Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed currently face uncertainty on WWE RAW after Seth Rollins suffered an injury that has removed him from action, weakening their heel faction on the red brand. This situation has also caused Paul Heyman and his associates to retreat from the spotlight. With Rollins expected to be sidelined for an extended period, the faction is actively seeking a new leader to fill the gap and maintain its dominance.
Efforts to Secure a New Faction Leader
In recent developments, Paul Heyman reached out to Roman Reigns with an invitation to lead the group. However, Reigns decisively rejected the offer and rebuked Heyman for his alignment with Seth Rollins, criticizing the direction Heyman has taken since their partnership began. Given the refusal, the faction now looks to its own roster for leadership solutions.
Potential Return of Baron Corbin to Support Bron Breakker
One promising option is Bron Breakker’s former partner, Baron Corbin, who could be summoned back to WWE to assume leadership of the faction during Rollins’ absence. Corbin and Breakker previously formed a successful partnership, known as The Wolfdogs, capturing the NXT Tag Team Championship for 57 days and winning the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic last year. Although Corbin departed WWE after his contract expired, a return remains possible if requested by Breakker.
Baron Corbin’s WWE Achievements and Characters
Baron Corbin’s WWE career has been marked by several significant accomplishments. He debuted on the main roster at WrestleMania 32, winning the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. He has also held the United States Championship and captured the King of the Ring crown in 2019. Throughout his tenure, Corbin portrayed various characters, including King Corbin, Constable Corbin, and Happy Corbin, showcasing his versatility. Additionally, he notably defeated Kurt Angle in Angle’s final WWE match at WrestleMania 35.
Upcoming SummerSlam Match and Strategic Possibilities
Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed are scheduled to face Roman Reigns and Jey Uso in a tag team match at SummerSlam. Should Breakker and Reed lose, it could create an opportunity for Breakker to call on Baron Corbin’s return to WWE, bolstering the faction’s strength and creating a formidable challenge against Reigns and Uso.
Baron Corbin’s Views on Returning to WWE
Earlier this year, Corbin openly discussed the possibility of returning to WWE. In a conversation with Chris Van Vliet on the INSIGHT podcast, the 40-year-old expressed no resentment over his contract not being renewed and confirmed his willingness to come back if the company’s management reached out. He acknowledged the numerous valuable experiences WWE provided him.
“I think so. I don’t think it ever closes. I mean, how many people? Look at the roster now of guys. Cody, Drew, Punk. I mean, Punk, the guy who said he would never, ever, ever, go back. Again, I hold no ill will towards WWE because I’m so thankful for everything they’ve ever given me: the opportunities to perform in front of millions of people on TV, in person, go to the Boys and Girls Club, and pull a plane for [the] Special Olympics. There’s just so many cool things they do,” he said. —Baron Corbin
Current Status of Baron Corbin and Future Implications
At present, Baron Corbin competes in Major League Wrestling (MLW) under the ring name Bishop Dyer, where he holds one half of the MLW World Tag Team Championship alongside Donovan Dijak. He also remains active on the independent wrestling circuit. With Triple H’s influence in WWE, it remains to be seen if Corbin will be persuaded to return and reunite with Bron Breakker, potentially reinvigorating the faction’s leadership panel while Rollins recuperates from injury. Such a move could have significant impact on the faction’s trajectory and WWE’s storytelling on RAW going forward.
