WWE Superstar Bronson Reed Set for Surgery After Injury

Reed's WrestleMania 42 plans disrupted by torn bicep suffered on Raw

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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WWE superstar Bronson Reed is set to undergo surgery after suffering a distal bicep tear during a match on the February 23, 2026 edition of Monday Night Raw. The injury will force WWE to significantly alter their creative plans for Reed, who was originally slated to qualify for the Elimination Chamber match and play a key role at WrestleMania 42.

Why it matters

Reed's injury is a major blow to WWE's plans as they build towards WrestleMania 42, with the company already dealing with lower-than-expected ticket sales for the event. The absence of Reed has opened the door for other superstars like Jey Uso to step up, but it highlights the challenges WWE faces in keeping their top talent healthy during the busy road to their biggest annual show.

The details

Reed suffered the torn bicep during a triple-threat Elimination Chamber qualifying match on Raw. He was sent directly to Birmingham, Alabama following the broadcast to see specialists and undergo surgery. The injury occurred at an opportune time, with Raw taking place in Atlanta, allowing Reed quick access to medical care. With Reed sidelined, Jey Uso secured the victory and will now compete in the Elimination Chamber match, joining other superstars like Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, and LA Knight.

  • On February 23, 2026, Reed suffered a distal bicep tear during a match on Monday Night Raw.
  • Reed was sent to Birmingham, Alabama following the broadcast to see specialists and undergo surgery.

The players

Bronson Reed

A WWE superstar who suffered a torn bicep injury that will require surgery, disrupting WWE's WrestleMania 42 plans.

Jey Uso

The wrestler who won the triple-threat Elimination Chamber qualifying match on Raw after Reed's injury, earning a spot in the Elimination Chamber match.

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What they’re saying

“He is expected to undergo surgery shortly for a torn biceps, if it hasn't happened already. There is no word yet how long he will be out of action. WWE will have to reconfigure plans as he was originally slated for the Elimination Chamber and also figured into Wrestlemania 42.”

— Mike Johnson, PWInsider.com reporter (PWInsider.com)

What’s next

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