{"id":217063,"date":"2026-05-26T12:19:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T17:19:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=217063"},"modified":"2026-05-26T12:19:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T17:19:29","slug":"wwe-rising-stars-fading-stars-saturday-nights-main-event-edition-penta-rules-bland-brie-profits-are-up-b-flat-michin-is-mvp-sol-botcher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2026\/05\/26\/wwe-rising-stars-fading-stars-saturday-nights-main-event-edition-penta-rules-bland-brie-profits-are-up-b-flat-michin-is-mvp-sol-botcher\/","title":{"rendered":"WWE RISING STARS &#038; FADING STARS: Saturday Night\u2019s Main Event Edition \u2013 Penta Rules, Bland Brie, Profits Are Up, B-Flat, Michin is MVP, Sol Botcher"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-905074182\" class=\"pwtor-before-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><hr \/><b>SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... <\/b>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?show_id=3076978&theme=light&playlist=false&playlist-continuous=false&autoplay=false&live-autoplay=false&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=false&hide-likes=false&hide-comments=false&hide-sharing=false&hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"140px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\r\n<hr \/><\/div><p>Saturday Night\u2019s Main Event continues to carve out a unique lane in WWE\u2019s ecosystem, something between a trimmed-down PLE and a supercharged house show, with a light dose of 1980\u2019s nostalgia. It\u2019s light on promos, heavy on in-ring action, and increasingly useful as a temperature check for the roster.<\/p>\n<p>On Saturday\u2019s show, no titles changed hands, but that didn\u2019t stop the show from offering plenty of excitement and some clarity on who\u2019s heating up &#8211; and who\u2019s losing steam.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Rising Star of the Week: Penta<\/h3>\n<p>Penta feels like a star the moment he steps onto the entrance stage. He looks otherworldly, like some heavy-metal demon samurai. His music and pyro hit. The crowd reacts. As my teen daughter would put it, this guy\u2019s got \u2018rizz.<\/p>\n<p>More importantly, when the bell rings, Penta can deliver.<\/p>\n<p>His match against Ethan Page was a statement performance, showcasing creativity, intensity, and pacing that elevated both men. \u201cAll Ego\u201d is a viable rising star, but another important takeaway was WWE\u2019s clear investment in Penta. They resisted the urge to hot-shot the title to newcomer and instead reinforced Penta\u2019s standing.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s how you build a star\u2014presentation, protection, and performance. Right now, Penta is checking all three boxes.<\/p>\n<p>The only weakness in Penta\u2019s game has been his limited involvement in backstage segments and storylines. I can only imagine his limited English is a factor.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s hoping creative finds a fitting drama for this remarkable performer.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-1909951484\" class=\"pwtor-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h3>First Runner-Up: Street Profits<\/h3>\n<p>The Street Profits are back, and they\u2019re re-energized.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a noticeable edge to their work &#8211; more urgency, more physicality, and stronger crowd engagement. Montez Ford, in particular, continues to flash main-event upside, which only raises the long-standing question: why hasn\u2019t he been given a true singles run?<\/p>\n<p>The tease of another breakup lingers, but at least it\u2019s something resembling forward momentum. After years of running the same playbook with the same catchphrase \u201cWe want the smoke\u201d and Montez\u2019s same improbable flip dive over the ringpost, even this new version of familiar story is enough to give fans hope.<\/p>\n<p>A move to Raw is a great start. On a less crowded tag landscape, there\u2019s room for the Profits to finally stand out instead of getting lost in the shuffle.<\/p>\n<h3>Second Runner-Up: Michin<\/h3>\n<p>Michin quietly turned in one of the most valuable performances of the night.<\/p>\n<p>Tagging with Jade Cargil and B-Fab, she carried the bulk of the in-ring workload, doing the heavy lifting and keeping the match on track while her partners looked on from the apron. That kind of reliability doesn\u2019t always get spotlighted, but it should.<\/p>\n<p>She\u2019s a classic \u201cgood hand,\u201d but there\u2019s still a ceiling unless she finds a way to distinguish herself. The alliance with Jade Cargill gives her a spotlight, but it needs a hook\u2014a character trait, an edge, something memorable to help us connect with her character.<\/p>\n<p>In the ring, though, she\u2019s making the most of every minute she gets.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-689967244\" class=\"pwtor-content-1 pwtor-entity-placement\"><!-- Tag ID: pwtorchcom_test_300x600 -->\r\n<div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __300x600\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><em>ARTICLE CONTINUED BELOW&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Check out the latest episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show covering the latest episode of Raw: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spreaker.com\/episode\/wwe-raw-post-show-5-25-keller-hubbard-talk-about-best-raw-in-ages-from-montez-to-lesnar-to-seth-to-theory-to-lesnar-to-reigns-to-fatu--72163551\">CLICK HERE<\/a> to stream (or search \u201cwade Keller\u201d on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other iOS or Android app to subscribe free)<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"WWE RAW POST-SHOW (5\/25): Keller &amp; Hubbard talk about Best Raw In Ages from Montez to Lesnar to Seth to Theory to Lesnar to Reigns to Fatu\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?episode_id=72163551&amp;theme=light&amp;playlist=false&amp;playlist-continuous=false&amp;chapters-image=true&amp;episode_image_position=right&amp;hide-logo=false&amp;hide-likes=false&amp;hide-comments=false&amp;hide-sharing=false&amp;hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"200px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Fading Star of the Week: Brie Bella<\/h3>\n<p>Brie Bella still looks like a star\u2014but once the interview begins or the bell rings, the illusion fades. She fails to emote effectively in the ring and has little connection with fans besides performing the \u201cYes\u201d kicks to remind us of her more talented spouse.<\/p>\n<p>Her limitations are hard to ignore. She\u2019s always worked best alongside Nikki, where their personal chemistry and familiarity helped mask her shortcomings.<\/p>\n<p>Her partnership with Paige has been far less fruitful, in spite of their tag team championship. Brie\u2019s gaps are being exposed and right now, they\u2019re glaring. The apathy fans feel towards Brie is obvious and undermines her partner\u2019s potential.<\/p>\n<p>The rapid pace by which the champions have been matched up against nearly every female tag team on the main roster offers hope that these matches are being burned through because their championship reign and tag team will end soon. Since they\u2019ve yet to face Fatal Attraction, it seems possible that the newcomers will take the titles and end this failed experiment.<\/p>\n<p>Brie might have more success turning heel on Paige \u2013 in whom fans are far more invested &#8211; or taking another hiatus until her sister is ready to return.<\/p>\n<h3>First Runner-Up: B-Fab<\/h3>\n<p>With the recent round of roster cuts, it was a surprise to most that B-Fab remains while far more talented wrestlers were let go.<\/p>\n<p>B-Fab continues to feel like someone surviving on opportunity rather than capitalizing on it.<\/p>\n<p>Her alignment with Jade Cargill offers a rare second chance to prove herself and potentially a launching pad. Instead, she blends into the background or stands out for the wrong reasons. B-B-Fab has youth and intensity, but little impact on the mic and even less between the ropes.<\/p>\n<p>At this point, she\u2019s not adding value to the group\u2014just occupying space.<\/p>\n<p>That has to change &#8211; and quickly.<\/p>\n<h3>Second Runner-Up: Sol Ruca<\/h3>\n<p>Sol Ruca has a highlight-reel finisher and a growing problem.<\/p>\n<p>As a rookie talent with limited charisma, the \u201cSol Snatcher\u201d should be Ruca\u2019s ticket to getting over. Instead, it\u2019s becoming a liability.<\/p>\n<p>Two straight mistimed or botched attempts\u2014first against Becky Lynch on Raw, then again at Saturday Night\u2019s Main Event\u2014have undercut the move\u2019s credibility. The Sol Snatcher requires perfect timing, positioning, and execution, and Ruca hasn\u2019t been up to the task.<\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s a major issue when your entire presentation is built around one signature moment.<\/p>\n<p>The frustrating part? She\u2019s been working with Becky Lynch, one of the most giving and adaptable veterans on the roster\u2014someone who has elevated far less polished talent in the past.<\/p>\n<p>Opportunities like that don\u2019t come around often.<\/p>\n<p>If Ruca is going to break through, it starts with hitting that move clean\u2014and making us believe in it.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wade Keller Post-show (5\/25) - WWE Raw w\/Keller &amp; Hubbard\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/varMX_-EXPE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"pwtor-end-article-groups pwtor-entity-placement\" id=\"pwtor-1842340660\"><div id=\"pwtor-313819976\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU FOR VISITING<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Saturday Night\u2019s Main Event continues to carve out a unique lane in WWE\u2019s ecosystem, something between a trimmed-down PLE and a supercharged house show, with a light dose of 1980\u2019s nostalgia. 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