Kofi challenges Bandido for ROH World Championship at AEW Grand Slam France

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Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Kofi challenges Bandido for ROH World Championship at AEW Grand Slam France
Summary

Kofi Kingston will challenge Bandido for the ROH World Championship at AEW Grand Slam France on October 6, 2026, in Paris. Kofi earned this opportunity following his singles debut victory over ROH Pure Champion Lee Moriarty on October 3, where he showcased high-flying skills and resilience. Although Kofi's win over Moriarty was a non-title match, it has propelled him to seek further gold. Bandido has held the title for 546 days, adding to the significance of this clash. The matchup between Kofi and Bandido has now been officially announced for the upcoming event.

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  • •Kofi wins against Lee Moriarty on October 3.
  • •Kofi aims for the ROH World Championship at AEW Grand Slam France.
  • •Match scheduled for October 6, 2026, in Paris.
  • •Bandido has held the ROH title for 546 days.
  • •Kofi's win has set the stage for a championship challenge.
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Kofi is calling his shots in AEW. After a successful singles debut on Collision (Oct. 3, 2026), Kofi will challenge for the world title at Grand Slam France. Ahem… For the ROH World Championship that is. Kofi put in work to defeat ROH Pure champion Lee Moriarty. Taigastyle flexed submissions on Kofi and clowned him on rope-breaks. Moriarty had a chip on his shoulder as the best Pure wrestler in the world. Kofi kept cool and styled with high-flying. In the end, Kofi blocked a lariat to transition for a spinning head kick en route to victory. .@truekofi is victorious in his AEW singles debut! Watch #AEWCollision LIVE COAST-TO-COAST on TNT & HBO Max pic.twitter.com/9JzrHKpiJd — All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 4, 2026 Even though that was a non-title bout against Moriarty, Kofi proved himself with an eye on more gold. The AEW trios champion called out a familiar opponent. Swerve Strickland & New Level recently beat Hangman Page & Brodido to retain the AEW World Trios Championship. Kofi wants to keep that momentum rolling, so he challenged Bandido for the ROH World Championship. "We want it all!" The New Level (@AustinCreedWins and @TrueKofi) are feeling greedy, and Kofi has his sights set on a World Champion for #AEWGrandSlam France – @BandidoWrestler! Watch #AEWCollision LIVE COAST-TO-COAST on TNT & HBO Max pic.twitter.com/HMdmAZUIIl — All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 4, 2026 AEW made that title bout official for Grand Slam France in Paris on Tuesday, October 6. #AEWGrandSlam France, This Tuesday, 10/6 ROH World Title: @BandidoWrestler vs @TrueKofi After a huge win over ROH Pure Champion Lee Moriarty tonight, Trios Champion Kofi has set his sights on more gold! Kofi vs Bandido for the ROH World Championship in Paris, THIS TUESDAY! pic.twitter.com/fBOje66Laz — All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 4, 2026 This is interesting matchmaking. Kofi is on a hot streak, and it is believable that AEW would choose to keep him rolling as the new ROH World Champion. On the other hand, Bandido has carried the gold for 546 days and counting. The masked man doesn’t miss when the ROH world title is on the line. Share your thoughts on Kofi challenging Bandido for the ROH World Championship. Who are you picking to win?

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