Penta’s WWE Return Update Clarified After Doctor’s Statement Was Mistranslated

Wrestling fans hoping to see Penta back in action at AAA’s Guerra de Titanes on December 20 just got hit with a harsh dose of reality. Despite earlier reports suggesting the masked superstar had been cleared for an in-ring return, it turns out those claims were based on a mistranslation of his doctor’s original statement.

Ringside News previously reported that Penta had been cleared following his injury during a match against Solo Sikoa on WWE Raw. That match ended abruptly, with Penta being rushed to the back after what appeared to be a serious shoulder injury. But now, it’s clear the recovery isn’t quite complete—and the confusion all comes down to a translation error.

According to Dr. Odiseo, who has been treating Penta, he was misquoted. The original Spanish statement was run through faulty translation software, and what came out wasn’t accurate. The doctor clarified things in a direct message:

“We’ve been undergoing treatment for almost two weeks now and we’ve made a lot of progress. Obviously, who knows if he’ll be ready to return by December 20, for Guerra de Titanes and all that, although he’s doing really well. I see a lot of enthusiasm in him. He’s a great person who’s fighting through everything related to his shoulder and all the things that could hold him back.”

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But just because Penta’s doing better doesn’t mean he’s ready to lace up his boots. Dr. Odiseo made it clear that it’s not even his decision—or Penta’s for that matter:

“We’re doing well, but ultimately it doesn’t depend on Penta or me—it depends on the W. If they decide he’s ready to return, that’s their decision to make.”

As for where the confusion came from, it seems someone online jumped the gun using automated translation tools. The result was a report that inaccurately claimed Penta had been medically cleared when, in fact, he’s still very much in the middle of recovery.

Dr. Odiseo closed his statement with a personal thank you to Penta for trusting him with his care:

“The only thing left to say is thank you, Penta, for all the moments you’ve given us fans, and thank you for giving me the privilege—among so many doctors you know in the United States and Mexico—you chose to come receive treatment with me. I also want to thank you for entrusting me with your family’s health. Thank you for the trust.”

Ringside News deeply apologizes for the confusion and sincerely regrets the error.

Wrestling fans are known for their passion, and this kind of mix-up can lead to disappointment. But it’s clear Penta is working hard to come back—and when he does, he won’t be holding anything back.

Do you think WWE will let Penta return to AAA for Guerra de Titanes? Or should he stay focused on his recovery and WWE future? Drop your thoughts in the comments below—we want to hear from you.

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