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Welcome to PWInsider.com’s coverage of WWE’s Money in the Bank.
Your host is Michael Cole. He is joined by Corey Graves, Peter Rosenberg, and Big E.
LA Knight was interviewed by Jackie Redmond.
She asks why he isn’t the most popular in the back. He says he doesn’t play well with other. He says talent can’t be kept down. The people have been saying his name for the last three years.
Jackie asks why does Knight think Roman is ducking him. Knight says his fear is not winning the World Title. Roman’s fear is LA Knight. Knight says that Roman puts people between them to keep the title. Knight mentions Crown Jewel in 2023. Knight says he hasn’t forgotten what Jimmy did. HE knows Roman can’t beat him on his own.
Jackie asks how does Knight handle the pressure of this being his last shot. Knight says he goes into every match thinking this man can’t beat me. The shoe is on the other foot. Anyone can get clipped with 946 around.
We get comments from Jackie Redmond and Byron Saxton about the Men’s Title Match.
The panel talks about the Men’s Title Match.
Je’Von Evans is interviewed and he says he is ready for Money in the Bank.
Rey Mysterio joins the panel to talk about Money in the Bank. He is asked about being cashed in on in 2010. He says the person with the briefcase has nothing to lose while the champion has everything to lose. Corey asks about Rey working with AAA. Rey says it means everything because that is where he kicked off his wrestling career. Now he is the GM. Rey says that he has always said that lucha libre would take over. Big E asks Rey about Penta and how much his success has meant for him. Rey says it is incredible. He mentions his upbringing and his desire to be a wrestler. Rey sees a similarity between Penta and him. Rey picks Penta to be the winner tonight.
Vic Joseph and BookerT are with Adam Pearce and Nick Aldis. Vic asks Pearce about his pick. Pearce agrees that Penta is a good pick, but he thinks Je’Von might be perfect for the match. He says Sol is a good pick on the women’s side.
Booker asks Nick for his thoughts and he says experience works in this type of match and Punk is on Smackdown. He also mentions Trick Williams and Jacy Jayne.
Nick and Adam argue over which brand is superior.
Cathy interviewed Kevin Owens.
She asks about Kevin’s last ladder match at Royal Rumble 2025. Kevin says he will not give Cody any credit for what happened with his absence. Kevin says he is better than ever.
Cathy asks about his family’s concern about him coming back and getting injured again.
Kevin says he is going to give his all no matter how much time he has and that is what he told his family.
Cathy asks about tonight’s match.
Kevin says things weren’t going great before he got hurt. He says he lost friendships. When he came back, he felt there was a clean slate. He beat three of the best on his first night back. In his first chance to win the title, he failed because someone else interfered. He did not win and he cannot make excuses. Kevin says he has a lot of goals tonight. The biggest one is to end scumbag CM Punk’s career. He says he doesn’t like him and never has. He does not want him in his locker room. That will make WWE a better place. He will win the match and he will do it the right way. He is not going to sneak attack the champion.
The panel talks about the Women’s Championship match.
We take a look at Liv’s appearance on Undertaker’s podcast.
We look at Big E winning Money in the Bank and his run to the title through winning Money in the Bank.
We take a look at Oba Femi and Bronson Reed.
Bronson Reed is interviewed by the panel.
He is asked why does he think he can beat Oba. Reed says he does things no one else can. He evolves and Oba is not ready for the man that he has become.
Reed is asked about how his change in his look will affect things. Reed says that he is in better condition than six months aga and that will be enough for Oba.
Peter brings up who has beaten Oba and why can he do it. Reed mentions that he beat Roman in Australia and he will beat Oba tonight.
Reed is asked about Paul Heyman’s comments. Reed says he knows that Paul was trying to tell him something. Reed says he will do whatever it takes to win and that is why he is special.
Trick Williams trains with Big E and talks about his preparation for the Money in the Bank match. Trick says there is only one person who carries the Money in the Bank personna is Trick Williams. Big E asks if there is any specific training. He says he is overcoming his fear of height by climbing a ladder at home, and he says that Lash is doing it too since she is in the match.
Jackie Redmond takes over for Michael Cole and joins Peter and Big E.
The panel talks about the Men’s Title Match.
CM Punk is interviewed.
Punk is asked about becoming a three time winner. He says why not.
He is asked about the danger of the match. Punk says he knows how dangerous this match is and he says if this is it, he has had a wonderful career. He wants his title back and to lead Smackdown.
He is asked if there is an advantage with his experience. Punk says he has all of the advantages, but you cannot rain for this match. It is controlled chaos. He says he is in the best shape of his career, but there are five people who also want to win.
He is asked about his ability to get under an opponent’s skin and how he was able to taunt the champions in the past. Punk says you have to put the lumber in the teeth to let them know you ar there. Sometimes you get to play your music so they know you are there.
Cathy is with Paul Levesque.
She asks about what to expect tonight. He says it is a hold your breath until it is over night. They will do whatever it takes to get that case and an almost guaranteed championship. It is a bringer of the future. You can see the future coming before your eyes, just like with the Royal Rumble. There are veterans in the match, but there is also a youth movement.
He is asked about Roman and LA Knight opening the show and the tone for the evening. Paul says it shows what is at stake and what the title means to them. The title is what people are trying to climb the ladder to get. He says Roman demanded to start the show to set a standard for the night.
Danhausen meets with a fortune teller to figure out who will win Money in the Bank.
We take a look at the Women’s World Championship Match.
Stephanie is interviewed and she says that she is not afraid to defend her title against both women. She says she respects Becky but she will show why she is champion. She says she is not afraid to lose the title but she will come back stronger if she does. She says she is in control tonight.
Shawn Michaels talks about the women in the ladder match.
We take a look at Roman Reigns and LA Knight
Your announcers are Michael Cole and Corey Graves.
Match Number One: Men’s World Championship Match: Roman Reigns versus LA Knight
The exchange some words before the bell rings. Then they exchange some words before locking up. Roman with a side head lock. Knight with forearms and Roman with a shoulder tackle. Roman points his finger and Knight mocks Roman and kicks him. Knight with a side head lock and shoulder tackle. Roman goes to the floor. Roman takes his time getting back in the ring. They lock up and Knight with a side head lock. Roman with a leap frog and hip toss. Roman with a waist lock and side head lock.
Knight goes for a leap frog and hip toss but Roman blocks it. Knight with a clothesline and he sends Roman into the turnbuckles. Knight with punches from the turnbuckles. Knight with a clothesline into the corner. Roman with a clothesline or two. Roman with a leaping clothesline. Roman with Neverending Story in the corner and follows with a running boot to the head. Roman sets for the Superman punch but Knight avoids it and Knight with jabs and a punch.
Knight with a reverse atomic drop and clothesline. Knight with an Irish whip and a leaping neck breaker. Roman with a kick but Roman is sent to the floor by Knight. Knight goes to the floor and he sends Roman into the ringside barrier and apron. Knight sends Roman into the ringside barrier and ring post. Knight goes into the ring to break the count and then he rearranges the announce table. Roman with a clothesline to stop Knight. Roman sends Knight into the ring post. Roman sends Knight back into the ring and he punches Knight. Roman chokes Knight in the corner.
Roman sends Knight into the turnbuckles. Roman sends Knight into the turnbuckles again. Roman with punches. Knight with a leaping clothesline and a side Russian leg sweep. Knight with a tilt-a-whirl power slam and he sets for the YEAHple’s Elbow and hits it for a near fall. Knight kicks Roman in the corner and chokes him. Knight charges into the corner but he is met with a Superman punch and Roman gets a near fall. Roman sets for the spear and he runs into the ring post when Knight leap frogs him. Knight puts Roman on the turnbuckles and punches him. Knight goes for a superplex.
Roman blocks it and he punches and head butts Knight to the mat. Knight leaps up and he hits the superplex. Knight gets Roman ina torture rack and hits the Burning Hammer for a near fall. Knight prepares for the BFT and he kicks Roman but Roman gets out of the hold. Roman gets Knight on his shoulders and Knight with a reverse DDT. Knight goes to the turnbuckles for the Catchphrase double jump elbow but Roman moves and Knight lands on his feet. Roman with a uranage for a near fall.
Knight rolls to the apron. Roman kicks Knight to the floor. Roman sets for a powr bomb through the table but Knight escapes and Roman is sent into the ring steps. Knight sets for a back drop driver through the table but Roman blicks it and he punches Knight. They exchange punches as the referee makes his count. The referee gets to nine and they both slide back into the ring to beat the count. Roman pie faces Knight and hits a Superman punch and then sets for the spear. Knight catches Roman and its BFT for a near fall.
Knight punches Roman while lecturing him about something. Knight mocks the spear call and he takes too much time and Roman with a spear for a near fall. Roman punches Knight and he presents his rebuttal to Knight’s argument. Roman tries for a running spear but Knight with a spear of his own for a near fall. Roman goes to the floor and goes into the corner of the ringside area. Knight goes to the floor and he jogs at Roman and is met with a Superman punch. Roman sets for a spear on the floor but Knight moves and Roman destroys the worst constructed ringside barrier in sports entertainment. Knight power bombs Roman through the announce table.
Knight goes up top and hits an elbow drop but he only gets a two count. Knight with a kick and Roman blocks a BFT with a waist lock and he drops Knight awkwardly on the top rope. Roman with a Superman punch. Roman with another Superman punch. Roman sets for the spear and he hits it and gets the thee count.
Winner: Roman Reigns (retains championship)
After the match, we see the member of 946 in the crowd.
Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso, and Solo Sikoa show up behind them.
They start to fight in the aisle and then go into the concourse and a bar area. Nima, Keys, and Price are in control until Solo hits Keys with a trash can. They make their way from the club level into the lower level. Nima is sent into a trash can and then he punches Jimmy and sends him into a trash can. Jey stops Nima and Price jumps in. They fight goes outside as Solo and Keys show up to join the fray.
Price, Nima, and Keys have their vehicle ready for their escape.
Matches Announced for Money in the Bank
Men’s Money in the Bank Match: Bron Breakker versus Trick Williams versus Je’Von Evans versus CM Punk versus Penta versus Kevin Owens
Women’s Money in the Bank Match: Jacy Jayne versus Lola Vice versus Lash Legend versus Tiffany Stratton versus Roxanne Perez versus Sol Ruca
Men’s World Championship Match: Roman Reigns versus LA Knight
Women’s World Championship Match: Stephanie Vaquer versus Becky Lynch versus Liv Morgan
Oba Femi versus Bronson Reed
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