Penta emerges as favorite for 2026 Money in the Bank match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 1:03 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026

As WWE approaches the Money in the Bank ladder match, Penta is being considered a leading candidate to win the men's edition. Reports from WrestleVotes Radio indicate that backstage opinions shifted following Penta's recent match against Roman Reigns in Mexico City. In addition to Penta, Je’Von Evans, Trick Williams, and Bron Breakker will compete, with two more participants to be announced after tonight's SmackDown, where Finn Bálor, CM Punk, and Gunther will vie for a fifth spot. This shift in Penta's booking could lead to a potential rematch with Reigns down the line, reflecting his rising status within WWE.
- •Penta is viewed as a 'heavy favorite' for the ladder match.
- •He recently faced Roman Reigns at RAW in Mexico City.
- •Je’Von Evans, Trick Williams, and Bron Breakker are also in contention.
- •Finn Bálor, CM Punk, and Gunther compete for the final spot on SmackDown.
- 1:03 PMYahoo Sports — WWE rumors: Potential Money in the Bank 2026 winner revealed
"With just days left for this year’s WWE Money in the Bank ladder match , a top Superstar has emerged as a heavy favorite to win this year’s men’s edition. A new report from WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select recently noted that Penta has been considered backstage in WWE to win the briefcase. Je’Von Evans, Trick Williams, Bron Breakker, and Penta […] The post WWE rumors: Potential Money in the Bank 2026 winner revealed appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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