Penta Looked Roman Reigns in the Eye, Said “I Promise You,” and the World Title Is Already Shaking

Penta just dropped a bombshell on the WWE Universe, vowing to become World Heavyweight Champion after falling short against Roman Reigns on Monday night Raw in Mexico City. He said it straight up in a post-show promo on WWE’s social media, “One day I will become a world heavyweight champion. I promise you.” You can’t ignore a statement like that.

Penta Left It All in Mexico City, and WWE Has a Star on Its Hands

Man, talk about a fighter. Penta went toe-to-toe with Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship, and while The Tribal Chief ultimately prevailed, Penta proved he belonged. This wasn’t some quick squash; Penta had The Tribal Chief on the ropes on numerous occasions, especially with the crowd in his home country firmly behind him. This was the first Raw in Mexico since 2011, and the energy was wild. Penta, who earned this shot by winning a tournament, showed pure heart, even giving Reigns his respect after the match, saying, “I know now why he is one of the best in the world.” Now, WWE has to figure out how to follow up on this performance. A world title win might not be in his immediate future, but getting him into and winning the Money in the Bank ladder match next month would keep him right there, a true champion in waiting. You know he’s going to come back harder after that promise.

Where in the World Is Seth Rollins, and What’s Up With That Ghosting?

Meanwhile, where’s The Visionary been? Seth Rollins was reportedly never scheduled for Monday’s Raw in Mexico City, even though he was out there on the WWE live event loop in South America last week. WrestleVotes on Fightful Select, shout-out to Geno Mrosko of Cageside Seats, reported no backstage sources hinted at a Rollins appearance. Most fans last saw Rollins at SummerSlam when he lost to Reigns in a World Heavyweight Championship match that main evented Night 2, and he’s been off weekly programming since. But he finally resurfaced at a house show in Quito, Ecuador, teaming with LA Knight and Solo Sikoa to beat The Usos and Jacob Fatu in a six-man tag. He worked multiple untelevised events down there. Everyone thought his televised return was imminent, but nope, not on Raw. With Money in the Bank around the corner, it makes total sense for a two-time winner like Rollins to return soon and get into a qualifier.

Stephanie Vaquer Just Grabbed the Women’s World Title, and It Was All for Her Home

Talk about a surprise! Stephanie Vaquer beat Liv Morgan for the Women’s World Championship at a live event on Saturday night, and the reasoning is awesome. WrestleVotes on Fightful Select, again h/t Mrosko, reported WWE wanted to give Vaquer a massive moment in her home country of Chile. They were hyping it up on social media the night before, with Raw general manager Adam Pearce even announcing Becky Lynch as the special guest referee. What a move!

So, what’s next? Money in the Bank is on the horizon next month, and you know these championship pictures are heating up. With Penta making that promise, Rollins possibly returning to chase that briefcase, and a new Women’s World Champ crowned, you don’t want to miss a single second. It’s gonna be wild!

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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.