Ex-AEW star to make WWE debut as a heel and align with Carmelo Hayes on SmackDown this week? Exploring potential twist

A former AEW star could make his WWE debut on SmackDown this week. In a twist, he could join Carmelo Hayes as a heel. The star departed from the Tony Khan-led promotion recently.

Last Friday on SmackDown, Carmelo Hayes confronted Nick Aldis in a backstage segment. The blue brand's general manager made a match for Melo against a new superstar. The new superstar is expected to be former AEW talent Penta El Zero Miedo. He has been rumored to sign with WWE for months now.

The 39-year-old star is officially a free agent now as his All Elite Wrestling contract has expired. He has also been removed from the company's roster page. Therefore, Penta is free to join the Stamford-based promotion as of now. However, Triple H can pull off a potential twist with the former champion's debut.

Assuming Penta El Zero Miedo makes his debut on SmackDown this week, fans would expect him to be the opponent for Carmelo Hayes. However, Penta could instead join forces with Melo as a heel. He could reveal Penta as his backup plan ahead of his potential bout against a local competitor.

Following Penta's potential debut, Carmelo Hayes could be his mouthpiece going forward in his WWE journey. Overall, it would be a nice twist if the former AEW star debuted as a heel instead of being a predictable babyface.

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AEW star Penta El Zero Miedo is reportedly still under AEW contract

AEW star Penta El Zero Miedo's tag team partner and brother, Rey Fenix, has also been rumored to depart the Tony Khan-led promotion and join WWE along with Penta. However, Tony Khan reportedly added injury time to Fenix's current contract, which is set to last until next year.

Despite Penta El Zero Miedo being free to sign with WWE, he would have to wait for his brother, Rey Fenix, to join him in his journey. Fans will have to wait and see what the future holds for The Lucha Bros.

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