Summary

Penta said Kevin Owens was the inspiration behind his Fear Factor, which he identified as the Package Piledriver.

The source text says Penta shared the comment during WWE 2K26 Creator Fest activities after the game’s March 13 release.

In a recent YouTube video from creator Macho T, Penta played as himself and defended the Intercontinental Championship against five opponents he selected, including Owens.

Penta said he told Owens directly that he began using the Package Piledriver because of him.

Penta and Kevin Owens connection adds character depth to WWE move identity

Penta publicly tying one of his signature moves to Kevin Owens creates a concrete consequence, the Fear Factor now carries a named lineage that fans can track as part of his WWE presentation.

With Penta currently positioned as Intercontinental Champion and still in active title programs, this reveal adds personal context to a move that can shape major match finishes.

Quotes

Quote from Penta

"I’ve only told Kevin Owens this. The Package Piledriver that I started doing was inspired by him. I once told him when I first came to WWE. I told him ‘The Package, I did it for you’, because I’ve been watching him for a long time."

Sources

As reported by Fightful.