Two months after WWE SummerSlam 2026, the next PLE, Money in the Bank, has come and gone in the blink of an eye (luckily, Crown Jewel is slated for Nov. 7).
The show was notable for a few reasons, including the crowning moment of Penta, who won the men's ladder match (Tiffany Stratton became “Tiffy Two Time” after winning the women's bout for the second time). It also featured the second singles match between Roman Reigns and LA Knight after their clash at Crown Jewel 2023. Additionally, Liv Morgan won the Women's World Championship back from Stephanie Vaquer, who won it during a live event in Chile last month.
It was a stacked card, and most of the matches were good. However, the rhythm of some of the bouts held it back from being a great PLE, which is a bummer since Money in the Bank is one of the biggest annual gimmick events.
WWE Money in the Bank 2026 match results
Below are the full results from the 2026 Money in the Bank PLE. Note: Winners are bolded.
- World Heavyweight Championship: Roman Reigns (c) def. LA Knight
- Women's Money in the Bank ladder match: Tiffany Stratton def. Jacy Jayne, Lash Legend, Lola Vice, Roxanne Perez, and Sol Ruca
- Oba Femi def. Bronson Reed
- Women's World Championship: Liv Morgan def. Stephanie Vaquer (c) and Becky Lynch
- Men's Money in the Bank ladder match: Penta def. Bron Breakker, CM Punk, Je'Von Evans, Kevin Owens, and Trick Williams
An honest review of WWE Money in the Bank 2026
Overall, Money in the Bank was booked well. The methods to get to the destinations were questionable, though. It all starts with the men's ladder match, which Penta won.
This was a pleasant surprise, as he felt like an underdog in comparison to a two-time past winner (CM Punk) and other established stars like Kevin Owens. The match also featured younger upstarts who could've used the win (namely Bron Breakker).
Penta's performance against Roman Reigns in Mexico City last month has propelled him to new heights. He deserves the push, and having the Money in the Bank briefcase should help him reach the mountaintop.
However, this match was a mess. The women's ladder match was so much better, and it had less than half the time. Maybe that's partially due to how clunky it got after Je'Von Evans' return.
Early in the match, Evans was taken out by Breakker, causing him to be taken out of the arena by an ambulance. He would later return before being thrown through the top of the ambulance.
The spot was cool, but for some reason, Evans really took his time to clear the ring and climb the ladder. This slowed the match down, and it took all of the wind out of the high-flying spot that should've been more memorable.
This wasn't a one-off occurrence, as the whole match felt like a slugfest. It lacked some of the firepower of the earlier ladder match with the women—having three wrestlers over 40 might not have helped—and it felt like it took an eternity to get to the finish line. Once it was over, there was some joy for Penta but mostly relief that it was over.
The women's ladder match stole the show
Conversely, the women's ladder match was the highlight of the show. There were some dangerous bumps, like Tiffany Stratton's failed leap or the spot involving Jacy Jayne and Lola Vice.
Stratton winning could be great, but it was disappointing that none of the others got the briefcase. She is now “Tiffy Two Time” for her efforts, but Roxanne Perez or Jacy Jayne could've really used the briefcase.
Even if the result was lackluster, the action was great. The match ran just over 15 minutes, but it remained consistently entertaining throughout. They really went all out for this match, and the hard work paid off.
Roman Reigns vs. LA Knight Part II
Money in the Bank opened with the WWE World Heavyweight Championship bout between Reigns and LA Knight. This was their second major PLE singles match after Crown Jewel 2023.
In the years since their first encounter, Knight has remained white-hot, and WWE has still never rewarded him with a world title reign. That didn't change on Saturday night, but the “Megastar” did show out.
Some may point to his botched powerbomb attempt on the outside of the ring (granted, they were in the deep waters of the match and both men were sweaty), but he really proved he can compete at a main event level. He held his own against the “Tribal Chief” and presented him with a fresh challenge.
It's a shame Knight didn't win, but ultimately, if he had, WWE would've likely yanked it from him immediately with the Money in the Bank winner cashing in on him. The biggest mistake WWE made was having it open the show. That meant that the winner was not going to be cashed in on by the ladder match winner, taking some suspense out of it.
Ultimately, Reigns remains one of the best in-ring performers. His methodical style takes a while to kick into gear, but Knight didn't let him take an eternity to build up the drama. He had a chip on his shoulder, and that brought out the best in both of them.
A shocking title change
Maybe the biggest surprise of the night was Liv Morgan regaining the Women's World Championship from Stephanie Vaquer, who had won the title during an untelevised live event in Chile.
Morgan is a good champion, but Vaquer or Becky Lynch should've won the bout. Lynch hasn't been in the main event scene in over two years, and having her current persona hold a title would've been interesting.
Instead, WWE opted to put the title on Morgan once again. The Women's World Championship has been stuck in a vortex involving Morgan and Vaquer for the better part of a year.
This booking decision would've been more forgivable had Perez won the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match earlier in the night, adding drama to the Judgment Day faction. But she didn't, and now Morgan—the self-proclaimed “greatest women's champion of all time”—holds the title for a fourth time.
Hopefully, WWE is able to book her well coming off the win. The last few Women's World Championship reigns have left a lot to be desired.
Article Continues BelowOba Femi further buries The Vision
Since retiring Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam, Oba Femi has feuded with The Vision. The feud started hot. He and Bron Breakker were fighting over the title of the “future” of WWE.
However, Bronson Reed's return from an injury added a much-needed spark to the feud. He is comparable to the “Ruler” in size, even if he slimmed down, and their first singles match was bound to be hard-hitting.
It was exactly that. Unlike Lesnar's second run in WWE, the company lets Femi have lengthy matches. He and Reed went at it for almost 12 minutes, throwing everything they had at each other.
The match was highly entertaining, and Femi winning was the correct choice. He looks more ready for the main event spotlight than Breakker, and hopefully, he is moved there soon.
A match against Reigns is the only logical next step. Femi is ready to dethrone the “Head of the Table,” and there's no point in having the 2026 King of the Ring winner wait any longer.
The final word
Money in the Bank had a lot of good moments, with the right winners being chosen for the most part. It was nice to have five matches on the card, though some of them could've used more time.
WWE has done a good job of choosing the right destinations. The journeys have occasionally been questionable, especially with the Men's Money in the Bank ladder match.
The pacing of the ladder match wasn't bad enough to ruin the contest, but Penta's moment could've been even more memorable.
Hopefully, WWE takes the ball and runs with it. The company is set up to establish a new main event star in Penta while adding intrigue to the Friday Night SmackDown main event scene with Stratton's inevitable turn on Chelsea Green, which could also solidify Green as a main eventer.