Rusev has nothing however reward for Penta, each inside and outdoors of the ring.
Since returning to WWE in 2025, Rusev has crossed paths with Penta on a number of events. Nonetheless, his admiration for the masked Celebrity dates again to their time collectively in AEW.
Throughout a latest look on TMZ’s Inside The Ring, Rusev recalled being instantly impressed by Penta and his brother, Rey Fenix, when he first noticed them carry out.
“I’ve been a fan of Penta for the reason that different firm we labored for earlier than. CJ can let you know that as quickly as I got here again after the primary or second present I used to be there, I bragged to her about these two guys, the Lucha Bros. They have been simply so unbelievable, they’re like stay motion figures. Penta is simply so cool, he seems like a Mortal Kombat character.”
Rusev additionally mentioned Penta’s latest Cash within the Financial institution victory, making it clear that he believes the favored luchador deserves a possibility to change into a world champion.
Regardless of their rivalry on WWE tv, Rusev feels Penta reaching the highest of the corporate could be a optimistic improvement for everybody concerned.
“I believe he deserves it 100%. I really like working with Penta, I really like kicking his ass. I understand how entertaining he’s and the way cool he’s. I’m an enormous fan of him. If he’s changing into a champion, I might be very happy for him and for the enterprise basically, it’s good for the enterprise.”
Past his in-ring skills, Rusev revealed one other facet of Penta that wrestling followers may not be accustomed to, which is that he has quietly devoted appreciable time and sources to serving to underprivileged youngsters in Mexico, together with orphans and households with out properties.
“Additionally, he’s a fantastic man. He’s obtained so many — he’s serving to so many children in Mexico. You guys don’t know as a result of he doesn’t discuss it, however in personal conversations, [he’s told me] he’s helped like tons of orphans, individuals with no properties. He buys them truckloads of toys and garments and helps these children. He’s an incredible man. If individuals get to know him, they’d love him as an individual.”
Penta at present holds the Cash within the Financial institution briefcase, giving him the chance to problem for a world championship at a time of his selecting.
Additionally throughout the interview, Rusev revealed particulars behind his prolonged WWE absence, the place he claims he has been able to return for over two months.
In different Rusev information, he and CJ Perry expect their first youngster collectively.
