Bronson Reed suffered a torn bicep on the latest episode of WWE RAW while competing in a Triple Threat match against El Grande Americano and Jey Uso. The injury happened when Reed attempted to interrupt a pinfall but awkwardly landed on his left shoulder, causing him to check his left bicep immediately. Medical personnel attended to him outside the ring for the remainder of the match.
The injury was confirmed later that night, with commentators announcing that Reed, also known as The Tribal Thief, would be out indefinitely and miss WrestleMania for the second consecutive year. This setback adds to the challenges faced by Reed’s faction, The Vision, which is already missing Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker due to injuries.
Bronson Reed Shares a Message Amid Injury Recovery
Despite the difficult news, Bronson Reed took to X/Twitter to post a gif from the movie Terminator 2 showing Arnold Schwarzenegger’s character giving a thumbs-up gesture while sinking into molten metal. This indicated that Reed remains in good spirits despite the frustrating circumstances.
pic.twitter.com/5X4m9vNjYl— BIG BRONSON REED (@BRONSONISHERE) February 24, 2026
Fans have expressed relief and support after seeing Reed’s message, appreciating his positive attitude while facing such a serious injury.
Original WWE RAW Match Plans Disrupted by Bronson Reed’s Injury
The unexpected injury forced a change in the match outcome on the fly. Jey Uso capitalized on the situation, defeating El Grande Americano to secure a spot in the Men’s Elimination Chamber match. WWE had initially intended for Bronson Reed to win the Triple Threat and advance.
This alteration not only impacted the immediate match but also diminished The Vision’s presence in the upcoming Elimination Chamber, where the group hoped to challenge for the Undisputed WWE Championship and strengthen their hold on SmackDown. With multiple key members sidelined by injury, The Vision faces a significant roadblock in achieving their goals this season.
— BIG BRONSON REED (@BRONSONISHERE) February 24, 2026
