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WWE followers have been shocked when the corporate introduced that WrestleMania 42 would not happen in New Orleans after it was introduced by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson again in February.

As an alternative, the Showcase of the Immortals is reportedly returning to Las Vegas as a substitute after WrestleMania 41 was an unbelievable success.

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Naturally, this has prompted confused responses from followers and consultants alike, with many questioning what New Orleans was going to get in return for this variation.

Now, it appears we now have a solution.

After the surprising information of the WrestleMania 42 relocation, WWE chief content material officer and head of inventive, Triple H took to social media to announce new plans for the Massive Straightforward.

“I am positive everybody noticed our joint assertion yesterday relating to the shift of a number of the dates on the WWE calendar,” Triple H stated. “At present I wish to announce to you the primary of these. One in all which we’re very enthusiastic about.

“Coming to New Orleans on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, can be… Cash within the Financial institution.”

“Cash within the Financial institution is one among our largest occasions of the 12 months with excessive stakes, wonderful drama, and the prospect of a lifetime for 2 WWE Superstars to stroll away with the coveted Cash within the Financial institution briefcase. We won’t wait, and we stay up for seeing you there.”

Triple H went on to vow that WrestleMania will finally discover its technique to New Orleans within the close to future.

“Keep tuned for extra particulars on a WrestleMania coming to New Orleans which can be introduced at a later date.”

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Whereas Cash within the Financial institution is an thrilling occasion, it’s in no way one of many “large” premium reside occasions. That honor belongs to SummerSlam, Survivor Sequence, Royal Rumble, and, in fact, WrestleMania.

Nonetheless, there’s one other shocking piece of stories hidden on this announcement: this may mark the primary time that Cash within the Financial institution was held after SummerSlam.

This may occasionally appear to be a minor change, nevertheless it truly eliminates one of many key instances a Celebrity might money of their Cash within the Financial institution briefcase except the winner wished to attend for practically a 12 months.

In the meanwhile, that is what the 2026 WWE PLE schedule appears like:

• January – Royal Rumble (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)
• April – WrestleMania 42 (TBA, reported to be Las Vegas, NV)
• Aug. 1, 2 – SummerSlam (Minneapolis, MN)
• Aug. 29 – Cash within the Financial institution (New Orleans, LA

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