Pentagón Jr.

{{Short description|Mexican masked luchador (born 1985)}}

{{Infobox professional wrestler

|name = Pentagón Jr.

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|names = Dark Dragon
Lucha Brother
Penta
Penta El 0M
Penta El Cero Miedo
Penta El Zero
Penta El Zero M{{cite web | url = http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/tickets/ | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170506201302/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/tickets/ | title = Pro Wrestling Guerrilla Presents Nice Boys (Don't Play Rock 'n Roll) | archive-date = May 6, 2017 | access-date = March 19, 2017 | work = Pro Wrestling Guerrilla | url-status = live }}
Penta El Zero Miedo
Penta Oscuro
Pentagón Dark
Pentagón El 0M
Pentagón Jr.

|image = Penta RR25 (cropped).jpg

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|caption = Penta in 2025

|height = 5 ft 11 in{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/superstars/penta|title=Penta WWE|website=wwe.com}}

|weight = 207 lb

|family = Rey Fénix (brother)

|children = 3

|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1985|02|26|mf=y}}{{cite web | url = http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers/pentagon-jr-9685.html | title = Pentagon Jr. | access-date=December 13, 2014 | work=The Internet Wrestling Database}}

|birth_place = Ecatepec, State of Mexico, Mexico

|death_date =

|death_place =

|billed = {{ublist|Ecatepec, Mexico|

Mexico City, Mexico{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msRuI-sZCbw|title=Penta El Zero M vs QT Marshall with Dustin Rhodes {{!}} AEW Dark 10/20/20|publisher=All Elite Wrestling|website=YouTube|date=October 23, 2020|access-date=November 4, 2020}}|

Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2sy1kW8Nlc&ab_channel=LuchaUnderground | title=Fight of the Week: Pentagon Dark vs. Hitokiri! (313 FOTW) | website=YouTube | date=May 23, 2018 }}}}

|trainer = Gran Apache{{cite web | url = http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=10334&gimmick=Pentagon+Jr. | title = Pentagon Jr. | access-date=December 13, 2014 | work=Cagematch}}
Skayde

|debut = 2007{{cite web|title=Penta El Zero M, Rey Fenix, And The Desire For More|url=https://www.mndgms.com/posts/2017/10/18/penta-el-zero-m-rey-fenix-and-the-desire-for-more|last1=Schwartz|first1=Adam|last2=Quiroz|first2=Kevin|date=October 18, 2017|access-date=October 24, 2017|work=Mind Games}}

|retired =

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Pentagón Jr. (born February 26, 1985) is a Mexican luchador enmascarado (masked professional wrestler). He is signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand under the ring name Penta.{{Cite web |title=Penta Teaser Airs On WWE Raw on Netflix Premiere {{!}} Fightful News |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/penta-teaser-airs-wwe-raw-netflix-premiere?amp |access-date=2025-01-07 |website=www.fightful.com}} He is best known for his tenure in Mexican promotion Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA) and American promotions Lucha Underground, Impact Wrestling, All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Ring of Honor (ROH). He is the elder brother of Rey Fénix, working together as The Lucha Bros.

Pentagón's career started in México in 2007. In 2010, he began to work with AAA, where he is a former Latin American Champion, Mixed Tag Team Champion, World Tag Team Championship and the 2016 Rey de Reyes. From 2014 to 2018, he starred in Lucha Underground, a professional wrestling TV series where he is a former Gift of The Gods Champion and Lucha Underground Champion. This led to him and his brother to work for more promotions in the United States. The following year, they worked for Impact, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla and Major League Wrestling among other promotions, winning several tag team titles. He also won the Impact World Championship and the Lucha Underground Championship.

From 2019 to 2024, Pentagón worked with AEW with his brother also as part of the Death Triangle stable with Pac. He became AEW World Trios Champion, AEW World Tag Team Champion and ROH World Tag Team Champion.

His real name is unknown, as is often the case with masked wrestlers in Mexico, where their private lives are kept a secret from the wrestling fans.

Early life

Pentagón Jr. was born on February 26, 1985, in Ecatepec, State of Mexico.{{Cite web |title=Penta “Zero Miedo”: ¿quién es el luchador mexicano que debutó en WWE con emotivo discurso para México? |url=https://www.unotv.com/deportes/pentagon-jr-quien-es-penta-zero-miedo-nuevo-luchador-mexicano-de-wwe/ |access-date=January 21, 2025 |website=unotv |language=Spanish |trans-quote=Penta “Zero Fear”: Who is the Mexican wrestler who debuted in WWE with an emotional speech for Mexico?}}{{Cite web |title=Pentagón Jr. Llega a WWE: Una Nueva Era de Lucha Libre Mexicana |trans-title=Pentagón Jr. Arrives at WWE: A New Era of Mexican Wrestling |url=https://diariocambio22.mx/pentagon-jr-llega-a-wwe-una-nueva-era-de-lucha-libre-mexicana/ |access-date=January 21, 2025 |website=diariocambio22 |language=Spanish}} It is unclear exactly how many brothers and sisters he has, but he has a younger brother who is also a professional wrestler, best known under the ring name Fénix.

Professional wrestling career

= Early career (2007–2010) =

As the man behind the Pentagón Jr. mask has never been unmasked in the ring, not much is known about his previous history beyond what has been revealed by the man himself, which is traditional in Lucha libre.{{cite book | author= Madigan, Dan | title= Mondo Lucha a Go Go: the bizarre and honorable world of wild Mexican wrestling | publisher= HarperCollins Publishers | year= 2007 | chapter = Okay... what is Lucha Libre? | pages = 29–40 | isbn=978-0-06-085583-3}} According to Pentagón Jr. he was trained by Skayde, and made his debut in 2007. His first verified match was on April 9, 2008, where Zaius teamed up with Black Star, losing to his brothers who wrestled as the masked characters Máscara Oriental and El Niño de Fuego.{{cite web | url=https://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=shows&show=32146 | date= April 9, 2008 | title=AULL @ Tlalnepantla de Baz | work=Wrestling Data}} He would win his first ever championship on July 26, 2009, when he defeated Mesalla to win the WCW Intercontinental ChampionshipNot related to the more famous World Championship Wrestling in a Luchas de Apuestas ("bet match") where Zaius put his mask on the line.{{cite web | url=https://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=shows&show=66463 | title=Promociones BJC @ San Cristóbal Ecatepec de Morelos | date=July 26, 2009 | access-date=June 23, 2018 | work=Wrestling Data}} Records are unclear on if or when he lost the championship.

= Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (2010–2017) =

Still working as Zaius the future Pentagón Jr. worked a dark match try out for AAA on September 9, 2010, teaming with Pesadilla to defeat the team of Konami and Máscara Oriental.{{cite web | url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=55441 | title=AAA Sin Limite | date=September 4, 2010 | access-date=June 23, 2018 | work=CageMatch | language=de}} In 2011 he began working for AAA on a regular basis, using the name "Dark Dragon", while also working on the independent circuit as Zaius.{{cite web | url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=2&nr=10334&view=&page=4&gimmick=&year=2011&promotion=®ion=&location=&arena=&showtype=&constellationType=&worker= | title = Penta El Zero M > Matches > 2011 | access-date=June 23, 2018 | work=CageMatch}} As Dark Dragon he joined AAA's mid-level rudoA rudo, referred to as a "Heel" in English, are those who portray the bad guys in pro wrestling. group La Milicia. At the same time as he was given the "Dark Dragon" persona his brother then known as Máscara Oriental, was given a new name and mask, becoming known as Fénix.

On December 2, 2012, the Dark Dragon persona was abandoned and AAA reintroduced him as Pentagón Jr. at their major year-end show Guerra de Titanes ("War of the Titans"). He was introduced as the arch-enemy of the newly introduced Octagón Jr., just like the original Pentagón had been the storyline arch-enemy of Octagón. Octagón, Octagón Jr. and La Parka defeated Pentagón Jr., La Parka Negra and Silver Cain.{{cite web | url= http://www.mediotiempo.com/mas-deportes/lucha-libre/noticias/2012/12/02/guerra-de-titanes-minuto-a-minuto-en-vivo | title=Guerra de Titanes, Minuto a Minuto ¡En Vivo! | date=December 2, 2012 | access-date=September 6, 2013 | work=MedioTiempo | language=es}} Since several wrestler who held the name Pentagon had bad luck in their careers, there is the legend of the name Pentagon being cursed. Pentagón Jr.'s catchphrase, Cero Miedo (Zero Fear) was created to show no fear to the curse.Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211205/t8L7wc3T9bQ Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20190312214723/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8L7wc3T9bQ&gl=US&hl=en Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite web| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8L7wc3T9bQ| title = PENTA 0 M – Pentagón Zero Miedo & Escorpión Dorado al volante | website=YouTube| date = February 19, 2019 }}{{cbignore}} By mid-2013 Octagón Jr. left AAA, leaving Pentagón Jr. without any direction or storyline. On August 18 at Héroes Inmortales VII, Pentagón entered the 2013 Copa Antonio Peña, but was defeated in the first round by El Hijo del Fantasma.{{cite web | url=http://www.wrestleview.com/featured-articles/44428-feature-viva-la-raza-lucha-weekly-10-19-13 | title=Viva la Raza! Lucha Weekly 10/19/13 | last=Boutwell | first=Josh | date=October 19, 2013 | access-date=October 19, 2013 | work=Wrestleview}}{{cite web | url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/81013/aaa-heroes-inmortales-2013-results-and-more-the-lucha-report.html?p=1 | title=AAA Heroes Inmortales 2013 results and more: The Lucha Report | last=Zellner | first=Kris | date=October 20, 2013 | access-date=October 20, 2013 | work=Pro Wrestling Insider}} On March 16, 2014, at AAA's Rey de Reyes show, Pentagón Jr. participated in an eight-man Lucha de Apuestas Domo de la Muerte ("Dome of Death" bet match), but escaped the cage before the end, keeping his mask safe.{{cite web | url=http://luchalibreaaa.com/noticiasaaa/item/1315-la-parka-rey-de-reyes-2014.html | title=La Parka, Rey de Reyes 2014 | date=March 17, 2014 | access-date=March 17, 2014 | work=Lucha Libre AAA World Wide | language=es | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140317121941/http://luchalibreaaa.com/noticiasaaa/item/1315-la-parka-rey-de-reyes-2014.html | archive-date=March 17, 2014 | url-status=dead }}{{cite web | url = http://www.mediotiempo.com/mas-deportes/lucha-libre/noticias/2014/03/16/fenix-gano-en-el-domo-de-la-muerte-rapo-a-steve-pain | title = Fénix ganó en el Domo de la Muerte, rapó a Steve Pain | last=Valdés | first=Apolo | date=March 16, 2014 | access-date=March 17, 2014 | work=MedioTiempo | language=es}}{{cite web | url = http://www.pwinsider.com/article/84311/aaa-rey-de-reyes-2014-results-and-more-the-lucha-report.html?p=1 | title = AAA Rey de Reyes 2014 results and more: The Lucha Report | last=Zellner | first=Kris | date=March 17, 2014 | access-date=March 18, 2014 | work=Pro Wrestling Insider}} At Triplemanía XXII, held on August 17, Pentagón Jr participated in a unification match for both the AAA Fusión Championship and AAA Cruiserweight Championship in a multi-man match that was won by El Hijo del Fantasma.{{cite web | url=http://luchalibreaaa.com/noticiasaaa/item/1658-noche-de-leyenda-en-tripleman%C3%ADa-xxii.html | title=Noche de Leyenda en Triplemanía XXII | date=August 18, 2014 | access-date=August 18, 2014 | work=Lucha Libre AAA World Wide | language=es | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160316084259/http://luchalibreaaa.com/noticiasaaa/item/1658-noche-de-leyenda-en-tripleman%C3%ADa-xxii.html | archive-date=March 16, 2016 | url-status=dead }}{{cite web | url = http://www.pwinsider.com/article/87676/complete-aaa-triplemania-results-and-more-the-lucha-report.html?p=1 | title = Complete AAA Triplemania results and more: The Lucha Report | last=Zellner | first=Kris | date=August 18, 2014 | access-date=August 18, 2014 | work=Pro Wrestling Insider}} On November 17, Pentagón Jr. joined the Los Perros del Mal stable.{{cite web | url = http://www.wrestleview.com/featured-articles/51827-viva-la-raza-lucha-weekly-for-11-24-14 | title = Viva la Raza! Lucha Weekly for 11/24/14 | last=Boutwell | first=Josh | date=November 24, 2014 | access-date=January 13, 2015 | work=Wrestleview}} On December 7, Pentagón Jr. and his new stablemate Joe Líder won the AAA World Tag Team Championship by defeating Los Güeros del Cielo (Angélico and Jack Evans) and Myzteziz and Fénix in a three-way match. They lost the title back to Angélico and Evans on October 4, 2015, at Héroes Inmortales IX.{{cite web | url=http://www.f4wonline.com/mexico/aaa-heroes-inmortales-ippv-results-104-alberto-el-patron-vs-johnny-mundo-rey-mysterio-antonio | title=AAA Heroes Inmortales iPPV results (10/4): Alberto el Patron vs. Johnny Mundo, Rey Mysterio, Antonio Pena tribute match | last=Bihari | first=Robert | date=October 5, 2015 | access-date=October 5, 2015 | work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}}

On March 23, 2016, Pentagón Jr. won the 2016 Rey de Reyes tournament by defeating La Parka and Villano IV.{{cite web | url=http://www.mediotiempo.com/mas-deportes/lucha-libre/noticias/2016/03/24/pentagon-nuevo-rey-de-reyes | title=Pentagón, nuevo Rey de Reyes | last=Valdés | first=Apolo | date=March 24, 2016 | access-date=March 24, 2016 | work=MedioTiempo | language=es}} The Rey de Reyes victory was used to build him up as a challenger for the AAA Latin American Championship, which culminated with Pentagón Jr. defeating then-champion Psycho Clown on July 3.{{cite web | url = http://www.record.com.mx/mas-deportes-lucha/pentagon-jr-nuevo-campeon-latinoamericano-de-triple | title = Pentagón Jr., nuevo Campeón Latinoamericano de Triple A | date=July 3, 2016 | access-date=July 4, 2016 | work=Récord | language=es}} At Triplemanía XXIV, on August 28, Pentagón Jr. lost the championship to Johnny Mundo.{{cite web|title=8/28 AAA "TripleMania 24" Results – Hair vs. Mask main event, Johnny Mundo wins title, Rey Mysterio in LU Showcase match, Art Barr HOF induction, more|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/08/28/aaa-announces-triplemania-24-date-location/|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=August 29, 2016|access-date=August 29, 2016}} Pentagón later lost a rematch to Mundo on January 20, 2017 at the Guerra de Titanes.{{cite web | url=http://www.record.com.mx/mas-deportes-lucha/dr-wagner-jr-se-lleva-la-noche-en-guerra-de-titanes | title=Dr. Wagner Jr. se lleva la noche en Guerra de Titanes | first=Samuel | last=Aguierre | language=es | date=January 21, 2017 | access-date=January 22, 2017 | work=Record}} The following day, Pentagón announced that he no longer worked for AAA,{{cite web | url=http://www.f4wonline.com/mexico/pentagon-jr-quits-aaa-announces-new-name-228826 | title=Pentagon Jr. quits AAA, announces new name | first=Dave | last=Meltzer | author-link=Dave Meltzer | date=January 22, 2017 | access-date=January 22, 2017 | work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}} citing unhappiness from feeling restricted and held back by AAA.{{cite web| title=Why the former Pentagon Jr. is happy again | url=http://www.f4wonline.com/other-wrestling/why-former-pentagon-jr-happy-again-230251 | website=f4wonline.com | date=February 16, 2017 | access-date=March 1, 2017}}

= Lucha Underground (2014–2018) =

In August 2014, Pentagón was announced as one of five AAA wrestlers to star in Lucha Underground, a new American television series on El Rey.{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/101-mexico/38664-el-rey-network-announces-more-details-of-aaa-lucha-libre-project | title = El Rey Network announces more details of AAA Lucha Libre project | date = August 27, 2014 | access-date = August 28, 2014 | work = Wrestling Observer Newsletter | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140905015135/http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/101-mexico/38664-el-rey-network-announces-more-details-of-aaa-lucha-libre-project | archive-date = September 5, 2014 | url-status = dead }}{{cite web | url = http://www.mediotiempo.com/mas-deportes/lucha-libre/noticias/2014/08/27/lucha-underground-luchadores-de-aaa-en-estados-unidos | title = 'Lucha Underground', luchadores de AAA en Estados Unidos | date=August 27, 2014 | access-date=August 30, 2014 | work=MedioTiempo | language=es}} Pentagón debuted on the third episode on November 12, where he was defeated by his brother, Fénix, in a three-way, that also included Drago.{{cite web | url = http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2014/11/12/22068261.html | archive-url = https://archive.today/20141113153800/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2014/11/12/22068261.html | url-status = usurped | archive-date = November 13, 2014 | title = Lucha Underground: Three debut in triple threat | last=Howell | first=Nolan | date=November 12, 2014 | access-date=November 13, 2014 | work=Slam! Sports | publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} Over the next weeks, the two real-life brothers developed a storyline rivalry between them.{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/103-indies/40081-lucha-underground-tv-report- | title = Lucha Underground TV report | date=November 26, 2014 | access-date=November 30, 2014 | work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}} On February 4, 2015, Pentagón started a storyline about him breaking his opponent's arms; dedicating each broken arm as a sacrifice for his unknown master. On April 1, 2015, Pentagon participated in a tournament to crown the first LU Trios Champions. Pentagon, Sexy Star and Super Fly were defeated by Big Ryck, The Mack and Killshot. After the match, Pentagon attempted to break Super Fly's arm, but Star saved him. On April 8, 2015, Pentagon attacked Star and Super Fly, managing to break Super Fly's arm. On April 22, 2015, Pentagón was defeated by Sexy Star. On June 3, 2015, Pentagon defeated Sexy Star in a submission match. After the match, Pentagon attempted to sacrifice Sexy Star but was stopped by commentator Vampiro. Afterwards, Pentagón began attacking Vampiro, saying he would sacrifice him for his master. During Ultima Lucha on August 5, 2015, Pentagón Jr. defeated Vampiro in a violent Cero Miedo match. After the match, at Vampiro's urging, Pentagón Jr. broke Vampiro's arm. Vampiro then revealed he was Pentagón Jr.'s master.

On the season two premiere on January 27, Pentagón attacked reigning Lucha Underground Champion, Mil Muertes following his successful defense against Ivelisse and broke Muertes' arm, turning face in the process. Pentagón unsuccessfully challenged for the Lucha Underground Championship against Matanza Cueto, the story-line monster heel brother of authority figure Dario Cueto in 2015. This match aired via tape delay on March 30, 2016.{{Cite web|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/kevins-lucha-underground-review-3-30-16/|title=411MANIA {{!}} Kevin's Lucha Underground Review 3.30.16|website=Kevin's Lucha Underground Review 3.30.16|access-date=April 5, 2016}} At Ultima Lucha Dos on January 31, 2016, Pentagón took on the name "Pentagón Dark" after receiving further "training" from Vampiro in an attempt to once again challenge Matanza Cueto for the Lucha Underground Championship. After his bid to capture the title failed, he turned on Vampiro.{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/featured-articles/57701-viva-la-raza-lucha-weekly-2-8-16|title= Viva la Raza: Lucha Weekly (2/8/16)|last=Boutwell|first=Josh|date=February 8, 2016|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=Wrestleview}}

At Aztec Warfare III Pentagón was attacked by Black Lotus (who swore revenge on Pentagón for breaking her arm at Ultima Lucha Dos) along with Members of The Black Lotus Triad Hitokiri, Doku and Yurei and was eliminated by Johnny Mundo. Two weeks later he faced the Black Lotus triad members in a gauntlet match in a losing effort and got his arm broken by Black Lotus and El Dragon Azteca Jr, who also swore revenge on Pentagón for breaking his arm. On June 25 at Ultima Lucha Tres, Pentagón Dark defeated Son of Havoc in a ladder match to win the vacant Gift of the Gods Championship, which also earned him a future shot at the Lucha Underground Championship. He cashed in his shot the following day and defeated Prince Puma in a "Loser Must Retire" match to become the new Lucha Underground Champion.{{cite journal| last = Meltzer | first = Dave | author-link = Dave Meltzer | date = July 4, 2016 | title = July 4, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: NJPW G1 tournament preview, Ali vs. Inoki anniversary, more | journal = Wrestling Observer Newsletter | location = Campbell, California | issn = 1083-9593 | pages=28–32}}

On June 13, 2018, Lucha Underground aired the first episode of the 4th season. At the first episode, Pentagón Dark won the Aztec Warfare to retain the title. Becoming the first person to ever do so.{{Cite news|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/06/14/6-13-moores-lucha-underground-season-4-episode-1-review-pentagon-jr-defends-his-lucha-underground-championship-in-a-20-person-aztec-warfare-match-dario-cuetos-replacement-introduced/|title=6/13 Moore's Lucha Underground Season 4 Episode 1 Review: Pentagon Jr. defends his Lucha Underground championship in a 20-Person Aztec Warfare Match, Dario Cueto's replacement introduced – Pro Wrestling Dot Net|last=Moore|first=John|date=June 14, 2018|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net | access-date=June 21, 2018}}

= Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (2015–2019) =

On August 28, 2015, Pentagón Jr. made his debut for Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG) by entering the 2015 Battle of Los Angeles tournament, defeating Drago in his first round match.{{cite web | url= http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_87219.shtml | title = Show results – 8/28 PWG Battle of Los Angeles Night 1: First Round matches, plus big main event of PWG Champ & Tag Champs vs. Team Europe | date=August 29, 2015 | access-date=August 29, 2015 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}} He was eliminated from the tournament in his second round match two days later by eventual tournament winner Zack Sabre Jr.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_86924.shtml|title=Show results – 8/30 PWG Battle of Los Angeles Night 3: This year's BOLA Winner determined, plus mega tag matches, more details|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=August 30, 2015|access-date=August 31, 2015|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}} On September 2, 2016, Pentagón Jr. returned to PWG, entering the 2016 Battle of Los Angeles, from which he was eliminated in the first round by Marty Scurll.{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/indies/pwg-battle-los-angeles-night-one-results-bola-begins-220006 | title = PWG Battle of Los Angeles night one results: BOLA begins | last=Meltzer | first=Dave | author-link=Dave Meltzer | date=September 3, 2016 | access-date=September 4, 2016 | work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}} Two days later, Pentagón Jr. and Fénix unsuccessfully challenged The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) for the PWG World Tag Team Championship.{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/indies/pwg-bola-night-3-results-winner-crowned-young-bucks-vs-pentagon-jr-fenix-220101 | title = PWG BOLA Night 3 results: A winner is crowned; Young Bucks vs. Pentagon Jr & Fenix | last=Meltzer | first=Dave | author-link=Dave Meltzer | date=September 5, 2016 | access-date=September 5, 2016 | work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}}

On March 18, 2017, Penta el 0M and Rey Fénix defeated The Young Bucks and the team of Matt Sydal and Ricochet in a three-way match to win the PWG World Tag Team Championship.{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/daily-updates/daily-update-pwg-results-impact-aaa-xavier-woods-232021 | title=Daily Update: PWG results, Impact & AAA, Xavier Woods | last=Meltzer | first=Dave | author-link=Dave Meltzer | date=March 19, 2017 | access-date=March 20, 2017 | work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}} On October 20, Penta and Fénix were booked to lose the championship to The Chosen Bros (Jeff Cobb and Matt Riddle), ending their reign at 216 days.{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/indies/pwg-all-star-weekend-13-night-one-results-tag-title-main-event-244946|title=PWG All Star Weekend 13 night one results: Tag title main event|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=October 21, 2017|access-date=October 21, 2017|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}}

= Independent circuit (2015–2019) =

With the debut of Lucha Underground on American television, Pentagón Jr. began getting work on the US independent circuit, working for various promotions when his AAA schedule would allow it. He began working for a variety of promotions in Latin America and the United States.

On July 23, 2016, Pentagón Jr. defeated Sami Callihan to win AAW: Professional Wrestling Redefined's Heavyweight Championship.{{cite web | url = http://www.mediotiempo.com/lucha-libre/2016/07/24/pentagon-jr-campeon-aaw-en-estados-unidos | title = Pentagón Jr. Campeón AAW en Estados Unidos | date=July 24, 2016 | access-date=July 25, 2016 | work=MedioTiempo | language=es}} On October 8, 2016, Pentagón Jr. put the championship on the line in a Lucha de Apuestas tag team match where his brother Fénix put his mask on the line, while their opponent risked either their hair (Callihan) or their career (Jake Crist). The match ended when Callihan pinned Pentagón Jr. to regain the championship.

During a January 21, 2017, show for The Crash Lucha Libre promotion, Pentagón Jr., Daga and Garza Jr. all came to the ring and later confirmed that they had left AAA. Since AAA owned the trademark to the name Pentagón Jr., he revealed that he would be known as "Penta el 0M" ("Cero Miedo", "Zero Fear").{{cite web | url=http://www.mediotiempo.com/lucha-libre/2017/01/22/dejo-de-pertenecer-a-aaa-soy-independiente-pentagon-jr | title=Dejo de pertenecer a AAA, soy Independiente: Pentagón Jr.| work=MedioTiempo | publisher=MSN | date=January 22, 2017 | access-date=January 22, 2017 | language=es}} The three hoped to able to use the Perros del Mal name on the independent circuit, but were unable to obtain the right and on January 24, Penta announced he was leaving Perros del Mal.{{cite web | url= http://www.mediotiempo.com/lucha-libre/2017/01/24/pentagon-jr-y-daga-dejaron-los-perros-del-mal | title=Pentagón Jr. y Daga dejaron los Perros del Mal | date=January 24, 2017 | access-date=January 25, 2017 | work=MedioTiempo | language=es}} On January 27, Penta, Daga, Garza and Fénix el Rey announced the formation of a new stable in The Crash, named La Rebelión ("The Rebellion").{{cite web | url= http://www.mediotiempo.com/lucha-libre/2017/01/28/la-rebelion-herencia-de-los-perros-del-mal | title=La Rebelión, herencia de los Perros del Mal | date=January 28, 2017 | access-date=January 28, 2017 | work=MedioTiempo | language=es}}

On September 1, 2018, Penta El Zero lost to Kenny Omega at the independent wrestling super show All In. Following the match, the lights went dark and when they came on Chris Jericho, dressed as Pentagon, attacked Omega before removing his mask to reveal himself.{{cite web |last=Moore |first=John |title=Moore's All In live review: Kenny Omega vs. Pentagon Jr., Nick Aldis vs. Cody for the NWA Championship, Young Bucks and Kota Ibushi vs. Rey Mysterio, Fenix, Bandido, Kazuchika Okada vs. Marty Scurll, Christopher Daniels vs. Stephen Amell |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/09/01/moores-all-in-live-review-kenny-omega-vs-pentagon-jr-nick-aldis-vs-cody-for-the-nwa-championship-young-bucks-and-kota-ibushi-vs-rey-mysterio-fenix-bandido-kazuchika-okada-vs-marty-sc/ |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |access-date=September 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180902011951/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/09/01/moores-all-in-live-review-kenny-omega-vs-pentagon-jr-nick-aldis-vs-cody-for-the-nwa-championship-young-bucks-and-kota-ibushi-vs-rey-mysterio-fenix-bandido-kazuchika-okada-vs-marty-sc/ |archive-date=September 2, 2018 |url-status=dead }}

= Major League Wrestling (2018–2019) =

File:Pentagón Jr August 2018.jpg

Penta 0M made his debut for the U.S. based Major League Wrestling (MLW) on January 11, 2018, where he defeated his brother Rey Fénix as part of MLW's "Zero Hour" show.{{cite web | url=https://www.f4wonline.com/indies/mlw-zero-hour-results-penta-el-zero-m-vs-rey-fenix-249676 | title=MLW Zero Hour Results" Penta el Zero M vs. Rey Fenix | date=January 12, 2018 | access-date=January 14, 2019| first=JJ | last=Williams | work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}} This would be taped for the April 20, 2018 debut episode of MLW Fusion on BeIN Sports.{{Cite web|url=https://mlw.com/2018/04/21/fusion-recap-for-april-20-2018/|title = FUSION recap for April 20, 2018|date = April 21, 2018}} He would later earn a match for Shane Strickland's MLW World Heavyweight Championship, but lost the match.{{cite web | url=https://www.f4wonline.com/indies/mlw-tv-taping-results-shane-strickland-vs-pentagon-jr-257026 | title=MLW V taping results: Shane Strickland vs. Pentagon Jr. | date=May 4, 2018 | access-date=January 14, 2019 | first=JJ | last=Williams | work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}} The following month Los Lucha Bros (Pentagon and Fenix) defeated "Team TBD" (Jason Cade and Jimmy Yuta) and The Dirty Blondes (Leo Brien and Mike Patrick) to become the first holders of the MLW World Tag Team Championship in the restarted MLW. The long-running rivalry between Penta 0M and L.A. Park also became part of the storyline in MLW, leading to L.A. Park defeating Pentagon in a "Mexican Massacre" No disqualification match on September 9, 2018. The Mexican Massacre match would later be selected as the "MLW Match of the Year" for 2018.{{cite web | url=https://mlw.com/2018/12/23/match-of-the-year-la-park-vs-pentagon-jr/ | title=Match of the Year – LA Park vs. Pentagon Jr. | work=Major League Wrestling | date=December 24, 2018 | access-date=January 14, 2019}} At MLW Fightland, held on November 8, 2018, Los Lucha Bros successfully defended the MLW World Tag Team Championship against L.A. Park and his son El Hijo de L.A. Park.{{cite web | url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=214704 | title=MLW Fightland | date=November 8, 2018 | access-date=January 22, 2019 | work=CageMatch}}

Following his feud with Park, Lucha Bros begun feuding with The Hart Foundation (Teddy Hart, Davey Boy Smith Jr. and Brian Pillman Jr.) over the MLW Tag Team Championship.{{Cite web|url=https://mlw.com/2019/01/03/7815/|title=Lucha Bros vs Hart Foundation set for SuperFight in Philly|date=January 3, 2019}} On the January 4, 2019 episode of MLW Fusion Pentagon lost to Teddy Hart{{cite web | url=https://www.f4wonline.com/indies/mlw-fusion-results-pentagon-jr-vs-teddy-hart-273881 | title=MLW Fusion Results: Pentagon Jr. vs. Teddy Hart | work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter | access-date=February 7, 2019 | date=January 5, 2019 | first=Iain | last=Oliver}} The team would hold the titles until February 2, 2019, when they lost the MLW Tag Team Championship to The Hart Foundation (Teddy Hart and Davey Boy Smith Jr.).{{cite web | url=https://www.f4wonline.com/other-wrestling/mlw-superfight-live-results-low-ki-vs-tom-lawlor-title-match-276041 | title=MLW Superfight live results: Low Ki vs. Tom Lawlor title match | date=February 2, 2019 | access-date=February 7, 2019 | work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter | first=Paul | last=Fontaine}} Penta and Fenix appeared at MLW's next event, Intimidation Games, which took place on March 2, 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://mlw.com/2019/02/09/mlw-returns-to-chicago-with-loaded-line-up-for-march-2/|title = MLW returns to Chicago with loaded line-up for March 2|date = February 9, 2019}}

= Impact Wrestling (2018–2019) =

Pentagón Jr. debuted with Impact Wrestling on an "Impact Wrestling vs Lucha Underground" co-promoted event at WrestleCon 2018, winning a three-way match against Fénix and Impact World champion Austin Aries.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/tna-results/impact-vs-lucha-underground-results-aries-vs-pentagon-vs-fenix-255226|title=Impact vs. Lucha Underground results: Aries vs. Pentagon vs. Fenix|date=April 6, 2018}} It was subsequently announced that Pentagón Jr. would face Fénix in a single's match at Impact's Redemption Pay-Per-View event.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/IMPACTWRESTLING/status/982474102354169857|title=IMPACT on Twitter|website=Twitter}} However, following Alberto El Patron's dismissal from the promotion, Pentagón Jr. and Fénix were announced as his replacement in the main event, this time for the Impact World Championship.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/IMPACTWRESTLING/status/982866692354265089|title=IMPACT on Twitter}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2018/0408/638738/impact-wrestling-announces-new-redemption-ppv-main-event/|title=Impact Wrestling Announces New Redemption PPV Main Event Following Alberto El Patron's Release - WrestlingInc.com|date=April 8, 2018 }} Pentagón Jr. was booked to win the match, claiming the Impact World Championship.{{Cite news|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/04/22/4-22-powells-impact-wrestling-redemption-live-review-austin-aries-vs-fenix-vs-pentagon-jr-for-the-impact-world-championship-lax-vs-eli-drake-and-scott-steiner-for-the-impact-tag-titles-allie/|title=4/22 Powell's Impact Wrestling Redemption live review: Austin Aries vs. Fenix vs. Pentagon Jr. for the Impact World Championship, LAX vs. Eli Drake and Scott Steiner for the Impact Tag Titles, Allie vs. Su Yung for the Knockouts Title – Pro Wrestling Dot Net|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=April 22, 2018|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net| access-date=June 21, 2018}} On the May 10 episode of Impact Wrestling, Pentagón Jr. successfully defended the championship against Eli Drake. On the May 17 episode of Impact Wrestling, Pentagón Jr. and El Hijo del Fantasma defeated Matt Sydal and Austin Aries.

Pentagón Jr. successfully defended the championship against Eli Drake and then Jimmy Jacobs, followed by losing the championship to Austin Aries the following night to end Impact Wrestling's television tapings for the week. The match for the championship was aired on US television as part of the Under Pressure special episode on May 31.

On June 3, Pentagón Jr. headlined an Impact Wrestling "One Night Only" special show called Zero Fear (name after Pentagón Jr. catchphrase), where he defeated Eli Drake and Moose.{{cite web | url=https://www.prowrestling.com/impact-wrestling-zero-fear-one-night-only-ppv-results-austin-aries-vs-rich-swann-pentagon-jr-more-spoilers/ | title=Impact Wrestling 'Zero Fear' One Night Only PPV Results: Austin Aries vs Rich Swann, Pentagon Jr. & More *SPOILERS* | first=Mike | last=Killiam | work=ProWrestling.com | date=June 4, 2018 | access-date=June 24, 2018}} In the Spring and Summer of 2018, Pentagón Jr entered a feud with Sami Callihan whom he has faced numerous occasions across many promotions both on and off television. The feud was built up over several Impact broadcasts and was designed to culminate in a match at Slammiversary PPV. The stipulation for the match ended up becoming a "mask Vs hair" match after Callihan attempted to remove Pentagón Jr.'s mask after attacking him with a baseball bat. At Slammiversary, Pentagón Jr defeated Callihan, and proceeded to shave Callihan's hair as per the stipulations of the match. At Bound for Glory, Pentagón, Brian Cage and Fénix lost to Ohio Versus Everything (Dave Crist, Jake Crist and Sami Callihan) in a oVe Rules match.

On January 12, 2019, Pentagón and Fénix defeated the Latin American Xchange (LAX) during the TV tapings in Mexico to win the Impact World Tag Team Championship.{{cite web | url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/123189/big-spoiler-from-last-nights-impact-wrestling-tv-taping.html | title=Big spoiler from last nights Impact Wrestling TV taping | work=Pro Wrestling Insider | access-date=January 14, 2019 | date=January 13, 2019 | first=Mike | last=Johnson}} At Rebellion. They lost the titles back to LAX in a Full Metal Mayhem match.

= Return to AAA (2018–2023) =

On June 5, 2018, it was announced that Pentagón Jr. was returning to AAA, participating in AAA's Poker de Ases ("Poker Aces") match at Triplemanía XXVI, putting his mask on the line against Psycho Clown, El Hijo del Fantasma and L.A. Park. On August 2, Pentagon teaming up L.A. Park defeating Psycho Clown and Pagano being his first victory after one year since his departure in January 2017.

= Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (2018–2019, 2024) =

In the spring of 2018 Penta El 0M wrestled against Carístico on the Mexican independent circuit, after which he threatened Carístico that he would "visit Carístico's home", making references to the Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre promotion. On June 29, 2018, Penta El 0M made a surprise appearance during the main event of CMLL's Super Viernes show, attacking Carístico during the match.{{cite web | url=http://www.mediotiempo.com/lucha-libre/2018/06/29/penta-el-zero-m-aparecio-en-el-cmll-caristico-en-la-mira | title=Penta el Zero M apareció en el CMLL; Carístico en la mira | date=June 29, 2018 | access-date=June 30, 2018 | work=MedioTiempo | publisher=MSN | language=es}}

It was announced in July 2024 that Pentagón Jr. and Death Triangle stable-mates Pac and Fénix would be making their debut as a stable for CMLL on the July 27 Super Viernes show. At the show, Pentagón was announced under the ring name Lucha Brother, while Fénix was announced as King. Death Triangle were defeated by Mistico, Mascara Dorada and Volador Jr. by disqualification in a six-man tag team match.

= All Elite Wrestling / Ring of Honor (2019–2024) =

{{See also|Death Triangle}}

During an independent circuit show in Georgia, The Young Bucks came to the ring to offer the Lucha Brothers an All Elite Wrestling (AEW) contract in a confrontation that ended with a verbal agreement and a handshake. It was subsequently revealed that Pentagon Jr. and Rey Fénix had agreed to a non-exclusive deal with AEW, due to their legal obligations to Lucha Underground.{{cite web | url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/young-bucks-invite-pentagon-jr-fenix-aew-276036| title=Young Bucks invite Pentagon Jr. & Fenix to AEW | first=Bryan | last=Rose | date=February 2, 2019 | access-date=February 7, 2019 | work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}} Their debut took place at Double Or Nothing, where Pentagón Jr and Fénix lost to The Young Bucks. They won back the titles in a rematch organized by AAA at Verano de Escándalo.

On March 4, 2020, the Lucha Brothers formed a trio along with Pac known as Death Triangle.{{cite tweet|user=AEWrestling|number=1235387781842681856|title=#DEATHTRIANGLE is here. NO ONE IS SAFE! Watch #AEWDynamite NOW on @TNTDrama 8e/7c #AEWonTNT @AEWonTNT|date=March 4, 2020|access-date=November 18, 2020}} In August 2021, it was announced that the Lucha Brothers would take part in a four-team eliminator tournament for a shot at the AEW World Tag Team Championship, with the winner of the tournament facing The Young Bucks at All Out in a steel cage match. The Lucha Brothers defeated the Varsity Blonds on the August 25 edition of Dynamite, and they defeated Jurassic Express on the August 27 edition of Rampage to become number one contenders.{{cite web|url=https://www.en.superluchas.com/amp/aew-dynamite-lucha-brothers-vencen-a-varsity-blonds/|title=AEW Dynamite: Lucha Brothers beat Varsity Blonds|work=Super Luchas|author=William Beltran|date=August 25, 2021|access-date=September 7, 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://theovertimer.com/2021/08/aew-rampage-results-the-lucha-bros-defeat-jurassic-express-to-punch-ticket-to-all-out-08-27/|title=AEW Rampage Results: The Lucha Bros Defeat Jurassic Express To Punch Ticket To All Out (08/27)|work=The Overtimer|date=August 27, 2021|access-date=September 7, 2021}} They went on to defeat the Young Bucks at the All Out pay-per-view, winning the AEW World Tag Team Championship for the first time. The match was widely praised by critics as one of the greatest steel cage matches of all time, and one of the best matches in AEW's history.{{cite web|url=https://www.syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2948007-lucha-bros-defeat-young-bucks-win-tag-team-titles-at-aew-all-out-2021.amp.html|title=Lucha Bros Defeat Young Bucks, Win Tag Team Titles at AEW All Out 2021|author=Mike Chiari|work=Bleacher Report|date=September 5, 2021|access-date=September 7, 2021}} On October 16, 2021, on a special Saturday edition of AEW Dynamite Penta and Fenix lost their AAA World Tag Team Championship to FTR disguised as the fictitious luchador tag team Las Super Ranas. On the January 5, 2022 episode of Dynamite, Jurassic Express defeated the Lucha Brothers to win their first AEW World Tag Team Championship.

On the February 23, 2022 episode of Dynamite, he successfully teamed with Pac to defeat the Kings of the Black Throne (Brody King and Malakai Black). Prior to the match, he was accompanied to the ring by Alex Abrahantes, carried a shovel, donned a black hood with a full black ring attire and debuted the name "Penta Oscuro" (Dark Penta), a callback to his Lucha Underground gimmick "Pentagon Dark".{{cite news|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2022/02/23/2-23-aew-dynamite-results-kellers-detailed-report-and-analysis-on-jade-cargill-vs-bunny-for-tbs-title-tag-team-battle-royal-house-of-black-vs-penta-pac-jericho-kingston-face-to-face/|title=2/23 AEW DYNAMITE RESULTS: Keller's detailed report and analysis on Jade Cargill vs. Bunny for TBS Title, Tag Team Battle Royal, House of Black vs. Penta & Pac, Jericho-Kingston face-to-face|first=Wade|last=Keller|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=February 23, 2022|access-date=February 24, 2022}}{{cite news|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-for-february-23-2022|title=AEW Dynamite Results for February 23, 2022r|date=February 23, 2022|access-date=February 24, 2022}} At Revolution's buy-in show, Oscuro and Pac would team with Erick Redbeard in a trios match against the House of Black (now completed with Buddy Matthews), which they lost.{{cite web|first=Ethan|last=Renner|date=March 4, 2022|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/erick-redbeard-teaming-with-death-triangle-at-aew-revolution-buy-in|title=Erick Redbeard teaming with Death Triangle at AEW Revolution Buy-In|website=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|access-date=March 4, 2022}}{{cite news|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/aew-revolution-2022-house-black-vs-erick-redbeard-penta-oscuro-pac-result|title=AEW Revolution 2022 – The House Of Black vs. Erick Redbeard, Penta Oscuro, & PAC Result|first=Robert|last=DeFelice|publisher=Fightful.com|date=March 6, 2022|access-date=March 7, 2022}} On the September 7, 2022 episode of Dynamite, he would win the recently vacated AEW World Trios Championship with Pac and Fénix, defeating Best Friends.{{cite web|last=Barnett|first=Jake|title=9/7 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of Tony Khan addressing the status of the AEW World Championship and AEW Trios Titles, MJF's return promo, Wheeler Yuta vs. Daniel Garcia for the ROH Pure Rules Title, Death Triangle vs. Best Friends, Interim AEW Women's Champ Toni Storm vs. Penelope Ford in an eliminator match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/09/07/9-7-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-tony-khan-addressing-the-status-of-the-aew-world-championship-and-aew-trios-titles-mjfs-return-promo-wheeler-yuta-vs-daniel-garcia-for-the-roh/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=September 8, 2022|access-date=September 8, 2022}}

The trio made their first defense as trios champions defeating The Dark Order on the October 7th edition of Rampage.{{Cite web |last=McGuire |first=Colin |date=October 7, 2022 |title=10/7 AEW Rampage results: McGuire's review of Death Triangle vs. 10, Alex Reynolds, and John Silver for the AEW Trios Titles, Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, and Wheeler Yuta vs. Rush and Private Party, Madison Rayne and Skye Blue vs. Tay Melo and Anna Jay, Varsity Blonds vs. Josh Woods and Tony Nese|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/10/07/10-7-aew-rampage-results-mcguires-review-of-death-triangle-vs-10-alex-reynolds-and-john-silver-for-the-aew-trios-titles-jon-moxley-claudio-castagnoli-and-wheeler-yuta-vs-rush-and-privat/ | access-date=September 24, 2024|website=PWTorch.com|language=en}} Soon after, they would begin a feud with The Elite and would enagage in a best of seven series with them over the following months.{{Cite web |last=Ballantye |first=Craig |date=October 7, 2022 |title=The Elite Vs Death Triangle Best Of Seven Series Announced|url=https://itrwrestling.com/news/the-elite-death-triangle-best-seven-series/ | access-date=September 24, 2024|website=Inside The Ropes|language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Pollard |first=Andrew |date=November 20, 2022 |title=AEW Sets Death Triangle Vs. The Elite Best Of Seven Series|url=https://whatculture.com/wwe/aew-sets-death-triangle-vs-the-elite-best-of-seven-series | access-date=September 24, 2024|website=WhatCulture|language=en}} The best of seven series culminated on the January 11, 2023 edition of Dynamite where The Elite defeated Death Triangle in a ladder match to become the new trios champions, ending their reign at 126 days.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date= January 12, 2023|title=AEW Dynamite Results for January 11, 2023|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-for-january-11-2023 | access-date=September 24, 2024|website=WhatCulture|language=en}} In 2023, the Lucha Brothers would begin appearing for AEW's sister promotion, Ring of Honor (ROH). At Supercard of Honor on March 31, 2023, the Lucha Brothers would defeat Top Flight (Dante and Darius Martin), The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett), Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher and Mike Davis), and La Facción Ingobernable (Rush and Dralístico) in a "Reach for the Sky" ladder match to win the vacant ROH World Tag Team Championship.{{cite web |author=Paul Davis |date=March 31, 2023 |title=Lucha Bros win ROH World Tag Team Titles at Supercard of Honor |url=https://www.wrestlingnews.co/.amp/roh-news/lucha-bros-win-roh-world-tag-team-titles-at-supercard-of-honor |access-date=March 31, 2023 |work=WrestlingNews.co}} At Double or Nothing on May 28, both Pentagon and Fenix competed in the Blackjack Battle Royale for the AEW International Championship but both were unsuccessful.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date= May 29, 2023|title=AEW Double or Nothing 2023 Results|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-double-or-nothing-2023-results |access-date=September 24, 2024|website=allelitewrestling.com|language=en}} On July 21 at Death Before Dishonor, the Lucha Brothers lost the ROH World Tag Team Championship to Aussie Open in a four-way tag team match.{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2023-07-21 |title=7/23 ROH Death Before Dishonor results: Powell's live review of Claudio Castagnoli vs. Pac for the ROH Title, Athena vs. Willow Nightingale for the ROH Women's Title, Katsuyori Shibata vs. Daniel Garcia for the ROH Pure Title |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/07/21/7-23-roh-death-before-dishonor-results-powells-live-review-of-claudio-castagnoli-vs-pac-for-the-roh-title-athena-vs-willow-nightingale-for-the-roh-womens-title-katsuyori-shibata-vs-dani/ |access-date=2024-12-06 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}} At All In on August 27, Pentagon with all three male members of Best Friends and Eddie Kingston defeated all three members of the Blackpool Combat Club and Santana and Ortiz in the Stadium Stampede match.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date= August 27, 2023|title=AEW All In: London Results|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-all-in-london-results |access-date=September 24, 2024|website=allelitewrestling.com|language=en}} At Double or Nothing on May 26 2024, Death Triangle challenged the Bang Bang Gang for the AEW World Trios Championships but were unsuccessful.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date= May 27, 2024|title=Double or Nothing 2024 Results|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/double-or-nothing-2024-results |access-date=September 24, 2024|website=allelitewrestling.com|language=en}} On the July 19 (taped July 17) episode of Rampage Pentagon and Fenix defeated Private Party, which would end up being his final appearance in AEW.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date= |title=AEW Rampage July 17th Results|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=396703 |access-date=September 24, 2024|website=Cagematch.net|language=en}} On November 30, it was reported that Pentagon's contract with AEW expired, marking the end of his five-year tenure with the promotion.{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/penta-el-zero-miedo-reportedly-free-agent-rey-fenix-aew/ |title=Penta El Zero Miedo Reportedly Now a Free Agent, Rey Fenix Still With AEW |date=December 1, 2024 |last=Harris |first=Jeffery |work=411 mania|access-date=December 2, 2024 }}

=WWE (2025–present)=

File:PentaWWE.jpg debut in January 2025]]

On January 6, 2025 at the Raw premiere on Netflix, a video aired teasing Pentagón's debut in WWE. He made his official WWE debut on the following week’s episode of Raw under the ring name Penta, defeating Chad Gable.{{Cite web |date=2025-01-13 |title= Penta Makes WWE Debut On Raw|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/penta-makes-wwe-debut-raw-defeats-chad-gable-singles-action?amp |access-date=2025-01-13 |website=Fightful |language=en-GB}} On February 1, 2025, he participated in his first Royal Rumble match, entering as the second entrant. He had the longest time in the match eliminating Ludwig Kaiser before being eliminated by Finn Bálor.{{Cite web |title=WWE Royal Rumble 2025 Live Updates: John Cena, Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Seth Rollins Deliver Historic Face-Off |url=https://www.news18.com/sports/wwe-royal-rumble-2025-live-updates-road-to-wrestlemania-john-cena-cody-rhodes-lucas-oil-stadium-liveblog-9210956.html |access-date=2025-02-02 |website=News18 |language=en}} On the March 24 episode of Raw, Penta challenged Bron Breakker for the Intercontinental Championship, but the match ended in a no contest after The Judgment Day (Bálor, Dominik Mysterio and Carlito) attacked both Breakker and Penta.{{Cite web |last=Mueller |first=Chris |title=WWE Raw on Netflix Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction, Highlights From Scotland |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25174851-wwe-raw-netflix-results-winners-live-grades-reaction-highlights-scotland |access-date=2025-03-25 |website=bleacherreport.com |language=en}} On April 7, it was announced Penta would face Mysterio, Balor and Breakker in a Fatal four-way match for Breakker's Intercontinental Championship at Wrestlemania 41.{{cite web|author=WWE.com Staff|title=Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker vs. Penta vs. Finn Bálor vs. Dominik Mysterio|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/41/bron-breakker-vs-finn-balor-vs-penta-vs-dominik-mysterio|date=April 7, 2025|work=WWE|access-date=April 7, 2025}}

Personal life

Pentagón has two brothers who are also professional wrestlers, including his younger brother, Fénix. Pentagón has three daughters whom were also seated front row for his WWE debut.{{Cite AV media|title= Penta arrives to WWE! Exclusive BTS footage of Penta's debut |date= January 20, 2025|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrLMk8UCyWk |publisher=YouTube }}

Pentagón shares a close friendship with San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, whom he regards as his "best friend" in the United States. Kittle frequently incorporates Penta's signature "Cero Miedo" (Spanish for "No Fear" or "Zero Fear") taunt into his NFL celebrations.{{Cite AV media|title= Penta On His WWE Debut, Rey Mysterio, Dream Opponents, Cero Miedo|date= February 9, 2025|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvoGXeWu26k |publisher=YouTube }}

Championships and accomplishments

File:AEW World Trios Champions Death Triangle, 2022 (cropped 2).jpg, the holders of the AEW World Trios Championship in 2023]]

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  • All Elite Wrestling
  • AEW World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Rey Fénix{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=4392|title=AEW World Tag Team Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database|date=September 5, 2021|access-date=September 6, 2021}}
  • AEW World Trios Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/aew-world-trios-championship|title=Official AEW World Trios Championship History|publisher=All Elite Wrestling}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=5548|title=AEW World Trios Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database|date=September 7, 2022|access-date=January 12, 2022}} – with Pac and Rey Fénix
  • AEW World Tag Team Championship Eliminator Tournament (2021) – with Rey Fénix{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=7087&page=2|title=AEW World Tag Team Championship Eliminator Tournament|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database|date=August 25, 2021|access-date=September 6, 2021}}
  • Dynamite Award (1 time)
  • Best Tag Team Brawl (2022) – {{small|Young Bucks vs Lucha Brothers, Steel Cage Match}}
  • AAW Wrestling
  • AAW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
  • AAW Heritage Championship (1 time)
  • AAW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Rey Fénix
  • Fifth Triple Crown Champion
  • CBS Sports
  • Tag Team of the Year (2019) – {{small|with Fénix}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/how-adam-cole-went-from-main-event-substitute-to-clear-choice-for-2019-wrestler-of-the-year/|title=How Adam Cole went from main event substitute to clear choice for 2019 Wrestler of the Year|work=CBS Sports|first=Brian|last=Campbell|date=December 24, 2019|access-date=December 24, 2019}}
  • The Crash Lucha Libre
  • The Crash Cruiserweight Championship (1 time){{cite web | url= http://www.thegladiatores.com/?p=13199 | title = ¡Pentágon Jr. es el nuevo campeón de peso crucero, y dedica su triunfo al líder de la jauría! | last=Pérez Navarro | first=Samuel | date=May 10, 2015 | access-date=May 11, 2015 | work=The Gladiatores | language=es}}
  • The Crash Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with The King{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15PCSEHJgKc | title=The Crash VII Aniversario | date=November 3, 2018 | access-date=November 4, 2018 | work=Mas Luchas | author=+LuchaTV | publisher=YouTube | language=es}}
  • Fight Club: Pro
  • Dream Team Invitational (2019) – with Rey Fénix
  • House of Glory
  • HOG Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Fénix
  • Impact Wrestling
  • Impact World Championship (1 time)
  • Impact World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Fénix[https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=220590 Impact Wrestling TV Taping] Cagematch.net retrieved January 12, 2019
  • Impact Year End Awards (2 times)
  • Finisher of the Year (2018) – Pentagon Driver[https://www.twitch.tv/videos/351428412 Impact Best of 2018 Fans' Choice Awards Reveal with Anthony Carelli and Alicia Atout! Behind the Lights Episode 34] retrieved December 20, 2018
  • Match of the Year (2018) vs. Sami Callihan at Slammiversary XVI[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkEqi-MdARo Pentagon Jr vs Sami Callihan: 2018 Match of the Year Impact 2018 Highlights Dec 27, 2018] Youtube.com retrieved December 12, 2019
  • Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide
  • AAA Latin American Championship (1 time)
  • AAA World Mixed Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Sexy Star{{cite web | url=http://www.luchalibreaaa.com/roster/item/661-pentag%C3%B3n-jr.html | title=Pentagón Jr. | access-date=December 13, 2014 | work=Lucha Libre AAA World Wide | language=es | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141213195655/http://www.luchalibreaaa.com/roster/item/661-pentag%C3%B3n-jr.html | archive-date=December 13, 2014 | url-status=dead }}{{cite web|url=http://luchalibreaaa.com/historia/campeonatos/item/42-campeonato-parejas-mixtas-aaa.html|title=AAA World Mixed Tag Team Championship|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510123633/http://luchalibreaaa.com/historia/campeonatos/item/42-campeonato-parejas-mixtas-aaa.html|access-date=May 27, 2020|archive-date=May 10, 2013}}
  • AAA World Tag Team Championship (3 times) – with Joe Líder (1){{cite web|url=http://www.mediotiempo.com/mas-deportes/lucha-libre/noticias/2014/12/07/aerostar-desenmascaro-a-super-fly|title=Aerostar desenmascaró a Súper Fly|date=December 7, 2014|access-date=December 7, 2014|work=MedioTiempo|language=es}} and Fénix (2){{cite web | url=https://www.f4wonline.com/mexico/young-bucks-win-aaa-tag-team-titles-rey-de-reyes-279471 | title=Young Bucks win AAA tag team titles at Rey de Reyes | first=Bryan | last=Rose | date=March 16, 2019 | access-date= March 17, 2019 | work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}}{{cite web | url=https://superluchas.com/resultados-verano-de-escandalo-2019-young-bucks-vs-lucha-bros/ | title=Resultados Verano de Escándalo 2019 — Young Bucks vs. Lucha Bros | first=Ernesto | last=Ocampo | date=June 16, 2019 | access-date=June 16, 2019 | work=Súper Luchas| language=es}}
  • Lucha Fighter (Men 2020){{Cite web|url=https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/89479-pentagon-jr-gana-torneo-lucha-fighter-aaa|title = Pentagon Jr. Gana el torneo Lucha Fighter AAA|date = May 10, 2020}}
  • Rey de Reyes (2016)
  • Ruleta de la Muerte (2022)
  • Lucha Libre World Cup: 2023 Men's division – with Laredo Kid and Taurus{{cite web|url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/aaa-lucha-libre-world-cup-224800549.html|title=AAA Lucha Libre World Cup Results (3/19): Josh Alexander, Vikingo, More|work=Yahoo!|date=March 19, 2023|accessdate=March 19, 2023|author=Tessier, Colin}}
  • Rudo of the Year (2014, 2015){{cite web|url=http://luchalibreaaa.com/noticiasaaa/item/2003-pentag%C3%B3n-jr-rudo-del-2014.html|title=Pentagón Jr.: Rudo del 2014|access-date=January 13, 2015|work=Lucha Libre AAA World Wide|language=es|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160405045612/http://luchalibreaaa.com/noticiasaaa/item/2003-pentag%C3%B3n-jr-rudo-del-2014.html|archive-date=April 5, 2016|url-status=dead}}{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=January 11, 2016|title=January 11, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Cena out with shoulder injury, New Japan stars to WWE|journal=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|location=Campbell, California|issn=1083-9593|page=59}}
  • Wrestler of the Year (2015)
  • Lucha Maniaks
  • Lucha Maniaks Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Rey Fénix
  • Lucha Underground
  • Gift of the Gods Championship (1 time)
  • Lucha Underground Championship (2 times)
  • Aztec Warfare IV
  • Mucha Lucha Atlanta
  • MLA Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
  • Major League Wrestling
  • MLW World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Rey Fénix{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/indies/mlw-fusion-tv-taping-spoilers-tag-team-champions-crowned-259246|title=MLW Fusion TV taping spoilers: tag team champions crowned|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter | date=June 8, 2018 | access-date=June 8, 2018 |first=JJ | last=Williamson}}
  • Mexican independent circuit
  • Mexican Strong Style Championship (1 time)
  • WCW Intercontinental Championship (1 time)
  • Perros del Mal Producciones
  • Perros del Mal Light Heavyweight Championship (2 times){{cite web | url = http://www.wrestleview.com/featured-articles/62442-viva-la-raza-lucha-weekly-52516-lucha-world-cup-news-konnan-breaks-silence-split-aaa-lucha-underground/ | title = Viva la Raza Lucha Weekly (5/25/16): Lucha World Cup news, Konnan breaks silence on split from AAA and Lucha Underground | last=Boutwell | first=Josh | date=May 25, 2016 | access-date=May 28, 2016 | work=Wrestleview}}
  • PCW Ultra
  • PCW Heavyweight Championship (2 times){{cite web|title=PCW Heavyweight Championship|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3101|website=cagematch.net|access-date=June 3, 2017}}
  • Pro Wrestling Guerrilla
  • PWG World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Rey Fénix
  • Pro Wrestling Illustrated
  • Ranked No. 28 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2019{{Cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-500/2019.html|title = Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2019 – the Internet Wrestling Database}}
  • Ring of Honor
  • ROH World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Rey Fénix{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlingnews.co/.amp/roh-news/lucha-bros-win-roh-world-tag-team-titles-at-supercard-of-honor|title=Lucha Bros win ROH World Tag Team Titles at Supercard of Honor|author=Paul Davis|work=WrestlingNews.co|date=March 31, 2023|access-date=March 31, 2023}}
  • Robles Promotions
  • Robles Heavyweight Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=398539|title=Robles Promotions 1. Aniversario En La Arena Jose Sulaiman « Events Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|website=www.cagematch.net}}
  • Wrestling Alliance Revolution
  • WAR World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Rey Fénix{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=5&nr=868|title=WAR World Tag Team Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|website=www.cagematch.net}}
  • Wrestling Superstar
  • Wrestling Superstar World Submission Lucha Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3094|title=Wrestling Superstar World Submission Lucha Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|website=www.cagematch.net}}
  • Xtreme Mexican Wrestling
  • XMW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Fénix{{cite web | url= http://superluchas.com/video-las-declaraciones-de-fenix-y-dark-dragon-tras-ganar-el-titulo-de-xmw/ | title= Video: Las declaraciones de Fénix y Dark Dragon, tras ganar el título de XMW | last=Mexicool | first=Rey | date=September 26, 2012 | access-date=September 6, 2013 | work=Súper Luchas| language=es}}
  • Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  • Tag Team of The Year (2019) – with Rey Fénix
  • Pro Wrestling Match of the Year (2021) – with Rey Fénix {{small|vs. the Young Bucks at All Out}}{{Citation needed|date=March 2022}}

''Luchas de Apuestas'' record

{{See also|Lucha libre#Luchas de Apuestas|l1=Luchas de Apuestas}}

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!width=20% scope="col"|Winner (wager)

!width=20% scope="col"|Loser (wager)

!width=20% scope="col"|Location

!width=20% scope="col"|Event

!width=15% scope="col"|Date

!class="unsortable" width=5% scope="col"|Notes

Zaius (mask)Mesalla (championship)San Cristóbal Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico StateBJC Show{{dts|2009|07|26}}
Sami Callihan (hair)Pentagón Jr. (championship)Berwyn, IllinoisJim Lynam Memorial Tournament – Day 2{{dts|2016|10|08}}This was a tag team match, where Callihan and Jake Crist defeated Pentagón Jr. and Rey Fénix with Callihan winning the AAW Heavyweight Championship. Crist's career and Fénix's mask were also on the line.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/10/09/108-aaw-berwyn-ill-chris-hero-vs-zack-sabre-jr-pentagon-jr-rey-fenix-vs-jake-crist-sami-callahan/|title=10/8 AAW in Berwyn, Ill.: Chris Hero vs. Zack Sabre Jr., Pentagon Jr. & Rey Fenix vs. Jake Crist & Sami Callahan|last=Blanton|first=Michael|date=October 9, 2016|access-date=October 10, 2016|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}
Pentagón Jr. (mask)Sami Callihan (hair)Toronto, Ontario, CanadaSlammiversary XVI{{dts|2018|07|22}}
Pentagón Jr. (mask)Villano IV (mask)Mexico City, MexicoTriplemanía XXX{{dts|2022|10|15}}Finals of a Ruleta de la Muerte tournament.

Notes

References

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