Bronson Reed Bio
Jermaine Haley (born 25 August 1988) is an Australian professional wrestler best known by the ring name Bronson Reed. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand and competes as a member of The Vision stable. Reed is a former one-time NXT North American Champion and the winner of the 2024 André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.
Standing 183 cm tall and weighing approximately 150 kg, Reed has become one of the most physically imposing performers on the WWE roster. He began his professional career in 2007 on the Australian independent circuit and has since competed in promotions across Japan, the United Kingdom, Germany, and the United States before establishing himself as a main-roster star in WWE.
Early Life and Background
Jermaine Haley was born in Adelaide, South Australia, into a family of Samoan descent. Growing up in Adelaide, he was exposed to a wide range of sports during his childhood, playing Australian rules football, soccer, rugby, and basketball. Despite his success across multiple sports, Haley maintained a strong interest in professional wrestling throughout his school years.
After graduating from high school, he made the decision to pursue a career in professional wrestling rather than continue in conventional sports. He is also a lifelong supporter of the Port Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League, a passion he has occasionally referenced in interviews.
Path to Professional Wrestling
Haley began training and debuting in 2007 under the ring names Jonah Rock and J-Rock, working throughout the Australian independent circuit. Over the next eleven years, he built a reputation as a powerful and agile big man, capturing numerous regional titles including multiple reigns as Wrestle Rampage Australian National Champion and the Melbourne City Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship.
His work was not limited to Australian promotions. He also appeared in Japan’s Pro Wrestling NOAH, the British promotions Revolution Pro Wrestling and PROGRESS Wrestling, the German promotion Westside Xtreme Wrestling, and the American independent promotion Pro Wrestling Guerrilla. These international experiences helped him develop a well-rounded skill set and prepared him for the global stage.
Bronson Reed Career
Early Career (2007–2019)
Across more than a decade on the independent circuit, Jermaine Haley established himself as one of Australia’s most dominant big men. Working under the names Jonah Rock and later J-Rock, he captured titles across multiple promotions, including a three-time reign as Wrestle Rampage Australian National Champion and reigns as the Explosive Pro Wrestling Tag Team Champion, Pacific Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Champion, Professional Wrestling Alliance Heavyweight Champion, and Melbourne City Wrestling World Heavyweight Champion.
His travels through Japan, the United Kingdom, Germany, and the United States broadened his in-ring style and gave him experience against a wide range of opponents. By the time WWE came calling, he had built a strong foundation as a hard-hitting, athletic heavyweight.
NXT Era (2019–2021)
In January 2019, Haley’s signing to WWE was announced as part of a class of twelve new recruits reporting to the NXT developmental brand. He made his NXT live event debut on 9 March 2019 under his real name before being rechristened Bronson Reed in June 2019. His televised debut came on the 17 July 2019 episode of NXT in the NXT Breakout Tournament, where he defeated Dexter Lumis before being eliminated by Cameron Grimes.
Reed’s career-defining NXT moment arrived in 2021. At NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver in April, he won a Six-man Gauntlet Eliminator match to earn a shot at the NXT North American Championship. After losing to Johnny Gargano on Night 2 of the event, Reed defeated Gargano in a steel cage match on the 18 May 2021 episode of NXT to win the title, becoming the first Australian and the first non-American to hold the NXT North American Championship. His reign lasted 42 days before he dropped the title to Isaiah “Swerve” Scott on the 29 June 2021 episode of NXT. On 6 August 2021, Haley was released from his WWE contract.
Impact Wrestling and NJPW (2021–2022)
Following his WWE release, Haley adopted the ring name Jonah. He debuted in Impact Wrestling at Turning Point on 20 November 2021, attacking Josh Alexander, and later faced Alexander at Hard To Kill. He also embarked on a winning streak before his departure from the company in May 2022.
Haley also competed in New Japan Pro-Wrestling under the name Jonah, making his debut at Battle in the Valley on 13 November 2021 by attacking FinJuice. He competed in the G1 Climax 32 tournament in 2022 as part of the A block, scoring 8 points and recording an upset victory over Kazuchika Okada, though he narrowly missed the semi-finals.
Return to WWE (2022–Present)
Bronson Reed made an unannounced return to WWE on the 19 December 2022 episode of Raw, helping The Miz defeat Dexter Lumis in a ladder match and establishing himself as a heel. He qualified for the Elimination Chamber match for the United States Championship in January 2023 and was later named as “Big” Bronson Reed from July 2023 until March 2025. On 5 April 2024, Reed won the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, a major milestone in his WWE career.
Throughout 2024, Reed challenged for the Intercontinental Championship against Sami Zayn and Chad Gable, engaged in a high-profile feud with Braun Strowman that ended in a Last Monster Standing match, and was defeated by Seth “Freakin” Rollins at Crown Jewel in November 2024. He then aligned with The Bloodline for the Survivor Series: WarGames match before suffering a foot injury that kept him out of action. In 2025, Reed returned to align with Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, and Paul Heyman, with the group officially named The Vision on the 4 August 2025 episode of Raw. He later defeated Roman Reigns at Crown Jewel on 11 October 2025 in his home country of Australia.
Style and Strengths
Bronson Reed is recognized for his combination of size, agility, and explosive power. His finishing move, the Tsunami splash, is a signature weapon that has defined many of his biggest victories. He pairs his physical dominance with surprising mobility for a man of his stature, allowing him to adapt to a variety of opponents across singles and tag team competition.
Notable Events and Milestones
Key milestones in Reed’s career include becoming the first Australian NXT North American Champion, winning the 2024 André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, and his recent high-profile victory over Roman Reigns at Crown Jewel 2025 in Australia. His alignment with The Vision stable in 2025 has positioned him as a central figure on the Raw brand.
Bronson Reed Career Wins
Across his career on the independent circuit, NXT, Impact Wrestling, NJPW, and the main WWE roster, Bronson Reed has captured numerous championships and signature victories. His win on the independent scene laid the foundation for a career that has included historic firsts and major battle royal triumphs.
NXT Highlights
Reed captured the NXT North American Championship in May 2021, becoming the first Australian and the first non-American to hold the title. His 42-day reign included a successful title defense alongside the NXT Tag Team Champions MSK in a winner take all match against Legado Del Fantasma at NXT TakeOver: In Your House.
Other Wins and Performances
On the Australian independent circuit, Reed is a former three-time Wrestle Rampage Australian National Champion, a one-time Melbourne City Wrestling World Heavyweight Champion, and a one-time Intercommonwealth Champion. In NJPW, he scored a notable upset victory over Kazuchika Okada during the 2022 G1 Climax tournament. In WWE, his most prominent victory came in the 2024 André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.
Bronson Reed Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Jermaine Haley was raised in Adelaide, South Australia, in a family of Samoan descent. His multicultural heritage has been a point of pride throughout his career.
Personal Life
Haley is married to his high school sweetheart, Paige Haley, who appeared on the 18 May 2021 episode of NXT following his NXT North American Championship win. On 24 February 2024, Haley announced that his wife had given birth to their first child, a son.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 season has marked a defining chapter in Bronson Reed’s WWE career. After returning from a foot injury at Saturday Night’s Main Event XXXIX in May 2025, he aligned with Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, and Paul Heyman. The faction was officially named The Vision on the 4 August 2025 episode of Raw, giving Reed a prominent role in WWE’s main event scene.
Reed’s 2025 resume includes a King of the Ring tournament appearance, a tag team match with Bron Breakker against Roman Reigns and Jey Uso at SummerSlam Night 1, a singles loss to Roman Reigns at Clash in Paris, and a landmark victory over Reigns at Crown Jewel on 11 October in Australia. The home-country win represented a major career milestone and cemented his standing as a top-tier main-event competitor.
