Former WWE Champion Penta is quietly doing a saint's work in his home country of Mexico. WWE Superstar Rusev recently opened up about Penta's philanthropic work in Mexico while speaking to TMZ.
“Also, he’s a great guy. He’s got so many — he’s helping so many kids in Mexico. You guys have no idea because he doesn’t talk about it, but in private conversations, [he’s told me] he’s helped like tons of orphans, people with no homes. He buys them truckloads of toys and clothes and helps these kids. He’s a tremendous guy. If people get to know him, they’d love him as a person,” Rusev shared.
Hailing from a small town in Mexico, Penta has already given back to his hometown of Ecatepec, Mexico, through several community and business initiatives. In 2024, the WWE Superstar opened a restaurant dedicated to his father. Near his restaurant, Penta also runs a gym that provides personalized lucha libre training, boxing classes, and MMA lessons for local residents.
Last year, in an interview [via ESPN], Penta opened up about the reasons behind the community work he does for Ecatepec. “I stand by the people [of Ecatepec], not because I can't go anywhere else, but because they've been there for me since Day 1,” said Penta, who keeps his real identity a secret in true lucha libre tradition. “Maybe they themselves don't know, but for me it's like I never left the neighborhood.”
Article Continues BelowParting ways with AEW in 2025, Penta joined WWE in early 2025. Shortly after, he became one of the most popular wrestlers on the roster. He is a former Intercontinental Champion as well as the current Money in the Bank holder.