Kofi Kingston and Penta Set to Clash on WWE Raw
Kofi Kingston has accepted Intercontinental Champion Penta’s open challenge, setting the stage for a first-time showdown on Monday’s WWE Raw. The match will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Kingston’s Fiery Response
Penta issued the open challenge on his Instagram Stories on Saturday, prompting a swift response from Kingston. Kingston took to X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, delivering a passionate message to his opponent. He stated he’s eager to face Penta in New York, referring to the city as “the depths of Hell” and the Intercontinental Championship as the “Holy Grail.”
Updated Raw Lineup: A Night of Championship Action
The match between Kingston and Penta is just one of several exciting contests scheduled for Monday’s Raw. The updated lineup includes:
- Street fight for World Tag Team titles: The Usos defend against Austin Theory & Logan Paul
- Women’s Tag Team titles: Lash Legend & Nia Jax defend against Bayley & Lyra Valkyria
- IYO SKY vs. Raquel Rodriguez
- Brock Lesnar will appear
- CM Punk and Roman Reigns will be under the same roof
- Intercontinental Champion Penta defends against Kofi Kingston
Recent History Between Penta and Kingston
This isn’t the first encounter between Penta and Kofi Kingston recently. Penta previously defeated Kingston on August 25, 2025, in a controversial match with assistance from Xavier Woods and Grayson Waller. Following a subsequent match on September 15, 2025, Penta escaped a beatdown from New Day and Grayson Waller.
Penta’s Recent Momentum
Prior to accepting Kingston’s challenge, Penta defeated Xavier Woods on Raw, establishing himself as a dominant force with the Intercontinental Championship.
WWE Raw Broadcast Details
Monday’s WWE Raw will air live nationwide at 3 p.m. ET/noon PT on Netflix.
FAQ
- Who is the current Intercontinental Champion? Penta is the current Intercontinental Champion.
- Where will the match between Penta and Kofi Kingston take place? The match will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
- What other matches are scheduled for WWE Raw? The Usos will defend their World Tag Team titles against Austin Theory & Logan Paul, Lash Legend & Nia Jax will defend their Women’s Tag Team titles against Bayley & Lyra Valkyria, and IYO SKY will face Raquel Rodriguez.
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