WWE Hosts Money in the Bank Event in New Orleans

WWE held its annual Money in the Bank premium live event at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on Saturday night, featuring two six-person ladder matches, championship contests and opportunities for wrestlers to challenge for WWE titles.

According to ESPN, the men's ladder match included CM Punk, Trick Williams, Kevin Owens, Bron Breakker, Penta and Je'Von Evans competing for a briefcase. The winner earns the opportunity to challenge for any WWE title of their choosing.

The women's ladder match featured Roxanne Perez, Sol Ruca, Lash Legend, Lola Vice, Jacy Jayne and Tiffany Stratton, according to ESPN. The match also centered on winning a briefcase that provides a future title challenge opportunity.

Roman Reigns defended the World Heavyweight Championship against LA Knight at the event, while Becky Lynch and Liv Morgan challenged Stephanie Vaquer in a triple-threat match for the Women's World Championship, ESPN reported.

The championship matches added title stakes to an event already built around the ladder match winners. WWE's Money in the Bank format gives competitors a contract allowing them to pursue a championship opportunity.

ESPN reported that Oba Femi and Bronson Reed also competed in their first singles match against each other on the card. The matchup was part of the additional featured contests scheduled for the event.

The event was followed through live coverage by ESPN, which provided results and analysis from Money in the Bank at the New Orleans venue.