Roman Reigns finally agreed to defend the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against LA Knight at Money in the Bank. Reigns was fresh off beating Penta in Mexico City last week.
The Megastar approached the champion about a title match yet again, but before he could reject the advance, Knight dropped him. Reigns angrily left while agreeing to put the belt on the line next month.
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While the two stars have been circling each other for months, other stars have moved in and out of the picture as well. Solo Sikoa is aligned with Knight but has ties to the Bloodline.
Royce Keys and OTM have attacked several stars, but not The Tribal Chief. With several moving parts heading into New Orleans, the next five WWE stars could interfere at Money in the Bank when Roman Reigns defends the World Heavyweight Title against LA Knight.
#5. Jacob Fatu
Knight made a point of saying that Roman has won on his own during his current title reign. Fatu has stayed in the back and followed nearly every order The Tribal Chief has given him.
946 hasn’t laid hands on The Samoan Werewolf, so they could be working with Fatu in secret. The biggest revenge Fatu could get on Reigns would be costing him the World Heavyweight Championship.
He’s lost his edge due to falling in line. Fatu could regain some of that edge by turning his back on his Tribal Chief at Money in the Bank and costing him against Knight.
#4. The Usos head to WWE Money in the Bank
The Usos have stayed out of Roman’s matches as World Heavyweight Champion, but that could change at Money in the Bank. Royce Keys and OTM claim that no one in WWE is safe, yet they haven’t attacked Reigns.
It’s had to do so when he shows up every other week, but they still haven’t touched one of the biggest targets. If the danger ramps up as WWE heads into Money in the Bank, Jimmy and Jey could take it upon themselves as captains to stand guard before or during the match.
It could inadvertently lead to a dirty finish. They haven’t done much in terms of wrestling lately, so backing up their leader seems like the plan for the Usos.
#3. Royce Keys and OTM
Royce Keys, Lucien Price, and Bronco Nima have only attacked the Usos, Knight, and Solo Sikoa. They’ve warned both pairings numerous times but have left Fatu and Reigns alone.
The biggest impact the group could make would be interfering at Money in the Bank to cost Reigns the World Heavyweight Title. If they aren’t working for him, they need to start going after him.
Otherwise, it’s just tough talk and empty words if they don’t bludgeon The Head of the Table. Something has to give soon, so landing a big shot at WWE Money in the Bank should be a priority for the dangerous new trio.
#2. The Money in the Bank winner
What’s the point of having the WWE World Heavyweight Title on the line in New Orleans if the 2026 Money in the Bank winner doesn’t at least tease a same-night cash-in? It’s part of the reason for booking a major title match on the same card.
WWE didn’t have a top championship on the line at last year’s Money in the Bank. It took a lot of the fun and anticipation out of the PLE. The chance for a cash-in on the same night is always a tantalizing prospect for fans.
The Undisputed Championship could also be booked for the same card. Whoever captures the briefcase must confront Reigns or cash in during the World Heavyweight Championship contest in New Orleans. The winner could cash in during or after the match to make a huge impact.
#1. Solo Sikoa
One man in the middle of all the drama between the Bloodline and Royce Keys’ rampage is Solo Sikoa. Sikoa has a history with Keys and tagged with the big man against the Usos and Jacob Fatu at SummerSlam.
Despite the big victory, Fatu bloodied Keys after The Biggest Party of the Summer. When he returned, he didn’t let his former allies off the hook. 946 attacked Solo, Knight, and the Usos.
Sikoa eventually lost to Jey Uso and had to rejoin the Bloodline, but he rebuked the offer despite losing. He even went so far as to attempt a brief reconciliation with his brothers and Jacob Fatu to combat a common threat.
It didn’t work because Jimmy and Jey want him to fall at their feet. Solo remains the family’s black sheep, so he could easily interfere to make a point if he doesn’t compete at Money in the Bank.
Keys and OTM kidnapped Solo ahead of his qualifier on RAW. If he doesn’t show up on RAW before the big PLE, he could make a shocking return during the World Heavyweight Title Match.
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Edited by Matthew Serocki