WWE RAW fans were left surprised as WWE RAW Superstar Bron Breakker was absent from the live broadcast at the PSD Bank Dome in Düsseldorf, Germany, following his headline defeat to CM Punk last week for the World Heavyweight Championship. This unexpected no-show has sparked speculation and concern regarding his immediate status with the company.
Bron Breakker, who made headlines as a two-time WWE Intercontinental Champion and former NXT standout, had delivered a tense and physical main event against CM Punk. Their match, which capped off last week’s RAW, saw The Best in the World overcome Breakker’s challenge by landing the decisive GTS, ensuring Punk retained the coveted World Heavyweight title. The intense back-and-forth contest left fans talking about both men’s futures in WWE.
Breakker’s Absence Raises Questions Backstage
Prior to the start of this week’s show, cameras caught The Vision faction members arriving backstage, yet notably, Bron Breakker was missing from their ranks. Michael Cole remarked on commentary that the 28-year-old superstar had been “nowhere to be found” since his loss to CM Punk, fueling further conversation among fans and commentators regarding his future trajectory.
Breakker’s Perspective Ahead of the Championship Clash
Before the anticipated showdown against CM Punk, Bron Breakker shared his thoughts in an interview with Zack Heydorn of Sports Illustrated’s The Takedown. During the conversation, Breakker highlighted a significant WWE statistic—no male superstar under the age of 30 has claimed a WWE World Championship in nearly ten years. This stat appeared to serve as motivation for Breakker in his ambitions for the title.
“It’s embarrassing. I’m a young guy and we got 80 year-olds… It makes me want to take them all out. Make sure they never come back here, because they’ve already had 20 years to get their point across and they still haven’t gotten it across. I’ll beat the hell out of all of them,” said Breakker. [H/T: Sports Illustrated]
Breakker referenced the late Bray Wyatt as the last male superstar under 30 to hold the WWE World Championship, accomplishing the feat in 2017 at age 29. With Breakker’s own 30th birthday approaching, many are wondering if he can achieve similar success before crossing that milestone.
What This Means for WWE’s Youngest Stars
The noticeable absence of Bron Breakker from WWE RAW follows a high-profile defeat and comes at a pivotal moment in his career, raising questions about the future of The Vision faction and whether WWE may focus anew on youth within its ranks. With his passionate outlook and evident drive, Breakker’s next steps are likely to remain under close watch by fans and peers, as the company determines whether he will challenge for top gold again or take a new direction on the red brand.
Bron Breakker is "nowhere to be found" since losing to CM Punk last week, according to Michael Cole.#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/OXlAoA1DwM
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