Bronson Reed suffers legitimate injury during Elimination Chamber qualifier on WWE RAW
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Reed has picked up an injury.
WWE RAW took an unexpected turn during the Men’s Elimination Chamber qualifying match when Bronson Reed suffered a legitimate injury mid-bout.
Reed competed in a triple threat against El Grande Americano and Jey Uso, with the winner set to advance to the February 28 premium live event in Chicago, Illinois. What began as a high-stakes contest quickly shifted into an on-the-fly adjustment after Reed landed awkwardly on his left shoulder.
Attempting to break up Americano’s cover on Uso, “The Tribal Thief” came down badly, immediately clutching his arm. From that point forward, he was largely incapacitated outside the ring as officials monitored the situation.
Original plans scrapped after injury
The match finish appeared abrupt and reports suggest that was by necessity. According to PWInsider and WrestleVotes, Reed was originally slated to win the qualifier and move on to the Elimination Chamber.
However, once it became clear he could not continue, the creative team called an audible. Jey Uso capitalized on the chaos, pinning El Grande Americano to punch his ticket to the Chamber match.
The sudden pivot altered the landscape of the WWE RAW side of the bracket. What was intended to be a major opportunity for Reed instead became another setback in an already turbulent stretch for The Vision faction.
Bron Breakker is currently sidelined after re-aggravating a hernia and undergoing successful surgery. Seth Rollins, the group’s former leader, had previously been ruled out after dislocating his shoulder and tearing his rotator cuff at WWE Crown Jewel, forcing him to relinquish the World Heavyweight Championship. With Reed now injured, The Vision is effectively down to Austin Theory and Logan Paul.
Bronson Reed suffered a distal bicep tear
Shortly after the match, Michael Cole provided a medical update on commentary. He confirmed that Bronson Reed suffered a distal bicep tear in his left shoulder and will be out indefinitely.
The injury explains why Reed remained outside the ring following the spot and why the finish was adjusted in real time.
A distal bicep tear is a significant injury that typically requires surgery and extended rehabilitation. While WWE has not yet announced a formal recovery timeline, the “indefinitely” designation suggests Reed will miss substantial ring time.
For a superstar reportedly penciled in for a major Elimination Chamber spot, the timing could not be worse. WWE has yet to confirm how Reed’s absence will reshape future plans beyond the Chamber qualifier, but further updates are expected as more information becomes available.
What injury did Bronson Reed suffer on WWE RAW?
He sustained a distal bicep tear in his left shoulder during a triple threat Elimination Chamber qualifying match.
Was Bronson Reed originally planned to win the match?
Reports indicate Reed was scheduled to advance to the Elimination Chamber before the injury forced a last-minute change.
How long will Bronson Reed be out?
WWE has stated he will be out indefinitely, with no official return timetable announced yet.
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