In a recent appearance on the RRBG podcast in Long Beach, WWE superstar Rey Fenix sat down to discuss the current state of his career. While he has been making waves as a singles competitor, the question on the minds of most fans of WWE is when he will finally reunite with his brother, Penta, to reform one of the most decorated tag teams in modern history.
The Wait for the Lucha Brothers Reunion
Since arriving in WWE, the brothers have often been featured in separate storylines or alongside other stars like Rey Mysterio. Fenix was candid about the transition and why the duo hasn’t been a permanent fixture in the tag division just yet.
“I miss wrestling with my brother, I miss fighting and playing with him every day we work, but it’s a good opportunity for us to show who we are individually. I have worked with Damien Priest, I worked at the time with Andrade, I am working now with Sami Zayn. It’s a good opportunity for both us as wrestlers and for the public to see something different.”
For Fenix, the separation isn’t a sign of a permanent split, but rather a lesson in timing within the world’s largest wrestling promotion.
“Believe me, they know—surely they know—that the people are waiting for the Lucha Brothers, and we are waiting for the moment, too. But something that wrestling and this sport has taught me is patience. It is going to be the right moment, the correct moment that the Lucha Brothers deserve. It’s not that we don’t deserve it, or that you don’t deserve to see us today, but I know that when the moment arrives, it will be the right one. We have to trust a little in what is being done and enjoy what we are doing today. As humans, we want things as fast as possible, but when you have patience and the moment arrives, that is when everything explodes.”
The Business of Republic of Lucha
Outside of the ring, Fenix is focused on his role as CEO of Republic of Lucha, navigating the complexities of owning a brand while under a major corporate contract.
“We are pushing Republic of Lucha as a brand, more than just a wrestling shop. There is no problem with the store itself. Obviously, we push the merchandise that WWE Shop and all the allied brands are generating for the Lucha Brothers. After the contract, after becoming part of WWE, we started managing Republic of Lucha as a brand for souvenirs and wrestling shirts, and not like before where Republic of Lucha made Lucha Brothers merchandise.”
Paying Dues: The “Salt and Pepper” of Experience
Reflecting on his journey, Fenix discussed how his time in the gritty independent circuit prepared him for the bright lights of WWE.
“I have had matches in the rain, flooded, without a ring, with the ceiling right above my head, without ropes, without a canvas, and without people. All that experience is what I am grateful for today. If there is a problem in any match, my experience allows me to improvise and pull the match and the show forward. I call that experience ‘knowing how to improvise.’ When you have a structure that has cost you time and gives you learning, no matter what happens in the future, everything is going to be a little easier.”
A Rock Legend’s “Sazón”
Fenix also touched on his unique connection with Adam Jones of Tool, who provided a custom touch to his WWE entrance theme.
Turning Sacrifice into the Path
To close, Fenix offered a philosophical look at his career trajectory and what it takes to survive in the industry.
“It is very important to know where you come from and where you want to go, and to know that there will always be a path that won’t be the easiest. But being willing to fight and sacrifice for it makes the word ‘sacrifice’ turn into ‘the path.'”
