Bronson Reed Potentially OUT Of WWE WrestleMania 41

Brutal injury looks set to keep Reed off screens past WWE's biggest event of 2025

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Bronson Reed looks set to miss WrestleMania 41 following his brutal foot injury at Survivor Series: WarGames.

The newest Bloodline ally is facing a lengthy recovery after sustaining a broken foot during the titular main event on November 30th. Reed attempted a Tsunami splash from the top of the cage but landed awkwardly on his feet. WWE later confirmed that he had suffered a broken foot and is out indefinitely.

According to the Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez, Reed is unlikely to return before WrestleMania 41. The Las Vegas spectacular takes place on April 19th/20th, but the pair have suggested the lead time is simply too long for the New Zealand star to make the event/ Speaking on Wrestling Observer Radio, Meltzer revealed, “He’s going to be out for months…not expected to be back for WrestleMania.

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Reed played a significant role in the headline match, aligning with Solo Sikoa’s New Bloodline team as a mercenary rather than a permanent member, but the chemistry and potential with the group was obvious from the moment they linked up. The spot saw Reed attempt to put Roman Reigns through a table, only for CM Punk to save Reigns at the last second. It was pivotal within the story of the contest, building the trust between Punk and Roman enough that the babyfaces were able to get the win. The subsequent consequences were evidently dire for Reed and the momentum he'd built as one of 2024's unlikliest success stories.

More on Reed’s recovery (and potential timeline for his comeback) as and when he returns.

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