5 WWE stars who could disrupt the Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match

WWE Money in the Bank 2026 is less than a week away, according to www.sportskeeda.com, and the men's Ladder Match field is stacked.
Young stars Je'Von Evans, Trick Williams, and Bron Breakker headline the rising talent in the match. Veterans Penta, Kevin Owens, and CM Punk bring the experience.
It is every man for himself in New Orleans, but the source notes that given current storylines, outside interference cannot be ruled out.
No specific match date or time is confirmed in the source, though the event is scheduled to take place in New Orleans. While the lineup is star-studded, these competitors carry individual issues that could spill into the Ladder Match this weekend.
THE VISION COULD HELP BREAKKER

The Vision—Austin Theory, Logan Paul, and Bronson Reed—could try to help their stablemate Bron Breakker secure the Money in the Bank contract, according to www.sportskeeda.com. The faction could enter the ring at a crucial moment and attack the other competitors, clearing the space for The Dog to climb the ladder.
The group working together could give Breakker a major advantage, per the source. With three bodies moving at once, the rest of the field would have to divide its attention, leaving the former Intercontinental Champion a clear path to the briefcase.
No actual interference plan has been confirmed. The source presents the scenario as speculative, based on the faction's current storyline alignment heading into New Orleans.
Still, the threat is real enough that the other six men in the match cannot ignore it. If The Vision does strike, the Ladder Match could shift from a free-for-all into a coordinated assault—and Breakker would be the one standing at the top.
OBA FEMI'S REVENGE

If The Vision does make its move, the man most likely to answer is Oba Femi. The Ruler has been feuding with the heel faction since August, and he could come out to stop Austin Theory, Logan Paul, and Bronson Reed if they interfere, per www.sportskeeda.com.
Femi’s path to the Ladder Match runs directly through Reed. The two are scheduled to face each other at WWE Money in the Bank, which could make the situation even more interesting. If that match ends controversially earlier in the night, Femi’s problems with The Vision could spill straight into the Ladder Match.
That scenario remains speculative. The source does not confirm Femi’s match result or any interference, but the storyline alignment is clear: a bitter feud, a scheduled singles bout, and a stable that has already been painted as willing to cheat.
Should Reed get the upper hand in their match—or should the finish leave Femi feeling robbed—the briefcase could become his next target. Femi could appear when Breakker’s allies attack the other competitors and take the fight to the entire group, per the source.
That would turn a six-man scramble into a seven-man mess, with Femi’s rage aimed squarely at The Vision rather than the contract itself.

MCINTYRE RETURNS FOR PUNK
Drew McIntyre could return and target CM Punk in New Orleans, per www.sportskeeda.com. The Scottish Warrior and The Best in the World had one of WWE's most personal rivalries in 2024, settling it in a trilogy of matches.
McIntyre has been away from television since WrestleMania 42. A surprise return at Money in the Bank would give him an obvious target: Punk is one of the competitors in the Ladder Match.
The source lays out the play. McIntyre could wait until Punk is close to retrieving the briefcase before attacking him. That would cost Punk his chance at winning the contract and immediately revive their rivalry.
A return is not confirmed. The source says he "could" make the surprise appearance, nothing more.

But the pieces fit. Punk has spent years making enemies of nearly everyone on the roster, and McIntyre's absence has left an unresolved edge to their history. The trilogy settled a score; it did not erase it.
If McIntyre shows up in New Orleans, the Ladder Match stops being a six-man scramble and becomes a grudge match with a briefcase hanging overhead. Punk would have to climb with one eye on the ladder and the other on the entrance ramp.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The one name to watch above all is Sami Zayn. The Undisputed WWE Champion sits atop www.sportskeeda.com's list of potential disruptors, and his reasoning is simple: CM Punk and Kevin Owens are both threats to his title.
Zayn, as champion, knows exactly what either man could do with a guaranteed contract. Punk has a history of cashing in at the most opportunistic moments. Owens has spent years proving he will burn any bridge to reach the top. A briefcase in either man's hands changes the title picture overnight.
The source lists Zayn as the #1 potential disruptor, but his full motivation is not fully detailed. The text cuts off mid-sentence, leaving his exact plan unclear. What is clear is the stakes.
WWE Money in the Bank 2026 is less than a week away in New Orleans. The Ladder Match winner secures a guaranteed title opportunity, and Zayn has every reason to make sure that opportunity does not land with Punk or Owens.
Fans should watch the champion's movements closely as the event approaches. If Zayn appears near the Ladder Match, the math changes for everyone climbing. The contract is the prize, but the title behind it is Zayn's to defend.
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