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WWE’s ‘Money in the Bank’ 2026 Review: The Highs, The Lows and the Head-Scratchers

By Michael Fairman

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Money in the Bank is always one of the most highly anticipated PLE’s of the year in the WWE, and for the WWE Universe. The winners of the Men’s and Women’s ladder matches get to carry around the coveted briefcase, which they can cash in at anytime in the next year and on any current champion. But, did the WWE creatives get it right in 2026? We half think so!

In addition, 3 other major matches were on the card emanating from New Orleans on Sunday night, October 1o, including two championship bouts where in one case the title changed hands, but again, to the right winner?

Let’s give you a breakdown of the action in a card that featured highs, lows, botched spots, but plenty of talent on display!

LA Knight, Roman Reigns

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Roman Reigns defended his WWE World Heavyweight Championship in the opener against LA Knight

This was overall one of the strongest matches of the night. Reigns and Knight delivered near pins and counters that had fans believing for a millisecond that the OTC might actually lose to Knight, who if he didn’t win, would have his main-eventer status in question, and if he would ever get a championship opportunity again.

In the end, Reigns got a clean pin finish, and Knight was left reeling off the ring apron as the audience acknowledged their OTC one more time. Suddenly, at the top of the arena entrance, the 946 emerged and right behind them the Bloodline. The trios then got into a brawl inside the concession stand area of the arena, which eventually took them outside where Jaida Parker, picked up the men in their vehicle and drove away.

We were hoping that somehow, LA Knight would have been revealed in a quick switch to be with the 946. But that has to be coming to save the career of Knight, who has nowhere to go right now as a babyface, right? Kudos though to Roman Reigns who remains the greatest current attraction on the WWE active roster.

Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match

While this could have gone numerous ways with Tiffany Stratton and Roxanne Perez, as the kind of veterans of the group, this was rough match which early on had a spot where Stratton almost knocked herself out when she did a dive from a ladder to the outside of the ring, crashing into her opponents, but landing oddly on her head.

The MVP of this match turned out to be Sol Ruca, who landed some exciting moves off the ladder, with the ladder, and off the ring post to the outside. However, there was also another odd spot that had Lola Vice and Jacy Jayne taking a bad-looking spill on ladder that landed them awkwardly on the outside of the ring.

While the red-hot crowd was definitely behind Roxanne Perez, in the end the powers-that-be knighted Tiffany Stratton to grab the briefcase and become a two-time MITB winner having won back in 2024. On her way to victory, Stratton was facing off with Lash Legend, who actually seemed not high enough to get clunked in the head with the briefcase. In the end, Stratton came out victorious.

Oba Femi vs. Bronson Reed

The cliffhanger coming into this match seemed to be from the opening shot of Paul Heyman watching Oba Femi and Bronson Reed on a monitor. Would Heyman align himself with Femi, or continue to do for Reed and the Vision? Well, we won’t know till perhaps tomorrow’s Monday Night Raw, because they never included Heyman in another section of the match or its aftermath.

That being said, Reed gave one of his best performances of his career, really working and selling the moves, and the beatdowns from Femi. It’s clear that WWE is banking on Femi as their next superhero, superstar, so when the Vision came to ringside to interfere, even after getting hit twice with brass knucks courtesy of Austin Theory passing them on to Reed, it did not matter.

The WWE is showing us nothing you do to Femi can keep him down. He’s an invincible force. At the end of the match, Femi got the pin on Reed. In the WWE Post Show, Oba appeared, and in his drop-the-mic moment says he is waiting for Roman Reigns who can’t keep running from him. Many are predicting that match won’t happen until WrestleMania 2027. Stay tuned.

Liv Morgan

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Women’s World Heavyweight Championship Triple-Threat: Stephanie Vaquer defends against Liv Morgan and Becky Lynch

The audience for this match was very cooled-down as opposed to all the others on the card thus far. Vaquer asked for this triple threat after having it up to here with both Lynch and Morgan. Vaquer won the title in her home country of Chile from Morgan with Lynch as the special referee.

At the end of the day, Vaquer knocked Becky Lynch off the apron through a table on the floor (which did not break!), and Morgan immediately capitalized by hitting her patented Oblivion inisher on La Primera to secure the pin and the win.

The WWE universe has been questioning this move. If you were going to have Morgan win back the WWE World’s Women’s title, why wouldn’t they have had Roxanne Perez win the Women’s Money in the Bank to cause dissension among the ranks and a storyline within the Judgment Day where Perez could cash-in on her stablemate? Is this the missed opportunity? Stand by.

MEN’S MONEY IN THE BANK LADDER MATCH

Going into this match, it had all the intrigue. Would the creatives give the Money in the Bank briefcase to Bron Breakker, the bad ass. to have him go on an uber-threatening run in the WWE with all the power the briefcase holds to win a championship? Would they go with Penta, who showed just how beloved and remarkable he is as a performer after his championship match against Roman Reigns in Mexico City? Would they chose to make CM Punk, the first ever three-time Money in the Bank winner in history?

All of that was at play, plus Trick Williams, Kevin Owens and Je’Von Evans as well. When the smoke cleared, it was Bron Breakker who showed why he was the MVP of the match with spear after spear and takedowns. If he does not break away from The Vision after this, I don’t know what was the point, because in the end he did not get the job done and win the briefcase.

Trick Williams seemed to be the crowd favorite throughout and together with Lil Yachty gave us some fun and entertaining moments. KO and Punk, just kept beating each other up. And this leaves the Je’Von Evans story point.

Je'Von Evans

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Breakker spears Evans outside the ring. Evans “appears” to be hurt. They take him out on stretcher and load him into an ambulance. We go to the back (first sign we are in kayfabe) and RAW GM Adam Pearce is there making sure they get Evans to a hospital fast.

However, that was not the last we saw of Evans. Suddenly an ambulance makes it way all the way back to ringside, and Je’Von jumps out of it and goes after Breakker. Then alone in the ring, he seems to have trouble with three ladders. We are not sure if one was broken, but he gets an incredibly tall ladder all set up to climb it to retrieve the briefcase.

However, Breakker is back in the ring and pushed Evans off of the ladder and Je’Von goes flying into the middle section of the ambulance which crumbles. WWE playback kept repeating the move, which didn’t help this spot go over one bit.

Je'von Evans Ambulance spot

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In the end, it was Penta who was able to climb the ladder and win the briefcase, leaving the audience at home, the fans in attendance, and the WWE Universe leaving the Money in the Bank PLE on a big up note! Penta was the feel-good choice and they gave it to us.

You can check out the full highlights from Money in the Bank below, followed by the Michael Fairman Channel’s “What’s Up? Wrestling” MITB Post Show.

So, what did you think of the 2026 Money in the Bank? Happy for Penta and Tiffany Stratton? Would you have preferred others to win the briefcase? What do you think will happen next for LA Knight now that he lost to Roman Reigns? What did you think of Liv Morgan winning back the Women’s World title? Let us know via the the comment section.

 

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Heather Webber Makes a Surprise Return Stunning Trina; Alley Mills Weighs-In on Her Comeback

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The Friday, October 30 episode of General Hospital came to a conclusion with a one-two cliffhanger. The first, as Trina (Tabyana Ali) and Gio (Giovanni Mazza) finished rehearsing their song at the Cats Eye Lounge, a woman’s feet where seen entering the club.

When the camera panned up it revealed a well-dressed Heather Webber (Alley Mills) applauding and yelling “bravo!” at the two young performers, but with Trina absolutely shocked to see her!

While General Hospital fans knew two-time Daytime Emmy winner was rejoining the show as the supposed reformed “Hook” killer (after cobalt poisoning due to her hip surgery played with her mind), what is Heather’s ‘state of mind’ now?

Trina

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For months, GH has been teeing up the mystery of who is stalking Trina, with someone adding clippings of Trina to their “obsession” board.

Many viewers have felt that it will wind up being Heather who is seeking revenge on Trina, since Heather’s daughter Esme Prince (Avery Pohl) went overboard a boat and into the Siene in France, and is believed to be dead, after Spencer (last played by Nicholas Alexander Chavez) saved Trina from her.

Speaking with TV Insider about her GH return this fall, Alley Mills shared on her first scenes back: “That was so fun because I love working with Tab, but I’ve never worked with the other kids before. I’ve seen them on TV, but I have never met them before, and they’re really talented, and they definitely got in Heather’s face. And the blessed Shawn Reeves, the wonderful costumer, put me in this fabulous outfit.”

Alley Mills

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With Heather soon to mix-up with the residents of Port Charles, Mills added that Heather now has some wealth to boot! “It’s been an uphill battle, and she just hopes that people will understand and forgive her,” explains Mills. “But with the wonderful voice of Chris Van Etten and Elizabeth Korte (co-head writers, GH and this year’s Daytime Emmy winners for Outstanding Writing in a Daytime Drama), she just has so much spunk.”

Mills added, “I love the way they write her (Heather). She doesn’t really have a ton of boundaries and social awareness and softness. But she just won’t let people get her down. She’s like one of those dolls outside the gas station. You throw them down, and they pop back up. I feel like Heather is kind of like that now, but in Gucci.”  

So, were you stunned to see Heather Webber dressed quite elegantly and showing up at the Cat’s Eye Lounge? Do you think that now more than ever Heather is Trina’s stalker? Let us know via the comment section. But first, you can check out when Heather makes her presence now below.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Chase and Brook Lynn Sign Divorce Papers; Are You Glad They Ended Their Marriage or Hoped for a Reconciliation?

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Chase and Willow

Any hopes for a last minute reprieve were dashed when filled with sorrow, Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) and Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) signed their divorce papers in front of a judge in the Dominican Republic on the Monday, October 26 episode of General Hospital.

The judge asked if they really wanted to go through with this, as a teary-eyed Brook Lynn and Chase both hesitated to sign the court documents. They admit that neither of them wants to get divorced, but they both came to the conclusion that too much mistrust has permeated their relationship, and too much has happened between them to stay married.

With that, Brook Lynn decided to put her pen to paper first. She signs the divorce papers. Next, Chase follows suit. They look at each other with tears in their eyes that their marriage is officially over. When the judge went to filing their divorce papers, Chase and Brook Lynn agreed to split custody of baby Phoebe straight down the line 50/50.

Josh Swickard

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THE END OF THE ROAD

Next, the judge returned and gave each a copy of their paperwork. Chase says to Brook Lynn that he thinks that they should each fly back to Port Charles separately, and that he would take another flight home. Chase says goodbye to Brook Lynn and exits. Now alone looking at the empty room, Brook Lynn utters,“Goodbye, Chase.”

Later in the episode, as Brook Lynn flies back home to Port Charles alone, she listens to the message from Tracy (Jane Elliot) telling her she is doing the right thing by divorcing Chase.

Cut to: an emotional Chase who went to the beach. He looked at his wedding ring. Mourning the loss of his marriage, Chase buried his ring in the sand, at the same time Brook Lynn was removing her wedding ring on the airplane.

The drama won’t stop from here for Brook Lynn, because as teased in the GH video spoilers preview for the week, Jude (Wil Traval) will come calling wanting to see his “daughter,” and potentially staking claim to baby Phoebe!  As for Chase, now that he is a free man, will he begin a relationship with his ex-wife, Willow Tait (Katelyn McMullen), with whom he has been completely duped? Stay tuned.

So, were you happy that Brook Lynn and Chase actually ended their marriage? Were you hoping that the two would reconcile at the last minute and realize love can conquer all, or do you think they were being adult about the situation that they couldn’t get out of their own way and feelings to make their union work? Share your thoughts in the comment section. But first, check out the scenes from Chase and Brook Lynn’s divorce and its aftermath below.

 

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Brook Lynn and Chase Hesitate to Sign Divorce Papers, Elizabeth Reveals Aiden’s Leaving For Paris, Willow Flashes Back to Her Crimes

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As the week came to a conclusion on the Friday, October 23 episode of General Hospital, Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) wrestled with becoming an empty-nester, while Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) and Monet (Blythe Howard) conspired to keep Lulu (Alexa Havins) and Ric (Rick Hearst) at legal bay, and Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Chase’s (Josh Swickard) frozen relationship thawed, but how much?

Let’s take a look! First, in a moment that was written to bring Liz and Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) closer, the GH head nurse is wistful over the fact that she just learned that her talented bakery chef son, Aiden, secretly earned his GED and got into a prestigious pastry school in France and to top it off received a scholarship to attend the school.

Liz is concerned that allowing him to go wasn’t the smartest move because of his young age. Dante suggested that maybe it’s her fear of being alone that is causing her to feel hesitant for Aiden to go abroad. He shared a story about the support her received from Olivia when he moved away from home for the first time; that he understood mothers and sons are close, but she needed to let him go build his own life.

Elizabeth

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After coming to terms with it, she revealed that Aiden is leaving in four days and had to make cupcakes for the Halloween party, Dante offered to help her do the baking. They smile. So, what this means to GH fans? All of Liz sons: Cameron, Jake, Aiden are all now officially off the canvas!

WILLOW VS. LULU

At Miller & Davis, Willow strolls in to meet Monet to go over their strategy in their meeting with Ric and Lulu. While discussing their next move, Willow flashes back to the night she shot Drew (Cameron Mathison) twice in the back, and then later, how she first stuck a needle in his neck to use the paralytic drug that kept him in a locked-in state for months.

Willow

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When Ric and Lulu arrive, the four end up in a stalemate. Willow refused to drop the lawsuit, and Lulu refused to retract the story on her. Willow’s stance is that Lulu had been manipulated by the Quartermaines, who wanted to take her children away, so Michael can have sole custody of them. Lulu fired back that she was doing her job as an investigative reporter to expose crimes perpetrated by a congresswoman.

Now at an impasse, Ric and Lulu tell Monet and Willow they will see them in court as now a judge will hear the case. Not what Ric wanted that to happen, but now he tells Lulu, they will figure out a way to bring Willow down.

DIVORCE BLUES?

Finally, Chase and Brook Lynn head to the Dominican Republic to get a quickie divorce after how their lawyers dredged up awful things about both of them in Port Charles. While on the plane, the two discuss that they still want each other to be happy.

Once in front of the judge in the Dominican Republic, he asked if the two were mutually consenting to this divorce, but instead, the two sang each others praises.

This left the judge to ask if the two wanted to go through with ending their marriage and he left the room. Later, when he returned with the divorce documents to sign, Chase and Brook Lynn stared at each other hesitating to sign on the dotted line.

So, what do you think will happen next? Will Brook Lynn and Chase end their marriage, or decide to try to make it a go? Is it upsetting to you that all of Elizabeth’s sons are off the canvas? Should the soap recast them all, like they did with Alexis’ daughters and restart the story of these young men? Do you think now will be the time that Willow’s crimes will be publicly exposed, and she will lose her kids and her seat in a congress? Weigh-in via the comment section.

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