Penta Reflects on Sharing WrestleMania Moment With Rey Mysterio: ‘It’s a Dream Come True’

Penta reflected on his WWE Intercontinental Championship defense at WrestleMania 42, calling it an important moment in his career. The match featured multiple competitors, including Rey Mysterio and Je’Von Evans.

The match involved a ladder stipulation, with several challengers competing for the Intercontinental Championship. Penta retained the title following the contest, which took place in front of a huge audience at the Allegiant Stadium.

Speaking in interviews with Cancha Libre and El Rancagüino TV, Penta discussed the experience of competing on that stage. He noted that sharing the ring with Mysterio was an unforgettable moment. He acknowledged his opponents’ efforts, noting that each competitor contributed to the match. The Intercontinental Champion stated (via Fightful):

“Very happy, satisfied with the result and with everything I have been doing since my arrival at WWE. Of course it was, without a doubt, an important watershed in my career because, in that match, I faced one of my great idols is Rey Mysterio. Being able to share a WrestleMania with him is something I will never forget. History is marked and this will be marked in my memory and heart. I think that made it even more special, even more peculiar to have defended the Championship at WrestleMania 42. I think it was one of the best matches of the two nights, happy for the result, thanking my rivals because they also came out to give their 100%. Now the plan is to continue working hard to face any rival who wants to challenge me for my championship.”

During the interview, he reiterated his experience of competing alongside Mysterio, whom he identified as an influential figure in his growth as a wrestler. He described the opportunity as one that he would remember moving forward, stating:

“If I tell you this as a fan, it’s a dream come true—imagine the best stage in the world, in front of a stadium packed with people who came to see us. Ladder matches are something I mastered very well, with me as the champion facing five great opponents. Among them, the one you mentioned—who is my mentor, my role model in this business—Reycito (Rey Mysterio), whom I admire, love, and respect with deep sincerity. I think that made it incredibly special and allowed me to savor it in a totally different way than if it had been a match with another wrestler, which I would have also enjoyed. But specifically, the fact that it was with Rey Mysterio is the perfect scenario for any dreamer. It’s the perfect scenario for any wrestler who admires someone—to face your idol under those conditions, in that context, what can I say? I feel blessed, honored, and grateful to life, to God for putting me in that moment, because I am a very faithful believer in that. I think this was the perfect scenario, the perfect opponents, but I was the perfect wrestler, and the result showed it—that’s why I’m still the Intercontinental Champion.”

The Intercontinental Championship remains with Penta following WrestleMania 42. WWE has not announced his next challenger at this time.