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Roman Reigns retained the World Heavyweight Championship against LA Knight, while Tiffany Stratton won her second Women's Money in the Bank briefcase. Penta won the men's ladder match, and Liv Morgan captured the Women's World Championship in a triple threat.
Roman Reigns retained the World Heavyweight Championship against LA Knight in a 26-minute main event at Money in the Bank in New Orleans. Penta won the men’s ladder match, while Tiffany Stratton won the women’s ladder match. Liv Morgan defeated Stephanie Vaquer and Becky Lynch to win the Women’s World Championship.
WWE Money in the Bank 2026 concluded at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans with Roman Reigns retaining the World Heavyweight Championship against LA Knight. Penta won the men's ladder match, while Tiffany Stratton claimed the women's briefcase. Liv Morgan captured the Women's World Championship in a triple threat, and Oba Femi defeated Bronson Reed.
WWE NXT General Manager Robert Stone publicly apologized to champion Kelani Jordan after suspended wrestler Wren Sinclair won the No. 1 Contender’s Battle Royal while disguised as AAA’s Lady Shani. Stone admitted the situation needs resolution, leaving Sinclair’s title opportunity in question ahead of Halloween Havoc.
WWE released a 40-minute tribute video for Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac, featuring colleagues like Kevin Owens and Becky Lynch. The video was recorded during recent tapings and coordinated by Owens. Meanwhile, the cause of Satterley's death remains under investigation, with police reports noting medication and saliva at the scene where he was found in a rental car in Illinois.
WWE has released a nearly 40-minute tribute video featuring current and former Superstars remembering Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac and Neville. The video includes emotional statements from Kevin Owens, Becky Lynch, Cody Rhodes, and others. Meanwhile, police reports detail the discovery of Satterley’s body in a rental car in Des Plaines, Illinois, with medication and saliva noted at the scene, though the cause of death remains pending further testing.
Roxanne Perez is widely expected to win the 2026 Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match, with internal WWE discussions reportedly favoring her for months. The event, scheduled for October 10, features a six-woman field including Tiffany Stratton, Sol Ruca, and Lola Vice, with the winner earning a guaranteed Women's Championship opportunity. While creative plans may shift, Perez's momentum and prior internal discussions make her the leading candidate to secure the briefcase and potentially challenge for the title held by Stephanie Vaquer.
WWE initially planned to keep Big Cass and Enzo Amore separate to maximize Cass's singles potential, but recent losses have forced a reevaluation. Cass returned to RAW in August, winning against Je’Von Evans but losing to Dragon Lee on September 28. This defeat, along with a subsequent loss in a Triple Threat match, has stalled his momentum as a top singles star. While Kevin Nash praised Cass's work rate and potential, critics like Bully Ray noted his lack of intimidation. Consequently, WWE may reunite Cass with Amore, as the tag team route now appears more viable than a struggling singles run.
The final Monday Night Raw before Money in the Bank airs from St. Louis, featuring Roman Reigns' return, a Women's World Championship No. 1 Contender match, and multiple ladder match qualifiers facing off.
Tiffany Stratton secured the final spot in the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match by defeating Tatum Paxley and Candice LeRae on SmackDown. While the match received positive in-ring reactions, social media backlash criticized WWE for overlooking fresh talent in favor of a veteran who has already won the briefcase and a world title.
WWE SmackDown on October 2, 2026, concluded the Money in the Bank qualifying process with Kevin Owens defeating Cody Rhodes and Johnny Gargano. Tiffany Stratton won the women's qualifier, and Blake Monroe made her main roster debut against Giulia. The show also featured a chaotic confrontation involving Sami Zayn and multiple rivals.
WWE star Bayley praised the emotional power of professional wrestling after AEW dedicated its September 30 broadcast to the late PAC. The tribute followed the sudden death of Benjamin Satterley at age 40, sparking broader industry discussions about the physical toll and labor conditions faced by wrestlers.
WWE's collaboration with Lucha Libre AAA, 'Worlds Collide,' averaged 76,000 viewers on YouTube, peaking at 107,000 during the main event. The show, taped in Chicago, featured CM Punk, Rey Mysterio, and El Grande Americano defeating Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh, and Omos. Despite strong ratings, the event faced criticism for airing simultaneously with AEW's tribute to the late PAC.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson issued a heartfelt tribute to AEW star Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac, following his sudden death at age 40. Satterley was found dead in Des Plaines, Illinois, just one day after competing at AEW's All Out event. The Rock emphasized the tight-knit nature of the global wrestling community, while AEW and WWE confirmed the loss and announced tribute events.
WWE proceeded with the YouTube premiere of its WWE x AAA Worlds Collide event at 7 p.m. ET on September 30, directly overlapping with AEW's tribute broadcast for the late PAC. While the event was taped in Chicago on September 26, internal reports suggest widespread dissatisfaction among WWE employees regarding the decision to counterprogram against AEW's memorial show. The scheduling conflict followed the announcement that AEW would dedicate its Dynamite episode to honoring Benjamin Satterley, who died at age 40. Despite the controversy, WWE maintained its original schedule, leading to a head-to-head clash between the two major promotions on the same night.