Penta has become a huge success for WWE ever since he traded AEW for the promotion, but his brother Rey Fenix hasn’t found the same level of success, which Matt Hardy recently analyzed. 

The former AEW star is currently the WWE Intercontinental Champion, a title he won just over a year after his WWE debut. WWE fans seem to adore the Mexican star, but Fenix has been rather subdued in WWE, a situation Hardy attributes to Penta’s character being stronger than Fenix’s.

“That’s one thing, too, even one thing I harp on so much now, too, like character. You know, character is so important. I was watching WWE Unreal again, and Penta is someone that was on there. And this is one little side topic I am going to say, but I think the reason he has found much more success than Rey Fenix in WWE right now is because he has so much character and so much personality. And he really emphasizes that. And his whole thing about you know, ‘no fear’ is so great,” said Hardy on “The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy” podcast.

Penta’s character seems to have resonated with fans, thanks to his incredible athleticism in the ring, his larger-than-life entrance, and the fearless attitude that Hardy alluded to. The masked star also appears to have a drive for success, which was evident in interviews following his Intercontinental title win, where he spoke about working toward and dreaming of winning a WWE title for two decades. 

Penta will likely have the most important day of his WWE career at WrestleMania 42, where he will put his title on the line against Dragon Lee, JD McDonagh, Rusev, and Je’Von Evans in a ladder match.

AJ Styles has detailed what his new day job of recruiting talented wrestlers is like following his retirement from WWE.

Styles recently revealed that he is recruiting new stars for WWE from the independent circuit and he has explained on “The Phenomenally Retro Podcast” what he looks for in a wrestler when scouting them.

“I’ve been going to indie shows and checking those out. Just seeing what they have to offer and stuff like that. And I’m scouring the internet just to, you know, if something sticks out, you know, if people see talent that they like, ‘Wow, you know, they’re different. There’s something about them, you know.’ I like that kind of stuff, like, ‘Do you want to send me that stuff? Fine. Go ahead. I’d love to see it.’ So yeah, I’m just trying to check out and see how much talent is out there,” explained Styles.

Styles has been in the shoes of numerous talented indie stars that are out there, and wants to use that experience to give deserving indie wrestlers a chance to make it in the big leagues.

“I know what it’s like to be on the indies and having a job and then traveling the indies. Sometimes it’s hard to get things in that you need and so, if they were desperate as I am to make it in the wrestling business, man, I’d love to see them before anybody else snags them up,” he added. “And hopefully I’m able to see talent before it’s still developed.”

He wants to see wrestlers who have a passion for the business, who are dedicated to the craft, and who go all-in about making it as wrestlers. Styles is eager to meet wrestlers who are determined to make it to the top and recruit them. “The Phenomenal One” will be seen on WWE television once again soon, when he gets inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.

Hulk Hogan was once one of the most beloved pro wrestlers and pop culture icons. Without Hogan, WWE wouldn’t have reached the heights that it did in the 1980s. Then came WCW, a reality show, and various scandals. By the time he made his final appearance in WWE, he was literally booed out of the building. His life came to an end in July 2025 from cardiac arrest.

Before he died, he was interviewed by Netflix for a documentary. The four-part documentary includes his final interview. The trailer dropped on Monday morning and features clips of Hogan from the 80s that were juxtaposed with him struggling to stand up from workout equipment in his home gym. A voiceover from Hogan states that “in wrestling, you should be remembered for all the wars.” There’s also home videos, including with his young kids. Neither Brooke or Nick are featured in the trailer, but their mom, Linda is. Brooke has been open about her dad not attending her wedding and removing herself from his will. She didn’t attend WWE’s tribute to her father, but Nick did.

The interview will focus on the man behind the persona, Terry Bollea. There’s clips of his time as Hollywood Hogan and he’s partying with people like Dennis Rodman. Bret Hart is seen briefly, where he appears to have been interviewed for this documentary and says, “you’re a liar.” Jimmy Hart and Kevin Nash were also interviewed. Hogan threatens, “you want me to tell the truth? Okay, I know where all the bodies are buried.”

“Hulk Hogan: Real American” airs on April 22. It comes just days after WrestleMania 42 and his iconic WrestleMania 3 match against Andre the Giant being inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame. 

This past January, AJ Styles retired from professional wrestling after losing a career-threatening match to GUNTHER at the Royal Rumble, but some fans still think “The Phenomenal One” will appear in a WWE ring again in the near future. Although Styles is no longer interested in competing as an active star for now, many veterans have often made run-ins or brief appearances at WrestleMania in the past, but during a recent episode of “The Phenomenally Retro Podcast,” the 48-year-old shut down the possibility of him returning at “The Show of Shows” this year.

“Listen guys, that’s not going to happen, okay? I’m not going to do that. So don’t count on it,” he stated. “Let me just enjoy this for a little bit guys. Never say never, but at the moment, there’s no reason, I get it.”

Styles has already began many projects post retirement, as he recently started a new backstage role in WWE as a talent scout while also training his second oldest son to become a professional wrestler. That said, Styles has admitted that the most difficult aspect of retirement so far is trying to stay in shape instead of putting on unnecessary weight. In two weeks, Styles will also be inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame alongside other legends such as Stephanie McMahon, Ax and Smash of Demolition, Sid Vicious, Bad News Brown, and NBA icon Dennis Rodman.

If you use any of the quotes in this article, please credit “The Phenomenally Retro Podcast” with a h/t to Wrestling Inc. for the transcription.

AEW’s Brody King has been vocal about his dislike of ICE and he has detailed why he isn’t shy about expressing his opinions.to express the way that they felt and so I can have someone to like you know, champion for me. And if I can be that for other people that are being marginalized, then I want to be that for them. And you know, everyone tries to bring up the political thing. In my opinion, it’s just what’s right and what’s wrong. And there’s a lot of wrong happening in the world and if I can speak out against it, then I will,” he said.

King pointed to WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley — who was also at the convention where he was interviewed — to highlight how there are others in the pro wrestling business who speak out against what they believe is wrong.