During Monday's episode of RAW, Penta faced Solo Sikoa in "The Last Time Is Now" tournament. The winner of that will earn the right to face John Cena at next month's Saturday Night's Main Event PLE.
Unfortunately, Penta was injured during the match, bringing the contest to an abrupt end. Sikoa looked visibly shaken up while medics attended to the babyface, though he didn't do anything to cause what happened; it was a freak accident.
While it's been widely reported that the plan was always for Sikoa to win the match, it was still a shame to see things end the way they did. Now, Penta himself has weighed in, commenting on the injury and sharing praise for his opponent.
Thank you to everyone who has checked in on me. This injury tested my body and spirit, but it also awakened the strength that has always guided me. I am a Mexican warrior, forged in struggle, honor, and heart. And though the fall was hard, I rose with a fire stronger than ever.
To my rival, my deepest respect. Thank you for your professionalism and for a clean, dignified battle. I recognize your dedication and honor.
I will be back very soon, stronger, more prepared, and determined to finish what I left pending.
Thank you for standing with me… because this war still has chapters to be written. 🇲🇽🔥⚔️
We don't know how long Penta is likely to be sidelined for, but he'd been set to reunite with his brother, Ray Fenix, for a tag team match at an upcoming AAA event in Mexico. For now, the Lucha Brothers reunion will have to wait.
Asked recently about tagging with his brother again in the video below, Fenix said, "I don’t know when, I don’t know how, but I feel in my heart, and I know when that moment happened, the Tag Team division...it’s going to the space. And I know, the whole world is waiting for it just a little more."
"In my opinion, my brother and I are the best tag team in the universe," he added. "We are very different. That’s why we are the best tag team."
Stay tuned for updates on Penta's recovery as we have them.