Money in the Bank aired live from New Orleans, LA on Saturday night and the show kicked off in a big way as Roman Reigns defended the World Heavyweight Championship against LA Knight in the opening match.
LA Knight made his entrance first and he received a big ovation from the crowd after his music stopped and they loudly chanted “LA Knight.” Knight stared Roman Reigns down as The Tribal Chief made his entrance and they talked trash to one another before Roman stepped into the ring. Roman received a mixed reaction as a number of fans chanted “OTC” but Knight seemed to be the favorite among the fans in New Orleans.
After a few minutes LA Knight sent Roman Reigns over the top rope to the outside and he started to clear off the announce table, but Roman attacked him and threw him into the ring post before throwing Knight back into the ring. Back in the ring Roman got the upper hand and the fans started to chant “OTC.”
Knight made a comeback and hit his signature elbow for a two count. Reigns connected with a Superman Punch and Knight kicked out at two. As Knight was trying to get back up Roman Reigns set himself up for the spear. Knight leap frogged Roman and Roman went shoulder first into the ring post.
LA Knight superplexed Roman off the top. Knight followed up with a Burning Hammer for another two count. Knight went for the BFT, but Roman countered and Knight hit a reverse DDT instead. Roman hit a Ura Nage and Reigns kicked out at two. The fans chanted “this is awesome” as Roman started to show frustration with his facial expressions. Reigns used his foot to push Knight to the outside.
Roman Reigns tried to powerbomb LA Knight through the announce table, but Knight got out of it and threw Roman into the ring steps. They exchanged strikes as the referee counted and they both made it back into the ring at the last second.
The Tribal Chief connected with another Superman Punch. Roman prepared for the spear once again, but Knight reversed it into the BFT. Reigns kicked out at two.
Knight stood in the corner and mocked Roman’s taunt then did his own signature taunt. He charged at Roman and Roman hit him with a spear. Knight shocked everyone when he kicked out at two and a half.
Reigns went for another spear and Knight countered with a spear of his own. Roman Reigns kicked out at the last second. The Tribal Chief rolled to the outside. Knight ran around the ring and Reigns hit him with a Superman Punch. Roman charged at Knight and Knight threw him through the barricade. Knight then powerbombed Reigns through the announce table and threw him into the ring.
LA Knight did his signature elbow drop off the ropes for a two count. Knight tried for the BFT and Roman countered as he place Knight onto the top rope with his legs split. Roman then hit the Superman Punch, followed by another, followed a spear to win the match.
After the match 946 appeared in the stands and Solo and The Usos appeared behind them. They then brawled into the concession area of the arena then down a flight of stairs. The two groups ended up brawling outside the arena.
Jaida Parker then pulled up in a car and told 946 to get in as they retreated.