WWE Money In The Bank 2026 Results As Roman Reigns Beats LA Knight In Another Clean Win

LA Knight challenged Roman Reigns for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

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Roman Reigns beat LA Knight, once again retaining the WWE World Heavyweight Championship with a solo win and no interference.

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Roman Reigns and LA Knight have been feuding, on and off, since Roman’s record-breaking 1,316-day reign. Knight bemoaned outside interference and a lack of opportunities at Reigns’ title as major reasons his run lasted so long. This time around—during his first reign as world heavyweight champion—Reigns has successfully defended the world heavyweight title without interference in each of his instantly classic title matches.

Top heel stable 946 has been lurking in the shadows, and Royce Keys’ group has become stronger with each passing week. With WarGames around the corner, Reigns crossing paths with the (kayfabe) gang-affiliated stable is inevitable. 946 made an appearance after the match and brawled with the Usos and Solo Sikoa.

Roman Reigns Beats LA Knight At WWE Money In The Bank 2026

• The match began with a deliberate, slow pace from both combatants, who talked trash as they sized each other up. Fans were more into LA Knight than Roman, and Knight got out to an early lead, hitting a shoulder tackle that knocked Reigns to his feet. Knight kept the pressure on Reigns with 10-count punches, but Reigns came back with a pair of clotheslines.
• Reigns hit a third flying clothesline to a mixed reaction. Reigns hit a boot flooring Knight, but missed a Superman Punch. Knight came back with a clothesline of his own. Roman tried a back body drop, but Knight countered with a kick and dumped Reigns to the outside.
• Roman slowed down the pace, bashing his head into the turnbuckles as fans chanted “OTC.” The LA Knight contingent drowned out chants for Reigns with chants of “OTC.” Knight sprung a comeback capped off by a standing powerslam followed by his big elbow. Knight came up with a nearfall on the first pinfall, which came several minutes into the match.
• With LA Knight in control, Reigns hit a Superman Punch out of nowhere. As Knight struggled to his feet, Roman went for a spear but missed. Knight fired away with right hands as Reigns was perched on the top rope. Knight went for a superplex, but Reigns blocked it with punches and a headbutt, sending Knight crashing to the mat.
• LA Knight recovered by running up the ropes and hitting an overhead superplex. Knight hit a burning hammer for a nearfall. Knight looked to the crowd for inspiration, then talked trash to Roman Reigns. Knight missed a BFT, but dropped Reigns with an inverted DDT.
• LA Knight hopped to the middle turnbuckle, but missed a dive. Reigns hit a Uranage for a two-count. The action spilled to the outside. Knight threw Reigns into the steps. Back in the ring, Roman hit another Superman Punch, but Knight caught a charging Reigns with a BFT. Nearfall. According to the announce team, this was the first time anybody has ever kicked out of the BFT.
• Knight went for a spear, but took a spear himself for a false finish. New Orleans rumbled with cheers, rallying behind LA Knight. Reigns went back-and forth and hit a super spear, but Knight kicked out again. Knight circled the ring on the outside, but Roman cut him off with a Superman Punch.
• Roman went for a spear through the barricade, but Roman sidestepped Knight. Knight went for a powerbomb, but almost dropped Reigns as they struggled. They recovered immaculately and LA Knight hit a powerbomb on Reigns through a table.
• LA Knight went for a top-rope elbow in the ring, but Roman kicked out at the last second. Knight went for a BFT, but Reigns countered with a waist lock. Reigns hit a third Superman Punch and a spear for another win all by himself.
• After the match, 946 brawled with the Bloodline in the crowd and throughout the arena.

Match Grade: B

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