Kofi Kingston accepts Penta's open challenge at Madison Square Garden

Kofi Kingston has stepped up to answer the open challenge issued by Intercontinental champion Penta. The Mexican used his Instagram Stories on Saturday to announce that he would defend his title on the next WWE Raw from Madison Square Garden, inviting any challenger to step up.

On Sunday, Kingston accepted the challenge with a message full of intensity, combining Spanish and English to respond in Penta's style. The leader of The New Day made it clear that he is ready to snatch the "Holy Grail" from the "Devil himself."

Say no more, cabrón. I desire nothing more than to walk into the depths of Hell (New York) and snatch the Holy Grail (IC Title) from the claws of the Devil himself (Penta). See you tomorrow, my friend.

Kingston, a 14-time world tag team champion and former WWE Champion, will seek to regain individual momentum against the charismatic Mexican technician who has revitalized the Intercontinental division.

WWE Raw Card (03/30/2026) Madison Square Garden

• Street Fight for the World Tag Team Championships: The Usos (c) vs. The Vision (Austin Theory and Logan Paul)
• Open Challenge for the Intercontinental Championship: Penta (c) vs. Kofi Kingston
• WWE Women's Tag Team Championships: The Irresistible Forces (Lash Legend and Nia Jax) (c) vs. Bayley and Lyra Valkyria
• IYO SKY vs. Raquel Rodriguez
• Brock Lesnar will make a new appearance
• Roman Reigns and CM Punk will be present on the show