WWE Star Chelsea Green Reflects on Iconic Pre-WWE Match with Penta: Calls It ‘Perfection’ That Can’t Be Replicated

Chelsea Green reflects on pre-WWE match with Penta is trending as the former Women’s United States Champion opens up about her unforgettable 2018 clash against Penta (then Pentagon Dark) in Lucha Underground. The intergender bout, where Green competed as Reklusa, remains one of her most celebrated matches online—fans still clamor for a rematch now that both are on WWE’s roster.

In a recent episode of the Netflix series “WWE Unreal,” Green shared heartfelt thoughts on the encounter, crediting Penta for pushing her limits and creating something special. “I’m telling you, Penta could make a broomstick look good,” she said. “He is that talented. It’s insane. One of the matches that I am honestly best known for on the internet is in 2018 when we wrestled for Lucha Underground together. That was probably the craziest match I’ve ever had in my career. Penta pushed me so far outside of my comfort zone. I did things I never knew I could do, and I am so grateful.”

The match took place in October 2018 as part of Lucha Underground’s intense, cinematic style. Green (as Reklusa) and Penta (as Pentagon Dark) delivered a high-energy intergender showdown filled with hard-hitting strikes, innovative spots, and crowd-popping moments. Penta ultimately won with a lung blower followed by a package piledriver, but the bout earned widespread praise for Green’s performance and Penta’s ability to elevate any opponent.

Green addressed the constant fan calls for a WWE rematch, laughing it off while emphasizing its untouchable status. “I constantly hear [people say] ‘you need to have a rematch with Penta’ and we always laugh like, should we run it back? But we’re never going to run it back. You cannot redo perfection.”

She echoed similar sentiments in other interviews, calling it “the best decision I ever made” because it serves as proof of her in-ring ability. “When someone says I suck at wrestling, someone else says, ‘But did you see the Penta match?’ And I’m like, yeah, yeah, that one match in 2018. He literally wrestled himself. Watch it again. He literally wrestled himself. But I digress. He is amazing, and so am I.”

The Lucha Underground encounter has gained renewed steam since Penta joined WWE in 2025, with clips resurfacing on social media and fans debating a potential on-screen reunion. Green has playfully shut down the idea, noting the magic came from that specific time and place, but she left the door cracked with a “never say never” in earlier comments.

Public reactions are overwhelmingly positive. Wrestling fans on forums like Reddit and X praise the match as a hidden gem that showcases Green’s athleticism beyond her current comedic heel persona. Many call it her career highlight, defending her skills against critics who focus on her recent character work. Penta himself has spoken fondly of working with her, once calling her the “best, best wrestler” and expressing openness to a rematch.

For U.S. wrestling fans, this reflection highlights the depth of talent in WWE’s women’s division and the lasting impact of indie promotions like Lucha Underground. It also ties into WWE’s current push for cross-roster dream matches, though Green’s stance suggests this one stays legendary as-is.

Chelsea Green reflects on pre-WWE match with Penta continues to spark nostalgia, reminding fans of her underrated in-ring prowess in this timeless Lucha Underground classic.

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