3 plans that could have been ruined due to Penta's injury on WWE RAW

Injuries have been one of the cruelest parts of pro wrestling and Penta fell victim to it this week on Monday Night RAW. The masked wrestler engaged in a high-stakes match with Solo Sikoa in what was the quarterfinals of “The Last Time is Now” tournament. But El Miedo suffered a possible injury mid-match after landing awkwardly on his left shoulder.

The match ended with a medical stoppage around 7-8 minutes early, advancing Sikoa by default. While WWE hasn't provided an official update on this, there's a good chance that Penta will stay away from the action for a while He is scheduled to undergo a thorough medical evaluation. The 40-year-old's untimely injury could derail several storylines and plans that are underway.

Let's take a look at three plans that may have been ruined by Penta's injury on RAW:

#3. Penta vs. Gunther in the tournament semifinals

The Last Time is Now tournament could have landed a dream match between Penta and Gunther in the semi-finals of this competition. Both superstars seemed ready to face each other for the first time. That match was heavily pushed as a dream high-impact matchup between a striker and a fighter that would have brought the house down.

The Ring General advanced to the semi-finals and fans were hoping to see the masked fighter advance as well. However, El Meido's unfortunate injury poured cold water on those potential plans. The initial plans may have been ruined in light of what happened on the edition of RAW before Survivor Series: WarGames.

#2. The high-profile meeting of the Lucha Bros

One of the main plans that could have been ruined due to Penta's injury was the reunion of The Lucha Bros. El Meido participated in a major program in Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide. He was ready to team up with his real-life brother Rey Fenix ​​and fight Dominik Mysterio and El Grande Americano in a great tag team match.

This was huge for AAA, it took away the power of WWE stars to increase attendance and streaming numbers on their platform. For Penta, it was a headline opportunity in Mexico after his WWE debut, bolstering his overall draw. However, those plans are now up in the air after what happened on RAW. Penta's absence kills the brotherly reunion dynamic that was the emotional core.

#1. AAA mega title fight with Dominik Mysterio

The AAA program was building Penta as the last barrier to Dominik Mysterio's arrogant reign. It was expected to lead to a huge feud between the two stars for the AAA Mega Championship. With El Meido and Dirty Dom having history, this feud was expected to be a big draw in Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide.

WWE might even be planning for Penta to tear Mysterio apart and give him a major push. However, his injury came as a bolt from the blue and may now force both companies to pivot from this potential AAA Mega Championship feud. The masked wrestler is expected to be sidelined for some time, depending on the severity of the injury.