Five early favourites for WWE Men's Money in the Bank 2026, featuring Bron Breakker and Kevin Owens
WWE's Money in the Bank 2026 will be held at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on October 10, and early contenders for the men's ladder match include Johnny Gargano, Penta, Kevin Owens, Je’Von Evans and Bron Breakker. Qualifying matches have begun as spots for both the men's and women's ladder matches start to be filled ahead of the Premium Live Event.
The event is the next Premium Live Event on WWE's calendar and will centre on the Money in the Bank ladder matches as the main attraction. Promoters have announced Roman Reigns vs LA Knight for the World Heavyweight title on the card, with the men's and women's MITB ladder matches also confirmed. With weeks remaining before October 10, the field is taking shape through ongoing qualifiers.
Johnny Gargano is listed among the early favourites after a prolonged on-screen angle in which he lay in one position on SmackDown for months, followed by a World title match against CM Punk a few weeks ago that was described as an excellent in-ring performance. The article notes Gargano has been rejuvenated with new energy and is being viewed as a credible candidate for the Money in the Bank briefcase.
Penta attracted attention during a recent RAW outing against Roman Reigns, where his in-ring showing earned applause despite a defeat. The piece argues WWE could build on that momentum and position Penta to contend for, and potentially capture, the Money in the Bank briefcase.
'The Prizefighter' Kevin Owens returned to WWE at SummerSlam 2026 after recovering from a neck injury, and has been involved in the World title picture since his comeback. The write-up names KO as an early favourite who could work through the field and claim his first Money in the Bank briefcase.
Je’Von Evans, described as still in his early 20s, was called up to RAW this year and has delivered consistently strong matches according to the source. The article suggests Money in the Bank could be the platform where WWE gives him a significant push and books him to win the men's ladder match.
Bron Breakker has been presented as "the future of WWE" in recent weeks, notably during his feud with Oba Femi, and the coverage describes the Wolf Dog as stronger than ever. The piece concludes that a Money in the Bank victory would represent a sizeable step in Breakker's claimed rise toward main-event status.
Money in the Bank 2026 is scheduled for October 10 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana; the card will include the previously announced World Heavyweight title match between Roman Reigns and LA Knight alongside the men's and women's Money in the Bank ladder matches.