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Followers eagerly awaiting the official WWE tag group debut of the Lucha Brothers might not have to attend for much longer. A latest report signifies WWE has definitive plans to unite Penta El Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix on the identical model roster within the close to future.
Particulars of the plan emerged on the newest episode of WrestleVotes Radio by way of Sportskeeda’s Backstage Pass Patreon. The report clarified the technique behind the brothers initially showing on separate manufacturers upon signing with WWE.
Penta El Zero Miedo debuted on Uncooked, whereas Rey Fenix arrived on SmackDown simply earlier than WrestleMania 41. This separation, based on the report, was intentional and momentary.
“Sources point out there are plans within the very close to future to align Rey Fenix and Penta on the identical roster and to current them as a group, the Lucha brothers,” WrestleVotes said. The report elaborated on the precise reasoning behind the preliminary break up.
“We’re instructed, the thought behind debuting Rey Fenix on SmackDown pre WrestleMania was finished to maintain Penta momentum on uncooked uninterrupted throughout his Intercontinental Championship feud,” the supply defined. This allowed Penta to proceed his pursuit of the title on Monday nights with out interruption.
Concurrently, it supplied a chance to introduce the spectacular Rey Fenix to the WWE Universe by way of the SmackDown platform. This strategic placement suggests WWE aimed to maximise particular person publicity earlier than their inevitable pairing.
The report additional emphasised that using the duo as a tag group has been WWE’s aim since they turned obtainable. “We’re additionally instructed WWE has been wanting to have the duo work as a group because the second they turned obtainable final fall,” WrestleVotes added.
Since his arrival on Uncooked, Penta El Zero Miedo has been a fixture within the Intercontinental Championship scene. His involvement showcased his appreciable expertise as a singles competitor on Monday nights.
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He notably competed within the deadly four-way match for the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 41. Whereas unsuccessful in capturing the gold, his efficiency additional established his credibility on the Uncooked model.
In the meantime, Rey Fenix rapidly made his mark on Friday Night time SmackDown. He has been actively competing and accumulating wins since his debut.
Fenix additionally had a big WrestleMania 41 second, stepping up on quick discover. He changed an injured Rey Mysterio in a singles match towards El Grande Americano, demonstrating his readiness for the massive stage.
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