The ladders are being polished, and the briefcases are locked above the Smoothie King Centre in New Orleans, Louisiana. For the first time, Money in the Bank lands in October, and with the landscape shifting on both Raw and SmackDown, this weekend has the potential to completely rewrite world title pictures heading into the fall.
Between high-stakes championship defences and two loaded ladder matches, the buzz backstage is louder than usual. Here is the confirmed card for Saturday, October 10, along with the biggest storylines and rumours heading into the event.
The Official Match Card
World Heavyweight Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. LA Knight
Women’s World Championship: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan / Becky Lynch (contender decided on the go-home wire). This has become a triple threat match, as both Becky/Liv lost due to a DQ.
Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match: Bron Breakker vs. CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens vs. Penta vs. Trick Williams vs. Je’Von Evans
Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match: Tiffany Stratton vs. Roxanne Perez vs. Sol Ruca vs. Lash Legend vs. Jacy Jayne vs. Lola Vice
Singles Grudge Match: Oba Femi vs. Bronson Reed
The Big Rumours & Storyline Waves
1. The Je’Von Evans Dilemma
There has been growing chatter that management might pull 22-year-old sensation Je’Von Evans from the Men’s Ladder Match before the bell rings. While Evans has delivered incredible viral moments every time he steps through the ropes, a six-man ladder demolition derby carries severe risk. With internal concerns about protecting him from unnecessary wear and tear—especially against powerhouses like Bron Breakker—creative could opt to write him out via a backstage angle. Doing so keeps his babyface stock sky-high while opening the door for a shock late entrant into that sixth ladder slot.
2. The Bloodline Equaliser: Naomi Returns to Counter Jaida Parker?
Ever since Jaida Parker aligned with 946 and took out Jacob Fatu with an SUV in the Raw parking lot, the dynamic has been heavily tilted. WWE’s rules keep the male Bloodline members from touching Jaida, effectively giving 946 a bulletproof shield at ringside.
The rumour mill is spinning that Jacob won’t return alone. Naomi, who stepped away and relinquished her Women’s World Championship on maternity leave, has been heavily tipped for an imminent return. Bringing Naomi back alongside Jacob solves the numerical problem immediately: she gives the Bloodline the exact legal enforcer needed to hunt down Jaida Parker while setting up a massive women’s division program right out of the gate.
3. Terror Twins: Long-Term Reunion on the Horizon
Damian Priest’s recent edge-of-the-knife heel work was creative’s necessary pivot when Rhea Ripley went down with her meniscus injury. However, word from behind the curtain indicates the door is far from shut on the Terror Twins. Their natural on-screen bond remains one of the strongest assets on the roster. When Rhea makes her return, using her as the moral compass to pull Damian back toward the light would give them a massive redemption arc and an explosive arena reunion.
Match-by-Match Quick Look
| Match | The Story | Key Factor |
| Roman Reigns vs. LA Knight | Knight has pushed every button to earn this singles spotlight against the OTC. | Can Knight survive outside interference from Bloodline drama? |
| Men’s Ladder Match | Colliding generations—Punk and Owens’ experience versus Breakker and Trick’s raw speed. | Whether Je’Von competes or a surprise alternate steals the briefcases. |
| Women’s Ladder Match | Guaranteed to crown a high-octane first-time holder featuring top-tier NXT-to-main-roster athletes. | Sol Ruca’s innovation vs. Tiffany Stratton’s PLE clutch factor. |
| Oba Femi vs. Bronson Reed | Heavyweight collisions rarely get heavier than this brute-force showcase. | Ring stability and who can keep their footing after a top-rope splash. |
New Orleans is primed for a classic. The ladders hang high, the contracts are waiting, and the fallout will echo all the way to Survivor Series.
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