Adam Pearce is facing a challenging situation managing the WWE RAW roster just days before the historic SummerSlam PLE, especially within the troubled RAW tag team division. During a recent episode, a 36-year-old heel acted out in a way that could lead to significant consequences as tensions rise ahead of SummerSlam RAW tag team consequences.
Unprecedented Disrespect Towards Roman Reigns on RAW
In the latest episode, Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker defeated Roman Reigns and Jey Uso in a heated contest. While the heel victory was expected, Bronson Reed crossed a new line by stealing Reigns’ shoes after the match. This action shocked fans and wrestlers alike, as this was an unprecedented act of disrespect towards The Tribal Chief.
No one has ever dared to touch Roman Reigns’ shoes, much less take them during a confrontation. Fan footage captured Reigns confused and looking for his missing footwear, highlighting the impact of Reed’s bold move. This moment intensified the heat against the heels but also sparked the question of what disciplinary measures Adam Pearce might impose.
Potential Ramifications from WWE Management
With the SummerSlam event just around the corner, Pearce’s options to address Reed’s behavior are limited. The upcoming episode of RAW was the final show before the two-night SummerSlam event, meaning Reed will not have another chance to wrestle before then. Pearce could possibly arrange a punishment match on SmackDown with Nick Aldis to hold Reed accountable, but that remains uncertain.
More realistically, Pearce might exclude Reed from the SummerSlam tag team bout, which would deal a major setback to Bron Breakker. This scenario would force Breakker to confront Roman Reigns and Jey Uso alone, significantly weakening their chances. As of now, all these disciplinary measures are speculative but suggest growing unrest within the tag team ranks.
Why a Win is Crucial for Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker at SummerSlam
Fans eagerly anticipate Roman Reigns teaming with Jey Uso for the SummerSlam showdown, but victory should favor Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker to solidify their status. Without Seth Rollins, the faction lacks clear direction, making this win critical to establish Reed and Breakker as genuine threats on the roster.
Reed and Breakker combine strength, agility, and power, and a loss on SummerSlam’s significant platform could diminish their stature and undermine their momentum as heels. Securing a win would help maintain their credibility in Rollins’ absence and energize their tag team trajectory within WWE.
