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Penta Crowned Champ: Intercontinental Title Reign Begins
10 Mar
Summary
- Penta defeated Dominik Mysterio to claim the Intercontinental Championship.
- He will defend his new title against Original El Grande Americano.
- AJ Styles expressed regret over never facing Penta in WWE.
Penta has officially become the new WWE Intercontinental Champion. Last week, he achieved this by defeating Dominik Mysterio, ending Mysterio's long-standing pursuit of the title. This victory came after previous attempts, including a Fatal Four-Way Match at WrestleMania 41 where Mysterio initially won the championship.
Penta recently arrived at Monday Night RAW showcasing his championship, signaling the start of his reign. His first title defense is scheduled against the Original El Grande Americano. This upcoming match marks a significant milestone for the new champion.
In related news, AJ Styles, who retired after losing to Gunther at the 2026 Royal Rumble, cited Penta as one of his dream opponents. Styles shared on the Talk'n Shop podcast that he regretted not having the opportunity to wrestle Penta. Styles also mentioned Rey Mysterio as another performer he wished he could have faced.
