Why Bron Breakker is the stronger Money in the Bank pick than CM Punk or Kevin Owens
Bron Breakker qualified for the 2026 Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match by defeating Rey Mysterio and Ethan Page in a triple-threat on the September 7, 2026, episode of WWE Raw, positioning himself as a leading candidate ahead of the pay-per-view. With established names such as CM Punk and Kevin Owens also involved in the six-man field, Breakker is being advanced as a compelling alternative for the briefcase.
The 2026 Money in the Bank card features six strong contenders, and the presence of experienced stars like Kevin Owens and CM Punk offers an obvious temptation to award the briefcase to a veteran. The original argument for Breakker hinges on age: at 28 he is younger than CM Punk, who is 48, and Kevin Owens, who is 42, and Money in the Bank is framed here as a tool for creating a future world champion rather than merely adding to an already decorated résumé.
Before his 30th birthday, Breakker has collected multiple championships: two NXT Championship reigns, two Intercontinental Championship reigns and one NXT Tag Team Championship. He also won the 2024 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic alongside Baron Corbin, accomplishments cited as notable for a performer still early in his career.
Breakker made his main-roster debut in February 2024 after a rapid ascent through NXT, where he became one of the brand’s prominent figures and was placed in championship-level programs against established opponents. The article argues that his NXT success was not the result of a prolonged developmental period but of swift elevation and trust from the company.
The piece contrasts Breakker with the veterans: Punk would add another major achievement to an extensive career, and an Owens victory would give a proven hand another title opportunity, while Penta is noted as having momentum. By comparison, Breakker’s youth and his résumé—two NXT titles, two Intercontinental reigns, an NXT Tag Team Championship and the 2024 Dusty Classic—are presented as reasons he could serve as a long-term main-event focal point.
If WWE intends for Money in the Bank 2026 to produce a new, long-term world title contender rather than reward a veteran’s legacy, the article concludes that Bron Breakker is the appropriate choice to climb the ladder and secure the briefcase. The Money in the Bank event is scheduled for October 10 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana; for more updates, follow Khel Now Wrestling on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Telegram & Whatsapp.