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Penta Retains Men's Intercontinental Title in Wild Ladder Match
Penta defeated Rey Mysterio, Rusev, and others in a chaotic ladder match at WrestleMania 42 to retain his championship.
Apr. 20, 2026 at 1:04am
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Penta's thrilling ladder match victory at WrestleMania 42 showcases the raw energy and chaos of high-stakes championship competition in the WWE.Las Vegas TodayIn a wild ladder match at WrestleMania 42, Penta defeated Rey Mysterio, Rusev, JD McDonagh, Dragon Lee, and Je'Von Evans to retain the WWE Men's Intercontinental Championship. The match featured several high-risk spots, including Penta hitting a Mexican Destroyer off a ladder and Rusev being thrown through a ladder by Penta.
Why it matters
Penta has been a key player on the WWE Raw brand since debuting in 2025. Retaining the Intercontinental title in a high-profile match at WrestleMania solidifies his status as one of the top stars in the company.
The details
Penta won the match by climbing the ladder right after connecting with a Mexican Destroyer off a ladder rung on Evans. The match was filled with wild action, including Penta smashing Rusev through a ladder and hitting a Mexican Destroyer on JD McDonagh off a ladder. The spot of the match belonged to Rusev and Evans, as Rusev had tossed Evans out of the ring and started to climb the ladder, only for Evans to connect with an OG Cutter that sent both men plummeting to the mat.
- The ladder match took place at WrestleMania 42 on April 19, 2026.
- Penta won the WWE Men's Intercontinental Championship on the March 2, 2026 edition of WWE Raw.
The players
Penta
The current WWE Men's Intercontinental Champion who has been a key player on the Raw brand since debuting in WWE in 2025. Penta has worked for various promotions around the world, including Lucha Underground, TNA, and AEW.
Rey Mysterio
A veteran wrestler who was one of the competitors in the ladder match against Penta for the Intercontinental title.
Rusev
A wrestler who was also a competitor in the ladder match against Penta.
JD McDonagh
A wrestler who was also a competitor in the ladder match against Penta.
Dragon Lee
A wrestler who was also a competitor in the ladder match against Penta.
Je'Von Evans
A wrestler who was also a competitor in the ladder match against Penta.
What they’re saying
“OG CUTTER!!!”
— Je'Von Evans
What’s next
Penta will likely continue to defend his Intercontinental Championship on the Raw brand in the coming months. His next major title defense could come at the next WWE pay-per-view event.
The takeaway
Penta's victory in the chaotic ladder match at WrestleMania 42 solidifies his status as one of the top stars in WWE. His ability to deliver high-risk maneuvers and engage in thrilling matches makes him a must-watch performer for WWE fans.
