Bron Breakker and Penta are currently viewed as the leading favorites to win the Men&#8217;s Money in the Bank Ladder Match. On the women&#8217;s side, Roxanne Perez and Lash Legend are considered the top contenders, according to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select.
Trick Williams was also discussed at one point as a possible winner of the men&#8217;s match, although that idea does not appear to be the current favorite.
CM Punk and Kevin Owens are reportedly unlikely to win either. WWE wants to keep the focus on the SmackDown WWE Title picture, where 6 to 8 different wrestlers are chasing Sami Zayn&#8217;s Undisputed WWE Championship. However, one source noted that giving a SmackDown star the Money in the Bank briefcase could actually add more excitement to that storyline.

Current Favorites To Win Men’s & Women’s Money In The Bank 2026 Ladder Matches

WWE is currently planning for Roman Reigns vs. LA Knight for the World Heavyweight Championship to be the main event of Money In The Bank this Saturday, according to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select.
There was reportedly some discussion during the final stages of putting the card together about ending the show with the Men&#8217;s Money in the Bank Ladder Match instead. However, that idea does not appear to have won out. As of now, Knight vs. Reigns is penciled in to close the PLE.
Below is the final match-card for Money In The Bank 2026:
&#8211; World Heavyweight Championship Match: Roman Reigns (c) vs. LA Knight
&#8211; Oba Femi vs. Bronson Reed
&#8211; Men&#8217;s Money In The Bank Ladder Match: Bron Breakker vs. Je&#8217;Von Evans vs. Trick Williams vs. Penta vs. CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens
&#8211; Women&#8217;s Money In The Bank Ladder Match: Sol Ruca vs. Lola Vice vs. Jacy Jayne vs. Roxanne Perez vs. Lash Legend vs. Tiffany Stratton
&#8211; Women&#8217;s World Championship Triple Threat Match: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Becky Lynch vs. Liv Morgan

Closing Match For Money In The Bank 2026

There is reportedly some concern within WWE that Big Cass&#8217; character is being held back by fans still expecting Enzo Amore to return.
According to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, some members of the creative team feel the audience is still waiting for Enzo, which could be making it harder to establish Cass on his own.
The idea is not shared by everyone in WWE, but it has reportedly been discussed internally. Enzo is not currently part of the company.

WWE Creative Is Concerned About Big Cass

Roman Reigns reportedly made a strong impression backstage with his promo opposite LA Knight on the Money In The Bank go-home episode of RAW this past Monday.
WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select reports that several WWE officials and production staff were especially impressed by the emotional side Reigns showed during the exchange.
Reigns has often been viewed as more reserved when it comes to showing emotion, but his performance with Knight stood out enough to spark discussions about using this version of him more often in the right situations.
The internal reaction was reportedly very positive, with some believing Reigns could be particularly effective when given similar opportunities.

WWE Officials Impressed With Roman Reigns On RAW

WWE may be considering bringing Drew McIntyre back as part of the RAW roster. According to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, there is a belief within WWE that RAW needs a star of McIntyre’s level more than SmackDown does.
A return plan for McIntyre was reportedly already in place in late August, including creative plans for his comeback, before WWE changed direction. It remains unclear when those plans could be revisited.
McIntyre has also kept busy away from WWE’s weekly schedule. He has filmed three movies since stepping away from WWE programming. He was last seen at WrestleMania 42, where he lost to Jacob Fatu.

WWE Discussing Shifting Drew McIntyre To RAW When He Returns

The wrestling community is mourning the loss of independent hardcore favorite Jeff Cannonball, who passed away on Thursday, October 8, at the age of 39 after a courageous fight against ALS.
Known outside the ring as Jeff Guerriero, he publicly revealed his diagnosis in May 2025. His wife, wrestler Terra Calaway, shared the devastating news in an emotional tribute, writing that he died peacefully around 2:00 AM shortly after watching his favorite comedy movie, Dirty Work.
Calaway called him the funniest and most charismatic man she ever knew, promising to spend every day honoring his memory and raising their young son, Milo.
Cannonball broke into the wrestling business in 2010 and built a devoted following across the independent scene, prominently showcasing his toughness in promotions like Game Changer Wrestling and Major League Wrestling, while becoming a true staple in H2O Wrestling, where he captured the Danny Havoc Hardcore Championship twice.
You can read Terra&#8217;s complete statement below:
“Wednesday night into Thursday morning, I put on Dirty Work on the tv to help lighten the mood of a rough day. Norm Macdonald and Artie Lange in a Bob Saget directed comedy movie. Jeff’s favorite movie with two of the three comedians he thought were the funniest men on the planet- Norm and Don Rickles. All it was missing was Tom Green. When Norm passed away in 2021, Jeff said that the funniest man on the planet was gone. He was wrong.
Less than an hour after the end of the movie on Thursday, October 8th, 2026 at 2am is the day the funniest man on the planet has gone.
Jeff Guerriero, the funniest, wittiest, most charismatic man I have ever had the privilege of knowing let alone get to marry, spend 10 years with, and create a little clone of in our son Milo, has passed away after his battle with ALS. His impact on his friends, his community, and the world is endless. Jeff Guerriero and Jeff Cannonball will live forever.
I will mourn him for every single day of my life while honoring him by raising a son he would be so incredibly proud of. My soul and heart are broken beyond repair.
I love you Jeff. 10 years was not enough, but they are years I will cherish forever. In every timeline, in every universe, in every life, I would do all of this over again as long as it meant I got that time with you.”

Jeff Cannonball Passes Away At Age 39

Veronica West has confirmed that her match on the October 7th episode of WWE EVOLVE was her last for the company.
In a post on X, West expressed gratitude for the opportunity with WWE and the ID Program, noting that although her run was brief, she was able to learn and perform alongside top talent.
She emphasized that she is still very new to professional wrestling and has a lot of growth ahead of her. “This was just my first run,” she wrote. “They saw my (immortal) heart, and I owe it to myself, to them, and to my Angels to keep learning for the next opportunity.”
West said she will continue wrestling on the independent circuit under the name Veronica West and encouraged fans to keep supporting WWE EVOLVE, which airs free on Tubi.
On the October 7 episode, she competed against Anya Rune (who was recently released from the company, but this episode was taped before that).
If you&#8217;ve never seen Veronica&#8217;s work, you can watch it below:
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&mdash; Veronica West (@theveronicawest) <a href="https://x.com/theveronicawest/status/2106123335709122897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 2, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Current Favorites To Win Men’s & Women’s Money In The Bank 2026 Ladder Matches

Closing Match For Money In The Bank 2026

WWE Creative Is Concerned About Big Cass

WWE Officials Impressed With Roman Reigns On RAW

WWE Discussing Shifting Drew McIntyre To RAW When He Returns

Jeff Cannonball Passes Away At Age 39

Veronica West Is Done With WWE