Backstage Notes from WWE Money in the Bank 2026: MITB Ladder Match Favorites, Roman Reigns’ Schedule & More

WWE Money in the Bank 2026 is set to get underway at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Below are some backstage notes related to the premium live event, courtesy of Fightful Select.

– Bron Breakker is internally listed as the favorite to win the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match, per WrestleVotes. Penta had been the favorite earlier this week.

– Roxanne Perez is currently listed as the favorite to become Ms. Money in the Bank, per MyBookie. Previously, Lash Legend was the frontrunner.

– Oba Femi and Roman Reigns are favorites to defeat Bronson Reed and LA Knight, respectively, per MyBookie.

– Both Men’s and Women’s MITB Ladder Matches were rehearsed earlier today.

– Some within WWE were surprised with Jacy Jayne not being odds on favorite to win the Women’s MITB Ladder Match.

– A giant Money in the Bank-themed armored truck is at the venue.

– An ambulance is also present at the venue.

– Money in the Bank 2026 was pushed from September 6 to October 10 in June. The decision was reportedly made months before that due to alleged scheduling conflicts.

– As noted, WWE has reportedly booked the NewOrleans SuperDome for WrestleMania 45. However, a potential announcement isn’t expected this weekend.

– Roman Reigns’ schedule was reportedly a huge topic of conversation within WWE over the past week. This has been Reigns’ busiest year in WWE in recent years, which allegedly is at the behest of TKO.

Meanwhile, you can check our coverage of WWE MITB 2026 RIGHT HERE.