final evening somebody referred to as me to inform me what number of of my masks WWE bought. I mentioned, ‘Wow! Actually? This quantity?!’
“I bear in mind 20 years in the past once I began this dream. A very powerful factor was I by no means doubted my expertise, ardour or something. Now I am residing the dream.”
