Penta came close to pulling off a major upset against Roman Reigns for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship during a Raw event in Mexico, but ultimately fell short against the champion. Despite the loss, Penta said the experience made clear why Reigns is regarded as one of the top performers in WWE, going so far as to call him the “best in the universe,” according to Wrestling Inc.
The match placed Penta, a performer with deep roots in Mexican lucha libre, directly opposite Reigns in his home country, adding extra weight to the challenge. While the two promotions have not detailed the specifics of how close Penta came to winning, Penta’s own comments afterward framed the bout as a measuring stick moment, one that reinforced Reigns’ standing at the top of WWE’s championship picture.
Reigns remains WWE World Heavyweight Champion, and the Raw stop in Mexico gave him another high-profile defense on the road. His continued run atop the title picture comes as he is also looking beyond the ring. In a separate conversation with Extra, Reigns said he would “love” to pursue more acting opportunities, while making clear that his family remains his top priority. He credited WWE for giving him the platform and support to explore outside projects when the opportunity has arisen.
That interest in expanding his on-screen work follows Reigns’ recent appearance in the “Street Fighter” movie. Asked directly about doing more films after that role, Reigns indicated he is open to further acting opportunities, according to Wrestling Inc, though no specific projects have been confirmed.
For now, Reigns’ in-ring focus remains on defending the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, with Penta’s performance in Mexico standing as the latest example of a challenger pushing him to his limit without unseating him. Whether Penta receives another opportunity at the title has not been addressed in the available reporting.
