Penta Responds to Paul Heyman's Praise from WWE Unreal

The rising WWE star discusses the impact of Heyman's comments on his career.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 10:34pm

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Penta, the rising WWE Superstar, has responded to the high praise he received from Paul Heyman during the second season of the Netflix series WWE: Unreal. Heyman, a titan in the wrestling industry, was extraordinarily complimentary of Penta, stating that the company has "something really special" with him. Penta, who recently won the Intercontinental Championship, says Heyman's words fuel his drive to be the best in WWE.

Why it matters

Penta's rapid rise to popularity and success in WWE has been a remarkable story. Heyman's praise, coming from one of the most respected figures in the industry, further validates Penta's status as a top star and highlights the excitement surrounding his future in the company.

The details

In the third episode of WWE: Unreal, Heyman was highly complimentary of Penta, noting the crowd's enthusiastic reaction to him and his ability to connect with the audience during his matches. Penta, who has been with WWE for only a year, has already become one of the most praised Superstars and the current Intercontinental Champion.

  • Penta won the Intercontinental Championship on March 2, 2026.
  • WWE: Unreal Season 2 was released in January 2026.

The players

Penta

A rising WWE Superstar who has quickly become one of the most popular performers on the roster and the current Intercontinental Champion.

Paul Heyman

A titan in the professional wrestling industry, known for his respected opinions and ability to identify and develop top talent.

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What they’re saying

“I'm telling you, we've got something really special with him.”

— Paul Heyman

“Paul Heyman means everything [to] this sport. He knows everything you need to become a big star and everything. So I say thank you for the speech about Penta. I feel so proud [of] me. I feel so proud [of] all my people, all my fans. And I start [to] work, man. I keep going - hard work.”

— Penta

What’s next

Penta will likely defend his Intercontinental Championship against Dominik Mysterio in a rematch at WrestleMania 42, with the potential for other challengers such as Je'Von Evans or a newly turned babyface Finn Balor to also vie for the title.

The takeaway

Penta's rapid rise to stardom in WWE, fueled by the high praise from industry legend Paul Heyman, has cemented his status as one of the most exciting and popular Superstars on the roster. His Intercontinental Championship win is just the beginning, as fans eagerly await to see how far he can go in the company.