A major tag team is expected to join WWE eventually, but they haven't yet.
This week, reports emerged that the Lucha Bros, Penta and Rey Fenix had signed with WWE on multi-year deals. While it is expected that WWE is the ultimate destination, a number of WWE sources confirmed to Fightful Select that the two aren't signed yet. One even indicated that they believe Rey Fenix is technically still under contract with AEW and that the transition to WWE won't be as smooth as expected. AEW sources have not confirmed Fenix's contract status.
Both wrestlers remain on AEW's official roster page. When we've asked AEW and WWE in an official capacity on the status of either talent, we've not gained an answer.
Regarding word that merchandising was underway, Luchablog noted on Twitter -- the "WWE is quickly making Lucha Brothers merch while AEW didn't" talking point is a little apples/oranges. Those trademarks were out there months ago too, they're getting WWE owned gimmicks and their merch. They held onto some merch rights with AEW, a wholly different setup.'
Penta had told numerous people throughout this Summer that he was expecting to go to WWE and had been in contact with the company. He'd also told those he spoke with that he and Fenix were a package deal and preferred to go directly to the WWE main roster.
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