Rey Mysterio Eyes Dream WWE Match with Penta: Would Love to Have It

One Big Thing

WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio has expressed strong interest in facing Penta in a WWE ring, adding to their storied history of matches in AAA and Lucha Underground.

Why It Matters

A potential match between these lucha libre legends would:

• Mark their first one-on-one WWE encounter
• Showcase high-level lucha libre wrestling to a global audience
• Build on their memorable Royal Rumble 2025 interaction

By The Numbers

• 2 previous promotions where they’ve faced off (AAA and Lucha Underground)
• 40+ years of lucha libre history represented in their Royal Rumble interaction
• 5 Latino wrestlers featured in the first 8 minutes of the 2025 Royal Rumble

Direct Quote

“That is a match that I would definitely love to have. I had it in Mexico in AAA, I had it in Lucha Underground, so I would really love to have it once again here in WWE,” Mysterio told Adrian Hernandez.

The Royal Rumble Moment

The 2025 Royal Rumble provided fans a preview when Mysterio and Penta kicked off the match. Mysterio called it “intense” and “a very special moment” for lucha libre representation, noting the subsequent entries of other Latino stars like Andrade and Santos Escobar.

Looking Ahead

Mysterio believes Penta has the potential to become a WWE World Champion and expects him to finish his career with the company, opening up numerous possibilities for future encounters.

What’s Your Take?

Would you like to see Rey Mysterio face Penta in a WWE ring? Share your thoughts in the comments below about how this dream match might play out.