Penta’s long-awaited
WWE debut on January 13th shook things up in a way no one saw coming. The second-ever Netflix-streamed episode of
Monday Night Raw wasn’t just historic because of its platform. It became the stage where Penta walked in, obliterated Chad Gable, and walked out as the talk of the industry.
WWE had been teasing Penta’s arrival for weeks, and by the time he showed up, his merch was already everywhere. The timing wasn’t just smart—it was cutthroat. Before the match even aired, WWE Shop made sure you couldn’t miss his face. His gear dominated the homepage, making it clear: Penta was here to take over.
Outpacing Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and CM Punk in merch sales is no fluke—it’s a message
By January 17th, Penta became WWE’s top merch seller, surpassing powerhouses like
Roman Reigns,
Seth Rollins, and CM Punk. Let that sink in. A debutant outperformed the Tribal Chief, the Visionary, and
the CM Punk—three of the biggest names in wrestling history.
This isn’t just about sales; it’s a signal. Penta isn’t here to blend in. WWE is betting big on him, and fans are buying into the vision—literally. His merch isn’t just a product; it’s a statement of intent, both for the company and for him.
Jim Ross didn’t expect Penta to cause this much buzz, but even he knows it’s deserved
On
Grilling JR, Jim Ross admitted he didn’t see this level of hype coming.
“I was a little surprised,” Ross confessed.
“We had him here at AEW for a good while. Soft-spoken guy, no trouble. You hardly knew he was there until he got in the ring and then he was phenomenal.”Ross’s candor cuts through the noise. AEW treated Penta as one of many, but WWE has positioned him as a main eventer-in-the-making. Ross pointed out that WWE’s roster already has its share of luchadors, making Penta’s rise even more impressive.
"Now he might have been the best at doing it, I’m not saying that, but he wasn’t the only one doing it, so it made it less special [in AEW]." Ross’s takeaway? WWE isn’t just highlighting Penta—they’re making him feel irreplaceable.
From AEW tag team glory to WWE singles stardom: Penta’s reinvention is underway
Penta’s AEW career is nothing short of iconic. Teaming up with Rey Fenix as the Lucha Bros, he captured the AEW Tag Team and Trios Championships, delivering show-stealing matches that still live rent-free in fans' minds. Their cage match against the Young Bucks at
All Out 2021? Instant classic.
But WWE is offering something AEW didn’t: a clean slate for singles success. In WWE, Penta isn’t part of a collective; he’s the star. And while Rey Fenix remains in AEW, Penta’s career is clearly heading into new territory—territory that looks like main event status.
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