Bronson Reed Out of Raw Tournament Due to COVID-19

One big thing: Bronson Reed tests positive for COVID-19

WWE star Bronson Reed has been pulled from tonight’s Monday Night Raw due to a positive COVID-19 test, disrupting the ongoing Intercontinental Championship tournament.

Why it matters

• Reed’s absence impacts the tournament structure and potentially alters the path to determining Bron Breakker’s next challenger.
• This interrupts Reed’s recent push on Raw, potentially affecting his momentum.

By the numbers

• 2 Triple Threat matches have already taken place in the tournament.
• Reed was set to compete in 1 of tonight’s scheduled matches.

What they’re saying

Reed took to Twitter to comment on his unexpected absence:

No man in WWE can stop me. So mother nature had to go and do them a favor. I’ll recover and be back to destruction ASAP!”

The big picture

• WWE has not yet announced a replacement for Reed in his scheduled match against Sheamus and Ludwig Kaiser.
• The tournament’s outcome will determine who faces Bron Breakker for the Intercontinental Championship.

What to watch

• How WWE adjusts the tournament structure to accommodate Reed’s absence.
• The impact on Reed’s storyline and push upon his return.

The bottom line

Reed’s unexpected removal from tonight’s Raw highlights the ongoing challenges of running live events during the pandemic era, even as restrictions have eased.

How do you think WWE should handle Reed’s absence in the tournament? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.