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BREAKING: Medical update on Bronson Reed; WWE forced to change several WrestleMania plans

Bronson Reed suffered a distal biceps tear during Raw, prompting surgery and forcing WWE to change Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania 42 plans, sources said.

  • During the February 23, 2026, edition of Monday Night Raw, Reed suffered a distal biceps tear and is expected to undergo surgery shortly, according to reports.
  • Planned Elimination Chamber booking had positioned Reed to qualify in Chicago, impacting his WrestleMania 42 role in Las Vegas, WWE reconfigured plans, reports say.
  • A PWInsider report from Mike Johnson said Bronson Reed was sent directly to Birmingham, Alabama after the broadcast to consult specialists due to Raw's proximity.
  • His absence opened a Chamber spot that Jey Uso filled, joining Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Trick Williams, Je'Von Evans and LA Knight this Saturday, while Reed joins Bron Breakker and Seth Rollins on the injured list amid Allegiant Stadium ticket reports.
  • The women's division is preparing for its own high-stakes Chamber match, with Raquel Rodriguez securing the final spot and Liv Morgan choosing Stephanie Vaquer for WrestleMania 42.
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Inside The Ropes broke the news in on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
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