Big E Shouts Out Penta Meme at Backlash—Should WWE Really Change His Entrance Music?

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2025’s WWE Backlash event has concluded, and TopMob’s predictions, although predictable, offer a fair assessment of the Premium Live Event. Despite its predictability, several captivating highlights emerged during the show, such as Big E’s shoutout to Penta, which leaves me hopeful about potential developments for one of the main roster’s most promising rising stars.

In other wrestling circles, Penta is rapidly gaining fame, rivaling even Rey Mysterio’s popularity in the WWE. This notoriety has sparked an amusing meme within the wrestling community, and with its recent mention during a live event, I’m eagerly anticipating a change in his theme music.

Big E Acknowledged The Popular Penta Meme Online During Backlash

For some readers who may not spend as much time online as this writer, they might not know why there’s so much buzz about Penta and Sade’s 1984 hit “Smooth Operator.” To fill you in on the latest trend, let me share a new song by @HaangEmHigh that reinterprets Penta’s walkout music using this popular tune as its foundation.

For several weeks, videos of Penta performing his unique walk to music have been widely shared online. However, it wasn’t until the Backlash event on Saturday night that there was any indication that anyone in the WWE had noticed them. Big E, who continues to work as a commentator for the company despite being blamed by The New Day for their recent string of bad fortune, called attention to this during the PLE.

I simply must extol the virtues of HaangEmHiigh on Twitter! Every time I come across those “Smooth Operator” memes, it never fails to bring a smile to my face. There’s something captivating about Penta – his charm is palpable and his style is impeccable. Truly, he exudes an undeniable swagger that sets him apart from the crowd!

Despite his flair and confidence, he couldn’t clinch victory against Dominik Mysterio, who successfully defended the Intercontinental Title they fought for at WrestleMania 41. Given how much the crowd adores Dirty Dom currently, defeating him was never going to be easy. However, I believe that if Penta were to switch his theme music to a popular tune, he might stand a chance at claiming the title in the future.

WWE Should Strongly Consider Changing Penta’s Theme Music To “Smooth Operator”

I propose a change for Penta’s theme music, suggesting “Smooth Operator” as an alternative. However, I understand that this might be a significant request given the current circumstances. Interestingly, the WWE has recently collaborated with Tool guitarist Adam Jones to revamp the heavy metal theme originally created for him upon his debut in the WWE.

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Penta has an appearance that seems fitting for a character running through a forest in a black metal music video. Yet, contrary to what one might expect, his unique stride as he approaches the ring is what makes “Smooth Operator” a suitable fit, as demonstrated repeatedly in memes.

The distinctive way of walking plays a crucial role in defining his personality, and has sparked discussion within the wrestling community. While Penta claims that the style emerged spontaneously during an interview with Chris Van Vliet, others suggest that it was inspired by the late La Parka. Regardless of its origin, fans appreciate this quirk and would likely be even more thrilled if it harmonized with his entrance music.

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As a passionate moviegoer, it’s intriguing when the WWE incorporates well-known tunes for their superstars, a move that isn’t commonplace but adds an extra layer of excitement. For instance, CM Punk has made “Cult Of Personality” by Living Colour his signature theme song, reflecting his status as one of the company’s heavyweights. Penta, on the other hand, is steadily climbing the ranks in the WWE, and while he’s showing great promise, I believe it’s premature to place him at the very top just yet, until he claims a championship title.

On Monday evenings at 8:00 PM Eastern Time, you can catch Penta on “Monday Night Raw,” which is available on Netflix. Don’t miss this episode to see how Penta reacts after his title match against Dirty Dom ended in a loss, especially since The Judgment Day may have interfered and potentially altered the outcome.

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2025-05-12 02:48