John Cena Comments on Possibility of LA Knight Defeating Roman Reigns at WWE Money in the Bank 2026

John Cena recently commented on the possibility of LA Knight dethroning Roman Reigns as World Heavyweight Champion at WWE Money in the Bank 2026.

Nearly three years after failing to defeat Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, The Megastar will finally get his rematch with The Tribal Chief in New Orleans, Louisiana, this weekend.

Speaking on Busted Open Radio recently, Cena admitted that Roman is a firm favorite to walk out of MITB 26 with the World Heavyweight Championship. However, he believes that if there was ever a chance to make a last-minute change to the planned finish and give LA Knight his much-awaited crowning moment, it’s at Money in the Bank. Here’s what he said [quotes via Fightful]:

On LA Knight possibly beating Roman Reigns at WWE MITB 2026

“I never say never, and that’s coming from someone who lost to Kevin Federline. Because of moments like that, I think it’s a never-say-never situation. I remember a certain existence that I had in like 2005 to 2009 where the signs read, ‘Spoiler alert: Cena wins.’ So I understand your perspective, and the math would heavily be in Roman’s favor. I will say, now more than ever, I feel—just my perspective—the business is reactive to the audience and reactive to zeitgeist moments in our audience. Vince (McMahon) was so steadfast in his direction, and that was very important to him, and that’s how he ran things at the helm, and I respect that. I also respect Paul’s open mind, open ears, and open eyes, and I think even though the math is heavily in Roman’s corner, I also think if there was ever a moment, in the last minute before everybody went out, or during the match, ‘Hey, we’re gonna switch the decision we made back there,’ I think it would be a situation like it is now. But I’m with you. I think the math is heavily in Roman’s corner.”

John Cena gives Roman Reigns his flowers

“Gosh, I love Joe (Anoa’i). I respect L.A. Knight so much. We’ve had great conversations, not only about psychology in the ring and fundamentals and how to present oneself. We kind of run similar paths, like, ‘Hey, I wasn’t anybody’s first choice, but I’m still here, and I’m still swinging,’ and Joe is so thought out and so intelligent and such a sponge and so great at the role he has shouldered, and my goodness, he’s in my conversation of the greatest of all time. It’s tough to bet against that when the lights are on bright.”

WWE Money in the Bank 2026 will take place at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, this Saturday. Check out the updated lineup RIGHT HERE.

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