WWE Money in the Bank 2026 Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights

WWE Money in the Bank is one of the most popular and unpredictable events on the professional wrestling calendar, and its 2026 edition took over Smoothie King Center on Saturday night.

Featuring the men's and women's namesake ladder matches, as well as Roman Reigns' World Heavyweight Championship defense, the event promised noteworthy moments that could advance ongoing storylines and launch new ones.

What went down, how did each match rate, and what impact will the results have on WWE moving forward?

Find out with this recap of the October 10 premium live event.

Lineup

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Announced for the PLE were:

• Men's Money in the Bank ladder match: CM Punk vs. Penta vs. Je'Von Evans vs. Kevin Owens vs. Trick Williams vs. Bron Breakker
• Women's Money in the Bank ladder match: Lola Vice vs. Sol Ruca vs. Tiffany Stratton vs. Lash Legend vs. Roxanne Perez vs. Jacy Jayne
• World Heavyweight Championship: LA Knight vs. Roman Reigns (c)
• Women's World Championship: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Becky Lynch vs. Liv Morgan
• Oba Femi vs. Bronson Reed

World Heavyweight Championship Match: LA Knight vs. Roman Reigns

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Last Time in Action: LA Knight and Solo Sikoa fought The Usos to a No Contest (Raw, August 24); Roman Reigns defeated Penta (Raw, September 14)

LA Knight entered Saturday's World Heavyweight Championship Match against Roman Reigns with his legacy on the line. A win, and he would have paid off his journey to the top of the pro wrestling industry. A loss would make the questions about his ability to win the top prize deafening.

The Megastar threw everything he had at Reigns, driving him through the timekeeper's position and powerbombing him through a table. He countered a spear into a BFT in one of the best spots of the entire match and even perfectly executed the unnecessarily fancy top-rope jumps he is known for.

He did everything he could to put Reigns away, and survived nearly everything the OTC threw at him, but on this night in the Big Easy, he came up just short.

With desperation setting in late, Reigns crotched Knight on the top rope, then uncorked three Superman Punches. A spear followed, and the Tribal Chief retained his title.

Afterward, the 946's Bronco Nima, Lucien Price, and Royce Keys taunted Reigns from the stands, only to be confronted by The Usos and Solo Sikoa, who brawled them out of the arena and into a waiting vehicle, which sped the heels away in retreat.

Result

Reigns defeated Knight to retain the title

Grade

A

Top Takeaways

• The crowd in New Orleans, at least over the ESPN airwaves, was as behind LA Knight as anyone has been over the last two years. A loss here would seemingly hurt that momentum and, potentially, do irreparable damage. After all, for how long are they willing to continue supporting a guy who can never get the job done?
• Corey Graves and Michael Cole did a fantastic job on commentary of putting over the enormity of Knight's moment. Win and he pays off the journey. Lose and he may never be the same again. Great work by the voices of the show.
• The entire WWE Universe held its collective breath as Knight executed his jump to the top rope and superplexed Reigns to the mat.
• The false finishes in this match were nothing short of fantastic, especially after the powerbomb through the table and the proceeding kickout from the Tribal Chief.
• This was an outstanding match, far better than their first encounter, and further evidence that Reigns is on a generational run during this stint with the gold. Another killer match that had the fans all the way invested.