WWE Chief Triple H confirms Roman Reigns vs LA Knight World Heavyweight Championship for Money in the Bank

WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H has reportedly confirmed that Roman Reigns is going to lock horns with LA Knight for the World Heavyweight Championship at Money in the Bank. Reigns will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against LA Knight at Money in the Bank 2026.The announcement comes after Knight attacked Reigns following his successful title defense against Penta on Monday Night RAW in Mexico City. The upcoming match will also allow LA Knight to challenge Reigns for a world championship after their previous encounters ended in disappointment for The Megastar.Roman Reigns is confirmed to be locking horns with LA Knight at Money in the Bank 2026 eventWWE Chief Content Officer Triple H has reportedly confirmed a new challenger for Roman Reigns in the upcoming World Heavyweight Championship at the Money in the Bank event, and the OTC will be locking horns with his long-time rival L.A. Knight.The major announcement comes after Knight attacked Reigns following his successful title defense against Penta on Monday Night Raw in Mexico City. Reigns entered Raw looking to retain his World Heavyweight Championship against Penta in the show.However, he gave his best despite facing a hostile crowd and defeated the challenger. The OGC managed to walk away with the title around his waist. However, Reigns's celebration did not last long.L.A. Knight appeared after the match and attacked the champion immediately after making his intentions clear. The confrontation prompted Raw General Manager Adam Pearce to announce that Reigns would put his championship on the line against Knight at Money in the Bank.Triple H has subsequently made the match official by sharing the bout's graphic for the upcoming premium live. The match will give Knight another opportunity to challenge Reigns for a world championship after the previous encounter ended in disappointment. In this match, L.A. Knight will finally get his one-on-one opportunity, because the rivalry dates back to 2023 when the two competed for the undisputed WWE Universal Championship at the Crown Jewel.However, Reigns managed to win that encounter with assistance from Bloodline. The two stars again crossed paths at the 2024 Royal Rumble, where Reigns defended his championship in a fatal four-way match against Knight, Randy Orton, and AJ Styles.Knight has always complained that he has never received a fair one-on-one opportunity to fight against Reigns. However, his latest confrontation appears to be finally earned in that chance.Also, Knight has made it clear that he wants a fair fight, while Reigns will be determined to continue his reign as the World Heavyweight Champion. With the Money in the Bank now officially set for October 10 in New Orleans, the WWE has gained another major storyline as Reigns will enter the event as champion, but L.A. Knight will have the opportunity to defy his long-running frustration and clinch the title from his rival in a career-defining victory.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.