Roman Reigns Retains Title After Defeating LA Knight

Roman Reigns retained the World Heavyweight Championship by defeating LA Knight at Money in the Bank on October 10, closing a title match marked by repeated near-falls and a late comeback from the challenger. After the match, a brawl broke out involving The 946, The Usos and Solo Sikoa, according to match coverage. Knight came close to winning several times, including after a BFT and a spear, but Reigns kicked out. Knight also sent Reigns through the ringside barricade and powerbombed him through the announce table before returning him to the ring. Those efforts still did not produce a winning pinfall. The finish came after Reigns crotched Knight on the top rope, then landed two Superman punches and a spear. The result extended Reigns’ championship reign, while Knight again fell short of his first world title in WWE. The post-match confrontation began when The 946 appeared in the crowd and gestured toward Reigns. The Usos and Solo Sikoa then appeared, and the groups fought through the arena and toward the area outside. Jaida Parker arrived in an SUV and drove The 946 away, according to reports describing the scene. The episode’s longer-term significance was not established.