Bronson Reed expected back on WWE television soon with a “main event-level” push

As seen during the February 23rd 2026 edition of WWE RAW, Bronson Reed suffered a distal bicep tear and it was announced that he would be out of action “indefinitely.”

According to PWInsider.com, Reed is “very close” to returning from injury. Some within WWE reportedly believe Reed could be back as soon as next month, with Sunday Night’s Main Event in Atlanta being a possible return date.

WrestleVotes Radio also reports that Reed is expected to return as a “key main event-level heel,” with WWE intending to continue elevating him up the card once he returns. A potential program with Oba Femi is reportedly being considered for later this year.

According to a source with knowledge of the situation, Bronson Reed is set to return as a key main event-level heel, with the intention being for him to keep elevating up the card once he's back, @WrestleVotes Radio on @FightfulSelect reports.

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