Former winner returns for milestone tournament moment
Summary
– Penta announced his involvement in the 2026 Rey de Reyes tournament
– Four Fatal 4-Way matches will determine a title challenger
– Penta will present the signature sword to the winner on March 14
Penta revealed a special role he will play in AAA’s Rey de Reyes tournament during the January 24 episode of AAA on FOX in Latin America. The announcement marked a full-circle moment tied to his own history with the event.
Penta noted that it has been ten years since he won the Rey de Reyes tournament. To honor that milestone, he confirmed he will personally present the iconic sword to the 2026 winner.
The tournament structure will feature four Fatal 4-Way matches. Winners from those bouts will advance to determine who earns a championship opportunity against Dominik Mysterio for the AAA Mega Championship.
One of the qualifying matches has already been confirmed. Jack Cartwheel, Aerostar, Apollo Crews, and La Parka will collide in a Fatal 4-Way on the January 31 episode of AAA on FOX.
Rey de Reyes is scheduled for March 14. With Penta involved and a title shot on the line, the tournament is positioned as a major moment on AAA’s 2026 calendar.
