Roman Reigns walked out of Mexico City still holding the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, but let me tell you, that crowd was absolutely not there for him. The boos for Reigns were relentless, and it was clear from the jump everyone in that arena was pulling for Penta, their hometown hero, who got a not-so-friendly greeting for the champ.
Penta’s Undeniable Climb
Penta earned this title shot after an incredible run. He made history earlier this year, becoming the first Mexican-born professional wrestler to ever snag the WWE Intercontinental Championship. He lost that title at SummerSlam last month, but that just fueled him, pushing him to chase bigger things. AAA general manager Rey Mysterio set up an eight-man tournament for Raw’s big return to Mexico City, the first time in 15 years. Penta absolutely tore through it all, beating Laredo Kid, La Parka, and even his own brother, Rey Fenix, to claim that No. 1 contender spot. Even Reigns himself admitted Penta’s high-flying lucha style was a challenge he just wasn’t used to. You gotta respect that kind of acknowledgment from the champ.
The Fight, And What Comes Next
The match itself was a grind, and the Mexico City crowd was absolutely raucous the entire time. Penta had some serious momentum at times, hitting Reigns with everything he had. But the champ, fresh off a successful title defense against Seth Rollins at SummerSlam, just kept coming back. Reigns somehow outlasted the masked Superstar in front of that fired-up crowd. Yeah, Penta took the loss, but you know what? He proved he belongs in that main-event scene on Raw. He put on a show for his city, and it is only a matter of time before he works his way back to another title shot against Reigns. You just know it. So while Reigns still sits on top, Penta’s journey is far from over. This was a statement bout for Penta, and everyone watching saw it. Keep an eye on him, because a rematch for that title feels inevitable.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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