Rey Mysterio captured the WWE Intercontinental Championship from Penta on Monday’s edition of Raw from the Accor Arena in Paris, France, in a match that saw the legendary lucha libre star unmasked during the contest.
The Hall of Famer earned his title opportunity after defeating Rusev in a Number One Contenders match on May 25, securing his shot against the defending champion. Penta had held the Intercontinental Championship since defeating Dominik Mysterio on March 2, 2026, according to WWE records.
The match between the two masked wrestlers carried significant weight, as both competitors represent the lucha libre tradition in WWE. Rey Mysterio’s victory marks his return to championship gold in the Intercontinental division, adding another chapter to his storied WWE career that has spanned over two decades.
The unmasking during the match represented a rare moment for Rey Mysterio, whose mask is one of the most iconic symbols in professional wrestling. In lucha libre tradition, a wrestler’s mask carries deep cultural and personal significance, making such moments particularly notable in the sport.
Sources
- Wrestling Inc. — Rey Mysterio’s victory over Penta and title win, match details from June 8, 2026 Raw
- Threads — Confirmation that Rey Mysterio won the Intercontinental Championship
- WWE Official Records — Penta’s title reign beginning March 2, 2026 after defeating Dominik Mysterio
- F4W/WON — Event coverage from Accor Arena in Paris
