Bronson Reed recently spoke candidly about an injury that halted what could have been a landmark moment in his WWE career—a highly anticipated World Title match against Seth Rollins in Australia, his homeland. During an interview on Unlikely, Reed shared insight into the disappointment caused by the canceled match and how the situation shaped his journey as a professional wrestler.
The Path to a Dream Title Challenge Disrupted
Although the match with Seth Rollins was never officially announced, backstage reports suggested Reed was poised for a major title bout in Australia. Unfortunately, an untimely injury forced the plan to be shelved, leaving fans and Reed himself wondering about the “what-ifs” surrounding that moment. Reed acknowledged this uncertainty without hesitation, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of a wrestling career:
“Yeah, of course. You always have those what-ifs.” “I feel like our journey as WWE superstars in wrestling, like, things just happen so differently that you never know what’s going to happen.” – Bronson Reed
Career Detours Away from WWE and a Return Fueled by Determination
At one stage, Bronson Reed was not part of WWE, performing in Japan as he worked his way back to the company. Despite the setbacks, his ambition to return never faded. Reed confirmed this motivation during the interview:
“There was a point in time when I was gone from WWE and wrestling back in Japan, and it was my goal to get back here—and it happened.” – Bronson Reed
Confirmation of the Unseen Rollins Match and a New Milestone
Reed disclosed that the planned title match with Seth Rollins was genuine and would have taken place in front of Australian fans, marking a significant milestone for his career. However, he also hinted that setbacks sometimes lead to new opportunities. About a year later, Reed made a return to Australia, but this time his opponent was Roman Reigns, whom he defeated on home soil. Reed saw this as a form of redemption and validation for his persistence:
“Of course me vs. Seth Rollins was going to be something big. It was going to be in Australia for the championship, and it would have been something special for sure.” “But then I think things sort of happened for a reason. And then a whole year later, I returned to Australia and went against Roman Reigns and beat Roman Reigns in my home country. So things worked out in the end.” – Bronson Reed
Turning What Could Have Been into What Is
What initially seemed like a lost opportunity transformed into an alternative triumph. Reed’s victory over Roman Reigns in Australia became a defining moment, allowing him to shine where it mattered most. As fans debate whether Reed vs. Rollins would have been a show-stealing event or if WWE’s booking of Reigns was superior, the significance of Reed’s resilience and eventual success remains clear.
