Money in the Bank is one of WWE’s biggest premium live events on the calendar, bringing immense excitement among fans. The annual spectacle is set to take over the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, this year, featuring some of the biggest stars. It is shaping up to be an incredible event, with the two ladder matches being the biggest highlight.
Even the most meticulously crafted card can falter. Over the years, some of the major premium live events have fallen flat due to certain creative blunders. However, Triple H should ensure this doesn’t happen with Money in the Bank. There are several pitfalls WWE should avoid if the company intends to make the upcoming premium live event memorable.
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Here are five things WWE shouldn’t do at Money in the Bank 2026:
#5. Needless interference in the ladder matches
Money in the Bank ladder matches are designed to be chaotic, high-flying showcases of individual athleticism and survival instinct. It thrives better when the participants are allowed to tear each other apart and climb the ladder to unhook the briefcase. However, outside interferences from other superstars or factions completely dilutes the unique atmosphere of the match.
WWE must strictly avoid doing such a thing this year in either of the ladder matches. Overcomplicating these bouts with outside run-ins robs the participants of a clean, definite platform to showcase their toughness. The ladder matches work best when the drama stems strictly from the struggle over the briefcase hanging above the ring, letting the athletes write their own story.
#4. Roman Reigns vs. LA Knight ending in controversy
LA Knight is set to face Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship at Money in the Bank. This is one of the biggest blockbuster matches on the card that is likely to headline the night. However, the last time Reigns and Knight collided in the ring, fans witnessed ringside interference, forcing the match to end in controversy. But WWE must not tread this path this time.
This title match demands a definitive, satisfying conclusion which could close the chapter between Roman Reigns and LA Knight, capping off their rivalry once and for all. WWE must give this bout ample runtime to breathe, tell a psychological story and build near falls. Robbing them of a clean finish undercuts the prestige of the World Heavyweight Championship.
#3. Putting the Men’s ladder match on the main event
Closing the show with a ladder match has its historical appeal, but placing the men’s Money in the Bank match earlier in the night is a far stronger strategic choice. Crowning the briefcase holder before the main event would create a psychological threat for the rest of the evening. A premonition would grow that the winner now holds a contract and is capable of cashing in at any moment.
This placement sets up the perfect narrative shadow over the main event match between Roman Reigns and LA Knight. Fans will spend the entire championship match sitting on the edge of their seats, wondering if the newly crowned briefcase holder is about to sprint down the ramp to ambush the exhausted champion. This would create quite a bit of suspense throughout the night.
#2. Ignoring a shock factor or a major surprise
Money in the Bank is one of the major premium live events that have seen numerous jaw-dropping moments and suprises over the past. Triple H and the creative team must not avoid pulling off a big shocker this year too. This is a premium live event that thrives on unpredictability and unexpected moments, which create seismic shifts in the landscape.
If WWE plays every single match completely safe by following the most obvious booking pattern, the event would risk falling flat. Therefore, introducing a well-executed element of surprise injects immediate energy into the premium live event, making it truly memorable. A big shocker or surprise can shake the creative landscape heading into the final stretch of the year.
#1. Planning an immediate Money in the Bank cash-in
The absolute last thing that WWE should consider is an immediate cash-in on the same night. The Money in the Bank briefcase is one of the most prized possessions, whose terror and influence increase with time. The lingering threat of a cash-in keeps all the champions on high alert, whereas a same-night cash-in severely diminishes that sense of unpredictability and terror.
Sure, it creates an unforgettable moment and a big surprise element, but it barely does any good in the long run from a storyline perspective. On the other hand, the Money in the Bank winners teasing a cash-in every week and terrorizing the champions keeps an element of suspense and unpredictability on the shows. Therefore, WWE must avoid an immediate cash-in.
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Edited by Subhasish Deb