Published: 4 hours ago by Sanchez Taylor | Last Updated: 4 hours ago by Sanchez Taylor
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Following Friday Night SmackDown, we now know three of the competitors set to compete in the men’s Money in the Bank ladder match.
Trick Williams defeated Randy Orton and Rey Fenix to qualify for the multi-man ladder match, joining Bron Breakker and Je’Von Evans, who previously punched their tickets for the October 10 premium live event.
With three spots remaining in the Money in the Bank ladder match and two qualifying matches announced, there has been a lot of speculation about who else will be added to the match for a guaranteed world title shot at a time of the winner’s choosing.
Here are our predictions for the final three men to be added to the Money in the Bank ladder match lineup.
The current men's Money in the Bank ladder match lineup:
– Trick Williams
– Bron Breakker
– Je'Von Evans pic.twitter.com/ID3wG74kUv
— WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) September 19, 2026
Finn Balor
A huge qualifying match has been announced for the September 25 SmackDown episode, with CM Punk, GUNTHER and Finn Balor to face off for a Money in the Bank ladder match spot.
This match could realistically end with any of the three competitors standing tall, however if there’s anyone who would benefit from the win the most, it’s Finn Balor.
While many will be predicting that CM Punk will win as he attempts to win back his Undisputed WWE Championship, it is very likely that Sami Zayn or Kevin Owens will interfere to cost Punk the match, following Punk costing Owens the WWE Title match on September 18, and attacking Zayn after the bout.
While this would clear the path for either Balor or GUNTHER to win, Balor’s spots in the 2018 and 2019 Money in the Bank ladder matches are fondly remembered, and a win here would allow the Demon to continue chasing the Undisputed WWE Title in a crowded field.
Dominik Mysterio
The other announced Money in the Bank qualifier will see Solo Sikoa square off against Dragon Lee and Dominik Mysterio on Monday Night Raw.
While Sikoa and Lee would be exciting additions to the ladder match, this really feels like it’s Dirty Dom’s match to lose.
With Dominik Mysterio dropping the AAA Mega Championship to El Grande Americano at Triplemanía 34, now feels like the perfect time to have Mysterio pursue a world title on the main roster.
With many fans and wrestlers alike predicting that Dominik will hold a world championship on the main roster within the next five years, the third-generation star would be a great choice for the 2026 Mr Money in the Bank.
Johnny Gargano
Johnny Gargano has been an interesting addition to the Undisputed WWE Championship picture in recent weeks.
After months of planking, Johnny Gargano stood up on the September 4 SmackDown episode to challenge for CM Punk’s title.
He has remained in the championship picture since, interfering in Punk and Sami Zayn’s match on September 11 which saw Zayn walk out as champion, and attempting to cost Kevin Owens his title match against Sami Zayn on September 18.
With Gargano’s proximity to the Undisputed WWE Championship, having him vie for the Money in the Bank briefcase would add another interesting twist to the storyline surrounding SmackDown’s top prize.
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