Penta may have lost to Roman Reigns in Mexico City, but don’t expect him to slide back down the card. The latest update suggests WWE already has its eyes on his next big opportunity—and it could involve Money in the Bank.
During a WrestleVotes Q&A, JoeyVotes and TC were asked what comes next for Penta after his breakout performance against Roman Reigns and whether fans should expect him in this year’s Money in the Bank ladder match. From the sound of it, they’re expecting exactly that.
JoeyVotes pointed out that there are still three spots left in the men’s Money in the Bank match. Penta isn’t part of the already-announced qualifiers on RAW or SmackDown, but he believes that’s only because WWE is saving one of the remaining spots for him.
“Yes, there are three spots left in the Money in the Bank match. We have three left. One of them is tonight, and Penta is not involved. It’s Solo, Dom, and Dragon Lee. There is one on SmackDown with CM Punk, GUNTHER, and Finn Bálor. So could he be involved in the qualifier for next week? He’s expected.”
TC said it would honestly be weird if Penta wasn’t part of the ladder match. Given everything he’s done throughout his career, he feels Money in the Bank is the perfect stage for someone with Penta’s style.
“It would be very strange for him not to be in a ladder match. We’ve seen him excel in these.”
JoeyVotes then looked beyond just qualifying for the match. He believes Penta is riding a wave of momentum after his performance against Roman, and if he ends up winning the briefcase, the reaction from the crowd could be huge. He even floated the idea of another staredown with Roman Reigns, saying WWE now has that option whenever it wants to revisit the rivalry.
“With the momentum after last week, if he can pull down that briefcase, I’m sure that pop will be incredible. And hey, even a stare down again with Roman Reigns, just because it’s an option now, would be awesome.”
The comments line up with recent reports that Penta’s showing against Roman Reigns in Mexico City really boosted his stock backstage, with many in WWE seeing him as a legitimate main-event talent. While a rematch with Roman isn’t in the plans right now, everything points to WWE keeping Penta firmly in the conversation.
Penta didn’t leave Mexico City with the World Heavyweight Championship, but he may have walked away with something almost as valuable—a clear path toward another major opportunity. If he ends up in Money in the Bank, don’t be surprised if he’s one of the favorites to steal the show.
Do you want to see Penta win the Money in the Bank briefcase, or should WWE save his biggest moment for a future world title match? Let us know in the comments below.
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