Bronson Reed Suffers Distal Bicep Tear on WWE Raw, Sent to Birmingham for Evaluation

Bronson Reed is dealing with a significant injury after tearing his distal bicep during the February 23 episode of WWE Raw. The big Australian has since been sent to Birmingham, Alabama — the city that houses noted sports medicine specialists frequently used by WWE — to be evaluated.

A distal bicep tear is a serious soft-tissue injury that typically requires surgical repair, often sidelining athletes for several months during recovery and rehabilitation. For Reed, who has spent the better part of recent years working to establish himself as a credible upper-card presence on Raw, the timing is an unfortunate blow.

Reed had been one of the more physically imposing figures in WWE’s heavyweight division, known for his combination of size and agility — most notably his Tsunami top-rope senton, which places considerable strain on the body over time. The full extent of the injury and an official timetable for his return have not yet been confirmed.

Wrestling fans will be hoping for a speedy recovery, though distal bicep tears rarely afford short turnarounds. If surgery is required, a realistic return window would likely stretch into the latter half of 2026 at the earliest. Further updates are expected once Reed’s evaluation in Birmingham is complete.