Pentagón Jr.(born February 26, 1985) is a Mexicanluchadorenmascarado(maskedprofessional wrestler). He is signed toAll Elite Wrestling,where he is a formerAEW World Trios Championwith hisDeath TrianglestablematesPacand his real-life younger brother,Rey Fénix.Penta and Fénix also team as theLucha Brothersand are former one-timeAEW World Tag Team Champions.He also spent some time inRing of Honor(ROH), where they are formerROH World Tag Team Champions.He also appeared inLucha Libre AAA Worldwide(AAA), where he is a formerAAA World Tag Team Champion,also with Fénix.
Pentagón Jr. | |
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Born | [1] Ecatepec, Estado de México,Mexico | February 26, 1985
Family | Rey Fénix(brother)[2] |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Dark Dragon Lucha Brother Penta El 0M Penta El Cero Miedo Penta El Zero Penta El Zero M[3] Penta El Zero Miedo Penta Oscuro Pentagón Dark Pentagón El 0M[4] Pentagón Jr. Zaius |
Billed height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)[5] |
Billed weight | 94 kg (207 lb)[5] |
Billed from | Mexico City, Mexico[6] Xalapa, Veracruz,Mexico[7] |
Trained by | Gran Apache[8] Skayde[8] |
Debut | 2007[2] |
He is also known for his work withImpact Wrestlingwhere he is a one-timeImpact World Championand one-timeImpact World Tag Team Champion,andMajor League Wrestling(MLW) where he is a one-timeMLW World Tag Team Champion.He also wrestles for Mexico'sConsejo Mundial de Lucha Libre(CMLL) andThe CrashasPenta El 0M( "0M" standing for "Cero Miedo",Spanishfor "Zero Fear" ) and for American television showLucha Underground(asPentagón Dark) where he is a former two-timeLucha Underground Champion.He also competes on theU.S.independent circuit,notably forPro Wrestling Guerrilla(PWG) andAAW.With PWG he is a formerone-timePWG World Tag Team Champion.
Pentagón Jr. initially became known for his tenure with AAA between 2010 and 2017, where he is a formerLatin American Champion,Mixed Tag Team Champion,World Tag Team Championshipand the 2016Rey de Reyes.In January 2017, he left AAA and announced that he was working for The Crash and formed a group calledLa Rebelión( "The Rebellion" ) with other former AAA wrestlers. By mid-2018 it was announced that AAA and Pentagón Jr. had come to an agreement to work together again.
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
editPentagón Jr. was born on February 5, 1985, in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico.[1]It is unclear exactly how many brothers and sisters he has, but two younger brothers have also become professional wrestlers, best known under thering namesRey Fénix,[2]and Ikaro.
Professional wrestling career
editEarly career (2007–2010)
editAs 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 inLucha libre.[9]According to Pentagón Jr. he was trained bySkayde,[8]and made his debut in 2007, working as the masked character "Zaius".[2]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.[10]He would win his first ever championship on July 26, 2009, when he defeatedMesallato win the WCW Intercontinental Championship[11]in aLuchas de Apuestas( "bet match" ) where Zaius put his mask on the line.[12]Records are unclear on if or when he lost the championship.
Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (2010–2017)
editStill working as Zaius the future Pentagón Jr. worked adark matchtry out forAAAon September 9, 2010, teaming with Pesadilla to defeat the team of Konami and Máscara Oriental.[13]In 2011 he began working for AAA on a regular basis, using the name "Dark Dragon", while also working on theindependent circuitas Zaius.[14]As Dark Dragon he joined AAA's mid-levelrudo[Note 1]groupLa 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 showGuerra de Titanes( "War of the Titans" ). He was introduced as the arch-enemy of the newly introducedOctagón Jr.,just like the originalPentagónhad been the storyline arch-enemy ofOctagón.Octagón, Octagón Jr. andLa Parkadefeated Pentagón Jr.,La Parka NegraandSilver Cain.[15]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.[16]By mid-2013 Octagón Jr. left AAA, leaving Pentagón Jr. without any direction or storyline. On August 18 atHéroes Inmortales VII,Pentagón entered the 2013Copa Antonio Peña,but was defeated in the first round byEl Hijo del Fantasma.[17][18]On March 16, 2014, at AAA'sRey de Reyesshow, Pentagón Jr. participated in an eight-manLucha de ApuestasDomo de la Muerte( "Dome of Death" bet match), but escaped the cage before the end, keeping his mask safe.[19][20][21]AtTriplemanía XXII,held on August 17, Pentagón Jr participated in a unification match for both theAAA Fusión ChampionshipandAAA Cruiserweight Championshipin a multi-man match that was won by El Hijo del Fantasma.[22][23]On November 17, Pentagón Jr. joined theLos Perros del Malstable.[24]On December 7, Pentagón Jr. and his new stablemateJoe Líderwon theAAA World Tag Team Championshipby defeatingLos Güeros del Cielo(AngélicoandJack Evans) andMyztezizandFénixin a three-way match. They lost the title back to Angélico and Evans on October 4, 2015, atHéroes Inmortales IX.[25]
On March 23, 2016, Pentagón Jr. won the 2016Rey de Reyestournament by defeating La Parka andVillano IV.[26]TheRey de Reyesvictory was used to build him up as a challenger for theAAA Latin American Championship,which culminated with Pentagón Jr. defeating then-championPsycho Clownon July 3.[27]AtTriplemanía XXIV,on August 28, Pentagón Jr. lost the championship toJohnny Mundo.[28]Pentagón later lost a rematch to Mundo on January 20, 2017 at theGuerra de Titanes.[29]The following day, Pentagón announced that he no longer worked for AAA,[30]citing unhappiness from feeling restricted and held back by AAA.[31]
Lucha Underground (2014–2018)
editIn August 2014, Pentagón was announced as one of five AAA wrestlers to star inLucha Underground,a new American television series onEl Rey.[32][33]Pentagón debuted on the third episode on November 12, where he was defeated by his brother, Fénix, in a three-way, that also includedDrago.[34]Over the next weeks, the two real-life brothers developed a storyline rivalry between them.[35]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 commentatorVampiro.Afterwards, Pentagón began attacking Vampiro, saying he would sacrifice him for his master. DuringUltima Luchaon 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 Muertesfollowing his successful defense againstIvelisseand broke Muertes' arm, turning face in the process. Pentagón unsuccessfully challenged for theLucha Underground ChampionshipagainstMatanza Cueto,the story-line monsterheelbrother of authority figureDario Cuetoin 2015. This match aired via tape delay on March 30, 2016.[36]AtUltima Lucha Doson 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.[37]
AtAztec Warfare IIIPentagón was attacked byBlack Lotus(who swore revenge on Pentagón for breaking her arm at Ultima Lucha Dos) along with Members of The Black Lotus TriadHitokiri,DokuandYureiand was eliminated byJohnny 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 atUltima Lucha Tres,Pentagón Dark defeatedSon of Havocin aladder matchto win the vacantGift of the Gods Championship,which also earned him a future shot at the Lucha Underground Championship.[38]He cashed in his shot the following day and defeatedPrince Pumain a "Loser Must Retire" match to become the new Lucha Underground Champion.[38]
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.[39]
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (2015–2019)
editOn August 28, 2015, Pentagón Jr. made his debut forPro Wrestling Guerrilla(PWG) by entering the2015 Battle of Los Angelestournament, defeating Drago in his first round match.[40]He was eliminated from the tournament in his second round match two days later by eventual tournament winnerZack Sabre Jr.[41]On September 2, 2016, Pentagón Jr. returned to PWG, entering the2016 Battle of Los Angeles,from which he was eliminated in the first round byMarty Scurll.[42]Two days later, Pentagón Jr. and Fénix unsuccessfully challengedThe Young Bucks(Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) for thePWG World Tag Team Championship.[43]
On March 18, 2017, Penta el 0M and Rey Fénix defeated The Young Bucks and the team ofMatt SydalandRicochetin a three-way match to win the PWG World Tag Team Championship.[44]On October 20, Penta and Fénix were booked to lose the championship to The Chosen Bros (Jeff CobbandMatt Riddle), ending their reign at 216 days.[45]
Independent circuit (2015–2019)
editWith the debut of Lucha Underground on American television, Pentagón Jr. began getting work on the USindependent 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. defeatedSami Callihanto winAAW: Professional Wrestling Redefined'sHeavyweight Championship.[46]On October 8, 2016, Pentagón Jr. put the championship on the line in aLucha de Apuestastag 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.[47]
During a January 21, 2017, show forThe Crash Lucha Librepromotion, Pentagón Jr.,DagaandGarza 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" ).[4][30]The three hoped to able to use thePerros del Malname on the independent circuit, but were unable to obtain the right and on January 24, Penta announced he was leavingPerros del Mal.[48]On January 27, Penta, Daga, Garza and Fénix el Rey announced the formation of a new stable in The Crash, namedLa Rebelión( "The Rebellion" ).[49]
On September 1, 2018, Penta El Zero lost toKenny Omegaat the independent wrestling super showAll In.Following the match, the lights went dark and when they came onChris Jericho,dressed as Pentagon, attacked Omega before removing his mask to reveal himself.[50]
Major League Wrestling (2018–2019)
editPenta 0M made his debut for the U.S. basedMajor League Wrestling(MLW) on January 11, 2018, where he defeated his brother Rey Fénix as part of MLW's "Zero Hour" show.[51]This would be taped for the April 20, 2018 debut episode ofMLW FusiononBeIN Sports.[52]He would later earn a match forShane Strickland'sMLW World Heavyweight Championship,but lost the match.[53]The following month Los Lucha Bros (Pentagon and Fenix) defeated "Team TBD" (Jason Cade andJimmy Yuta) andThe Dirty Blondes(Leo Brien and Mike Patrick) to become the first holders of theMLW World Tag Team Championshipin the restarted MLW.[54]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 matchon September 9, 2018. The Mexican Massacre match would later be selected as the "MLW Match of the Year" for 2018.[55]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 sonEl Hijo de L.A. Park.[56]
Following his feud with Park, Lucha Bros begun feuding withThe Hart Foundation(Teddy Hart,Davey Boy Smith Jr.andBrian Pillman Jr.) over the MLW Tag Team Championship.[57]On the January 4, 2019 episode ofMLW FusionPentagon lost to Teddy Hart[58]The team would hold the titles until February 2, 2019, when they lost the MLW Tag Team Championship toThe Hart Foundation(Teddy HartandDavey Boy Smith Jr.).[59]Penta and Fenix appeared at MLW's next event, Intimidation Games, which took place on March 2, 2019.[60]
Impact Wrestling (2018–2019)
editPentagón Jr. debuted withImpact Wrestlingon an "Impact Wrestling vs Lucha Underground" co-promoted event atWrestleCon2018, winning a three-way match against Fénix andImpact World championAustin Aries.[61]It was subsequently announced that Pentagón Jr. would face Fénix in a single's match at Impact'sRedemptionPay-Per-View event.[62]However, followingAlberto 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.[63][64]Pentagón Jr. was booked to win the match, claiming the Impact World Championship.[65]During the Impact Wrestling television taping the next day Pentagón Jr. successfully defended the championship againstEli Drakeand thenJimmy 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 theUnder Pressurespecial episodeon May 31.
On June 3, Pentagón Jr. headlined an Impact Wrestling "One Night Only" special show calledZero Fear(name after Pentagón Jr. catchphrase), where he defeated Eli Drake andMoose.[66]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 IW'sSlammiversaryPPV. 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. On January 12, 2019, Pentagón and Fénix defeated theLatin American Xchange(LAX) during the TV tapings in Mexico to win theImpact World Tag Team Championship.[67]AtRebellion.They lost the titles back to LAX in aFull Metal Mayhem match.
Return to AAA (2018–2023)
editOn June 5, 2018, it was announced that Pentagón Jr. was returning to AAA, participating in AAA'sPoker de Ases( "Poker Aces" ) match atTriplemanía XXVI,putting his mask on the line againstPsycho Clown,El Hijo del FantasmaandL.A. Park.On August 2, Pentagon teaming up L.A. Park defeating Psycho Clown andPaganobeing his first victory after one year since his departure in January 2017.
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (2018–2019, 2024)
editIn the spring of 2018 Penta El 0M wrestled againstCarísticoon the Mexican independent circuit, after which he threatened Carístico that he would "visit Carístico's home", making references to theConsejo Mundial de Lucha Librepromotion. On June 29, 2018, Penta El 0M made a surprise appearance during the main event of CMLL'sSuper Viernesshow, attacking Carístico during the match.[68]
It was announced in July 2024 that Pentagón Jr. andDeath Trianglestable-matesPacand Fénix would be making their debut as a stable for CMLL on the July 27Super Viernesshow. At the show, Pentagón was announced under the ring nameLucha Brother,while Fénix was announced asKing.Death Triangle were defeated byMistico,Mascara DoradaandVolador Jr.by disqualification in a six-man tag team match.
All Elite Wrestling (2019–present)
editDuring an independent circuit show in Georgia,The Young Buckscame to the ring to offer the Lucha Brothers anAll 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.[69]On February 7, 2019, at theAll Elite WrestlingTicket Announcement held at the MGM Grand Pool Splash, inLas Vegas, Nevada.The Young Bucks were leaving the stage as The Lucha Brothers music played seeing Pentagón Jr., and Fénix making their first appearance with the company. The two teams faced off before a brawl ensued seeing Pentagón striking Matt Jackson first, while Fénix took out Nick Jackson with a super-kick. Pentagón then proceeded to package-piledrive Matt Jackson on the stage, before cutting promos and advertising themselves for the upcoming debut Pay-Per-View for the company,Double Or Nothingbefore exiting the stage. AtDouble Or Nothing,Pentagón Jr and his partner Fénix lost theirAAA World Tag Team Championshipto The Young Bucks. They won back the titles in a rematch organized by AAA atVerano de Escándalo.This led to a six-man tag match atAEW Fyter Fest,where theLucha Brothersteamed withLaredo Kidin another losing effort against The Young Bucks andKenny Omega.On the October 30, 2019 episode ofAEW Dynamite,the Lucha Brothers lost toSoCal Uncensoredin the finals of a tournament to decide the first everAEW World Tag Team Champions.
On March 4, 2020, the Lucha Brothers formed a trio along withPacknown asDeath Triangle,confirming their heel turn in the process.[70]They made their debut as a team against Joey Janela and the Private Party, defeating them. However, with Pac stuck in the U.K., due to travel restrictions, they then formed an alliance withEddie Kingstonas well asThe Butcher and The Blade.On November 18, 2020, Penta and Fenix again turned face and revived theirDeath Trianglealliance with Pac after saving him during a beatdown from Kingston, Butcher and Blade.[71]In August 2021, it was announced that the Lucha Brothers would take part in a four-team eliminator tournament for a shot at theAEW World Tag Team Championship,with the winner of the tournament facing The Young Bucks atAll Outin a steel cage match. The Lucha Brothers defeated the Varsity Blonds on the August 25 edition ofDynamite,and they defeatedJurassic Expresson the August 27 edition ofRampageto become number one contenders.[72][73]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.[74]On October 16, 2021, on a special Saturday edition ofAEW DynamitePenta and Fenix lost theirAAA World Tag Team ChampionshiptoFTRdisguised 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 ofDynamite,he successfully teamed with Pac to defeat the Kings of the Black Throne (Brody KingandMalakai Black). Prior to the match, he was accompanied to the ring byAlex 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".[75][76]AtRevolution'sbuy-inshow, Oscuro and Pac would team withErick Redbeardin a trios match against the House of Black (now completed withBuddy Matthews), which they lost.[77][78]On the September 7, 2022 episode ofDynamite,he would win the recently vacatedAEW World Trios Championshipwith Pac and Fénix, defeatingBest Friends.[79]
The trio made their first defense as trios champions defeatingThe Dark Orderon the October 7th edition ofRampage.[80]Soon after, they would begin a feud withThe Eliteand would enagage in a best of seven series with them over the following months.[81][82]The best of seven series culminated on the January 11, 2023 edition ofDynamitewhere The Elite defeated Death Triangle in a ladder match to become the new trios champions, ending their reign at 126 days.[83]AtDouble or Nothingon May 28, both Pentagon and Fenix competed in the Blackjack Battle Royale for theAEW International Championshipbut both were unsuccessful.[84]AtAll Inon August 27, Pentagon with all 3 male members ofBest FriendsandEddie Kingstondefeated all 3 members of theBlackpool Combat ClubandSantanaandOrtizin the Stadium Stampede match.[85]AtDouble or Nothingon May 26 2024, Death Triangle challenged theBang Bang Gangfor theAEW World Trios Championshipsbut were unsuccessful.[86]
Championships and accomplishments
edit- All Elite Wrestling
- AEW World Tag Team Championship(1 time)– withRey Fénix[87]
- AEW World Trios Championship(1 time)[88][89]– withPacandRey Fénix
- AEW World Tag Team Championship Eliminator Tournament (2021)– withRey Fénix[90]
- Dynamite Award(1 time)
- Best Tag Team Brawl (2022) –Young Bucksvs Lucha Brothers,Steel Cage Match
- AAW: Professional Wrestling Redefined
- CBS Sports
- The Crash Lucha Libre
- Fight Club: Pro
- Dream Team Invitational(2019) – withRey Fénix
- House of Glory
- HOG Tag Team Championship(1 time) – withFénix
- Impact Wrestling
- Impact World Championship(1 time)
- Impact World Tag Team Championship(1 time) – withFénix[94]
- Impact Year End Awards(2 times)
- Finisher of the Year (2018)– Pentagon Driver[95]
- Match of the Year (2018)vs.Sami CallihanatSlammiversary XVI[96]
- Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide
- AAA Latin American Championship(1 time)[27]
- AAA World Mixed Tag Team Championship(1 time) – withSexy Star[97][98]
- AAA World Tag Team Championship(3 times) – withJoe Líder(1)[99]andFénix(2)[100][101]
- Lucha Fighter(Men 2020)[102]
- Rey de Reyes(2016)[26]
- Ruleta de la Muerte(2022)
- Lucha Libre World Cup:2023 Men's division– withLaredo KidandTaurus[103]
- Rudoof the Year (2014, 2015)[104][105]
- Wrestler of the Year (2015)[105]
- Lucha Maniaks
- Lucha Maniaks Tag Team Championship (1 time) – withRey Fénix
- Lucha Underground
- Mucha Lucha Atlanta
- MLA Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- Major League Wrestling
- MLW World Tag Team Championship(1 time) – withRey Fénix[54]
- Mexican independent circuit
- Mexican Strong Style Championship (1 time)
- WCW Intercontinental Championship (1 time)[12]
- Perros del Mal Producciones
- Perros del Mal Light Heavyweight Championship (2 times)[106]
- PCW Ultra
- PCW Heavyweight Championship (2 times)[107]
- Pro Wrestling Guerrilla
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Ring of Honor
- Wrestling Alliance Revolution
- Wrestling Superstar
- Wrestling Superstar World Submission Lucha Championship (1 time)[111]
- Xtreme Mexican Wrestling
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- Tag Team of The Year(2019) – withRey Fénix
- Pro Wrestling Match of the Year(2021) – withRey Fénixvs. theYoung BucksatAll Out[citation needed]
Luchas de Apuestasrecord
editWinner (wager) | Loser (wager) | Location | Event | Date | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Zaius (mask) | Mesalla(championship) | San Cristóbal Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico State | BJC Show | July 26, 2009 | [12] |
Sami Callihan(hair) | Pentagón Jr. (championship) | Berwyn, Illinois | Jim Lynam Memorial Tournament – Day 2 | October 8, 2016 | [Note 2][47] |
Pentagón Jr. (mask) | Sami Callihan (hair) | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Slammiversary XVI | July 22, 2018 | |
Pentagón Jr. (mask) | Villano IV(mask) | Mexico City, Mexico | Triplemanía XXX | October 15, 2022 | [Note 3] |
Footnotes
edit- ^Arudo,referred to as a "Heel" in English, are those who portray the bad guys in pro wrestling.
- ^This was a tag team match, where Callihan andJake Cristdefeated Pentagón Jr. andRey Fénixwith Callihan winning theAAW Heavyweight Championship.Crist's career and Fénix's mask were also on the line.
- ^Finals of aRuleta de la Muertetournament.
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External links
edit- Pentagón Jr.atIMDb
- Impact Wrestling profile
- Pentagón Jr.'s profile atCagematch.net,Wrestlingdata,Internet Wrestling Database