Kofi Falls Short Against Bandido at AEW Grand Slam in Paris

Kofi Kingston competed against Bandido for the ROH World Championship at AEW Grand Slam in Paris, aiming for his first singles title. Although Kofi did not win, Bandido emerged victorious, marking his 19th successful defense of the championship.

Despite the outcome, Kofi expressed gratitude for the enthusiastic support from the French audience and acknowledged Bandido's strength and skill. He shared his appreciation on social media, highlighting the enjoyable experience of the match.

Kofi, who remains one-third of the AEW World Trios Champions alongside Austin Creed and Swerve Strickland, will have another opportunity to face Bandido at AEW WrestleDream 2026 on October 17. In this upcoming event, Kofi and his partners will defend their titles against Bandido, Brody King, and Hangman Page in a two-out-of-three falls match.