Overview
- WWE commentary confirmed a distal biceps tear for Bronson Reed during the Atlanta qualifier, with the referee signaling the injury and Reed declared out indefinitely.
- Jey Uso won the triple-threat to qualify, completing Saturday’s Elimination Chamber field of Randy Orton, LA Knight, Cody Rhodes, Je’Von Evans, Trick Williams and Uso, with the winner set to face Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 42.
- Multiple outlets, citing WrestleVotes, reported Reed had been planned to win the qualifier before the injury forced an immediate audible.
- A new report says Reed is expected to undergo surgery in Birmingham, Alabama, with no return timetable as WWE reconfigures plans that had included him for Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania.
- Reed’s setback follows injuries to The Vision’s Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker, leaving the faction severely depleted heading into Chicago and the WrestleMania build.