“Big” Bronson Reed is set to undergo surgery in Birmingham, Alabama, following a bicep tear sustained during the February 23, 2026, episode of Monday Night Raw. The injury occurred during an Elimination Chamber qualifying triple-threat match in Atlanta when Reed dove to break up a pinfall attempt. The legitimate injury has forced WWE to scrap its original creative direction for both the Elimination Chamber and the ongoing “Masked Man” mystery angle.
According to WrestleVotes Radio on FightfulSelect.com, the injury caused immediate alterations to the show’s planned outcome. Reed was reportedly scheduled to win the qualifying match; however, an audible was called mid-match that saw Jey Uso emerge victorious to claim the final spot in the Chamber. Furthermore, the mysterious “Masked Man”—who has been terrorizing The Vision since the Royal Rumble—was originally slated to be part of the finish alongside Logan Paul. Because the mystery figure has specifically targeted members of The Vision, the loss of the group’s current powerhouse has reportedly sent the storyline into heavy rewrites.
Reed’s injury marks the third major casualty for The Vision stable in recent months. The group, which was built as a powerhouse faction under the guidance of Paul Heyman, is now decimated by legitimate medical issues. Seth Rollins has been sidelined since October with a torn rotator cuff, and Bron Breakker underwent surgery for a serious hernia just three weeks ago after an attack by the Masked Man at the Royal Rumble. With the three primary athletes injured, the faction is currently down to Logan Paul, Austin Theory, and Heyman.
The production departments in Stamford are reportedly facing strict deadlines to finalize WrestleMania 42 promotional materials, and the sudden shift in the championship and “Masked Man” landscapes has added significant pressure to the creative team. Reed had recently stepped up as the faction’s primary powerhouse in Breakker’s absence, and his removal from the WrestleMania card leaves a noticeable void.
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