Rey Fénix, born on December 30, 1990, in Mexico City, Mexico, stands as one of the most electrifying figures in professional wrestling, renowned for his high-flying maneuvers and unyielding athleticism.
A masked luchador enmascarado, he embodies the spirit of lucha libre tradition while pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the ring.
Currently signed to WWE’s SmackDown brand as of 2025, Fénix has carved out a global career that spans Mexico, the United States, and Japan, where his innovative style has earned him a reputation as the “Man of a Thousand Lives.”
Fénix’s lean, explosive build allows him to execute gravity-defying dives and flips that have become his signature, blending technical prowess with raw spectacle.
Siblings
Rey’s elder brother, known professionally as Penta El Zero Miedo or simply Penta, born on February 26, 1985, is a powerhouse luchador whose bone-chilling arm snaps and intense persona have made him a fan favorite across promotions.
The two brothers, who share an unbreakable bond forged in the ring and at home, have teamed up as the Lucha Brothers, dominating tag team divisions worldwide and capturing multiple championships together.
Penta’s path to stardom mirrors Fénix’s in many ways, starting on the Mexican independents before breaking into AAA and later conquering American scenes like AEW and now WWE’s Raw brand.
Adding to the family legacy is their other brother, who wrestles under the ring name Ikaro, though he maintains a lower profile compared to his high-flying siblings.
Career
Fénix’s professional wrestling odyssey began in the mid-2000s on Mexico’s vibrant independent circuit, where he debuted around 2005-2007 under the moniker Máscara Oriental, honing his craft in gritty arenas across Puebla, Pachuca, and Querétaro.
Trained by luminaries like El Apache, Cuchillo, Skayde, and Tony Salazar, he quickly distinguished himself with aerial wizardry that set him apart from his peers.
In January 2011, Fénix signed with Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, a pivotal move that catapulted him into the spotlight; there, he claimed the inaugural AAA Fusión Championship in March 2013 by outlasting Daga, Crazy Boy, and Juventud Guerrera in a grueling four-way elimination match at Rey de Reyes.
His AAA tenure peaked with victories in the 2013 Copa Antonio Peña tournament and a stunning pinfall over Jeff Jarrett to capture the AAA Mega Championship at Triplemanía XXVI in 2018, though trademark disputes later forced temporary name changes to Fénix el Rey and King Phoenix.
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Venturing into the U.S., Fénix became a cornerstone of Lucha Underground starting in 2014, debuting with a three-way triumph over Drago and his brother Penta, and etching his name in history as the first wrestler to hold all three major titles there: the Gift of the Gods, Lucha Underground Championship, and Trios Championship.
International tours took him to Japan for Pro Wrestling Noah and Pro Wrestling Wave, where he challenged for the GHC Junior Heavyweight Championship against Taiji Ishimori in 2013.
By 2018, he and Penta solidified their tag team prowess in promotions like Impact Wrestling, Major League Wrestling, and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, winning the PWG World Tag Team Championship in a three-way thriller.
Joining All Elite Wrestling in 2019 marked a new era, as the Lucha Brothers feuded iconically with The Young Bucks, culminating in a steel cage victory for the AEW World Tag Team Championship at All Out 2021.
Fénix also shone solo, dethroning Jon Moxley for the AEW International Championship in 2023, and as part of Death Triangle with Penta and PAC, securing the AEW World Trios Championship.
After a brief hiatus in early 2025 for family and recovery, contract issues with AEW resolved, leading to his WWE signing in March 2025.
He debuted triumphantly on SmackDown on April 4, 2025, defeating Nathan Frazer, and now competes on the blue brand alongside his brother’s Raw appearances.
Accolades
In AAA, Fenix etched his legacy by becoming the first wrestler to unify all men’s titles, holding the Mega Championship once, the World Tag Team Championship twice with Penta, the Fusión Championship once as its inaugural holder, the Cruiserweight Championship once, and the Latin American Championship once, highlighted by his groundbreaking five-way win at Triplemanía XXX: Tijuana in 2022.
Lucha Underground crowned him as its most decorated star, with reigns as the first Gift of the Gods Champion, the Lucha Underground Champion, and the Trios Champion, a feat unmatched in the promotion’s history.
Stateside, his partnerships yielded gold across borders: the PWG World Tag Team Championship once with Penta, the Impact World Tag Team Championship once, the MLW World Tag Team Championship once, the ROH World Tag Team Championship once at Supercard of Honor in 2023, the AAW Tag Team Championship twice (once with A.R. Fox and once with Penta), and the HOG Tag Team Championship once.
In AEW, accolades poured in with the World Tag Team Championship once, the World Trios Championship once as Death Triangle, and a brief but brilliant AEW International Championship reign after toppling Jon Moxley at Dynamite: Grand Slam in 2023.
Beyond belts, Fénix’s excellence earned him a No. 22 ranking in the 2019 PWI 500, Tag Team of the Year in 2019 with Penta from CBS Sports, and a shared Pro Wrestling Match of the Year for their 2021 All Out epic against The Young Bucks.
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