Penta El Zero Miedo made the decision to leave AEW earlier this month, and although Rey Fenix is still under contract with AEW, it’s widely believed that he too will soon follow his brother to WWE. Penta’s move appears to be already in motion, with WWE airing vignettes that many speculate are teasing his debut. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter has reported that the primary reason behind the duo’s decision to leave AEW was a sense of stagnation within the company. Both Penta and Fenix felt that they had hit a creative and professional plateau in AEW, and they became aware that WWE had shown interest in bringing them in, which further influenced their decision.
Tony Khan, AEW’s president, made several attempts to retain the Lucha Brothers, offering them more money in an effort to keep them with the company. However, by that point, Penta and Fenix had already made up their minds to move on. When Tony Khan, along with other AEW officials, reached out to the pair to discuss contract renewals and potential future commitments, they responded by directing them to speak with their agent rather than engaging directly in negotiations. This response signaled to AEW that the Lucha Brothers were firm in their decision to leave, and shortly after, AEW officials stopped featuring them on television.
As a result, AEW’s handling of the situation became more deliberate, and Penta and Rey Fenix’s absence from TV seemed inevitable. Their departure marks the end of a significant chapter in AEW, where the Lucha Brothers were a key part of the promotion’s tag team division and earned a loyal following with their high-flying, hard-hitting style. With their sights now set on WWE, both wrestlers are expected to bring their unique talents to the larger stage, continuing their careers in a new environment. The Lucha Brothers’ move to WWE signals a shift in the wrestling landscape, with the pair set to leave an indelible mark in whatever role WWE has in store for them.
WWE where Lucha goes to die.
Hopefully they both do well in WWE.