Roman Reigns vs LA Knight Reported as Money in the Bank 2026 Main Event; Drew McIntyre Eyeing Raw Return
WWE is reportedly planning a World Heavyweight Championship match between Roman Reigns and LA Knight to close Money in the Bank on October 10 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, according to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, and separate backstage reports suggest Drew McIntyre could return to the Raw roster. The claims are part of a wider set of backstage discussions about the company’s plans for major events and top stars ahead of the pay-per-view.
The Stamford-based promotion is said to be seeking changes to its pay-per-view lineup as Money in the Bank approaches, with officials weighing a high-profile title bout between Reigns and Knight. Sources described the pairing as a notable opportunity for Knight to attempt to dethrone Reigns while Reigns would be defending the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, and the two competitors’ recent Raw encounter reportedly received positive reviews from company decision-makers.
WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select specifically reported that the planned main event for WWE Money in the Bank is LA Knight vs. Roman Reigns for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and that the match would end the October 10 pay-per-view. The report places the show at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, and identifies the bout as the closing attraction on the card.
Discussion about Drew McIntyre’s return has centered on reintroducing the Scottish wrestler on Monday Night Raw rather than SmackDown, according to the same WrestleVotes Radio report. The source said creative plans for McIntyre’s comeback were in place in late August before the company changed direction, and noted that McIntyre has spent time on outside projects, including filming the Highlander reboot and The Last Druid.
Backstage debate has also focused on a possible reunion of Enzo Amore and Big Cass following Cass’s return to WWE programming, with some members of the creative team concerned about the impact on Cass’s current direction. The report stated that certain officials believe audiences are waiting for Amore to return, which could complicate establishing Cass as a singles performer, while the view is not unanimous inside the company. Dave Meltzer previously reported that the original idea was to keep the pair apart, with Amore potentially returning via NXT, and no official comeback plans for Amore have been announced.
Separately, WWE’s other premium live event, Crown Jewel 2026, is scheduled for November 7 at Riyadh Season Stadium at KAFD in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, an announcement made by WWE in September. Multiple wrestling news sources relayed that a security alert issued by the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia advised American citizens to take additional precautions because of potential threats to airports and airspace and warned of possible flight cancellations and disruptions, but WWE has not announced any change to the event’s date or venue; as of October 8, Riyadh remained listed as the confirmed destination.
Money in the Bank is scheduled for October 10 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, and while backstage reports place Roman Reigns vs. LA Knight as the planned closing match, Drew McIntyre’s return is still the subject of internal planning with no exact date revealed.