The WWE Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match is already taking shape. Bron Breakker and Je’Von Evans have emerged as the first two qualifiers.
The company has several established names it could still add. Doing so would therefore transform the contest into a major showcase of WWE’s top stars. Their inclusion would also ensure that the briefcase looks important before the ladder match even begins.
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That said, in this article, we look at four WWE Superstars who could be added to the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match and make it star-studded.
#4. Cody Rhodes
Cody Rhodes would instantly elevate the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match, especially with the American Nightmare currently positioned for another major chapter in his WWE story.
Rhodes has been one of SmackDown’s central figures throughout 2026. He was involved in the Undisputed WWE Championship picture for much of the summer and had a major confrontation with CM Punk before their SummerSlam showdown. More recently, the company announced that Cody will have a sit-down interview with Michael Cole on the blue brand, following Randy Orton‘s comments about him. That makes his next move particularly interesting.
Adding Cody Rhodes to Money in the Bank could create several compelling possibilities. He could enter the match looking to reclaim the championship opportunity that has eluded him. Alternatively, WWE could use the briefcase to accelerate the tension surrounding his relationship with Orton.
Also, a ladder match featuring Rhodes would give the bout another established main-event name alongside the younger stars who have already qualified.
#3. Former Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk
CM Punk’s inclusion would add a completely different level of unpredictability to the match.
He recently lost the Undisputed WWE Championship to Sami Zayn on SmackDown in Mexico City after a chaotic title bout. Before that, Punk had been heavily involved in the championship scene, including his SummerSlam title defense against Cody Rhodes and his subsequent defenses against Kevin Owens and Johnny Gargano.
With Sami now holding the championship, The Second City Saint has a clear reason to stay in the title picture. Entering Money in the Bank would give him a direct route back to the gold without requiring an immediate rematch.
It would also create fascinating possibilities inside the ladder match. CM Punk has experience in high-pressure WWE environments. Thus, the possibility of him winning the briefcase after losing the title could immediately make him a threat to Sami’s reign. Even without winning, his presence could add another major storyline to an already crowded contest.
#2. Finn Balor
Finn Balor is another superstar who could make the match considerably more interesting.
Balor has already established himself as a serious player in the Undisputed WWE Championship picture. In July, he won a Fatal 4-Way involving Trick Williams, Royce Keys, and Damian Priest to earn a spot in the No. 1 Contender’s Match at SummerSlam. He was also involved in the chaotic championship scene surrounding CM Punk in September.
Finn Balor’s current situation could make Money in the Bank particularly useful. Rather than waiting for another conventional title opportunity, Balor could decide to take matters into his own hands and pursue the briefcase.
His history also makes him a natural fit for a ladder match. He can work a methodical style while still delivering the athletic moments expected from the stipulation. More importantly, his ongoing issues with Gunther could spill into the match, creating another layer of drama.
If WWE wants an established veteran who can simultaneously advance multiple storylines, Balor’s addition would provide plenty of options.
#1. Royce Keys
Royce Keys could be the most intriguing surprise addition to the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
Keys has become increasingly important on RAW, particularly through his escalating war with The Bloodline. On September 7, Keys, Lucien Price, and Bronco Nima sent a major message by setting The Usos’ car ablaze. That storyline has given Keys and his allies a dangerous edge and placed him in direct conflict with one of WWE’s biggest factions.
Thus, putting Keys into Money in the Bank would allow the company to expand his momentum beyond The Bloodline feud. He could use the match to prove that he belongs in the upper echelon while simultaneously forcing Roman Reigns and the rest of The Bloodline to keep an eye on him.
Keys would also bring a physical presence to the ladder match. His ongoing storyline gives the company a built-in reason to involve him in high-profile segments. Meanwhile, the briefcase could potentially become another weapon in his war against the Bloodline.
With Bron Breakker and Je’Von Evans already qualified, the field is beginning to take shape. Adding Rhodes, Punk, Balor, and Keys would bring established championship credibility, storyline stakes, and plenty of unpredictability to the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
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