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LAS VEGAS – A six-way match for the Intercontinental Championship featuring some of WWE’s top Superstars proved to be one of the most exhilarating matches of WrestleMania 42.
Penta hoped to leave Las Vegas the way he came: as a champion. To do this, he had to fend off Je’Von Evans, JD McDonagh, Rusev and Dragon Lee.
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Penta celebrates after defeating Je’Von Evans, Dragon Lee, JD McDonagh, Rusev and Rey Mysterio in the Intercontinental Championship Ladder match during WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 19, 2026. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
The reigning champion’s in-ring skills proved too much for all five challengers, as he managed to rise through the ranks, win the title, and retain the Intercontinental Championship. But it didn’t come without some crazy spots.
Penta and McDonagh were competing for position at the top of the ladder with another ladder wedged between the corner and the ladder the two wrestlers were standing on. Penta got into position and hit McDonagh with a brutal Mexican Destroyer.
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Je’Von Evans climbs the ropes during the Intercontinental Championship Ladder match at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 19, 2026. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Mysterio has also used the ladder for evil. With Rusev standing on the apron and Penta in between, Mysterio bounced off the ropes and used Penta as a springboard to smash Rusev through a ladder set up between the announcers’ table and the apron.
Evans was also extremely impressive.
The “Bouncy” was flying high across the ring at several points during the match. He hit multiple OG Cutters on his opponents, using his jumping abilities to take out his opponents. Evans nearly won the Intercontinental Championship but Rusev stopped his shot.
In the end, Penta hit another Mexican Destroyer on Evans and found himself all alone in the ring. He climbed to the top of the ladder and grabbed the belt for the win.
Rusev battles Je’Von Evans in the Intercontinental Championship Ladder match against JD McDonagh, Dragon Lee, Penta and Rey Mysterio at WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 19, 2026. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Penta has been champion since March when he defeated Dominik Mysterio.
