Bronson Reed’s injury situation just got another update, and there’s finally some clarity on what actually happened to him at WWE Crown Jewel. While there had been talk of Reed suffering a punctured lung, Bryan Alvarez has now corrected that information and confirmed that the WWE Superstar is dealing with multiple broken ribs and a lacerated kidney.
On November 11, 2026, Alvarez provided the latest update on Reed’s condition, making it clear that the earlier information about a punctured lung was incorrect.
“Bronson Reed actually has multiple broken ribs and a lacerated kidney, not a punctured lung. Here is hoping to a very speedy recovery.”
Reed suffered the injuries during Crown Jewel on November 7, despite not actually competing in a match. He got involved during the World Tag Team Championship match to help The Vision, but things went south when Oba Femi showed up and launched him off the stage with a massive toss powerbomb through a table.
The spot left Reed hospitalized in Saudi Arabia, where he remained after the rest of the WWE roster flew home. Wade Barrett confirmed during the November 9 episode of Raw that Reed was still in the hospital.
As Ringside News previously covered, WWE personnel had been informed that Reed suffered injuries involving his ribs and kidney. Alvarez also made it clear during Wrestling Observer Live that the situation was legitimate and not part of a storyline.
“By the way, the gist of it is, everything about Bronson Reed is all legit. He is still there and the injury is fairly serious. That is the quick update for now. All the best for him.”
The timing couldn’t be worse for Reed. He already missed more than six months after fracturing his talus bone in November 2024, and another injury in February 2026 required surgery. He only returned to WWE television in September before suffering this latest setback.
There’s still no word on when Reed will be cleared to travel home or return to the ring. While the punctured lung information has been corrected, multiple broken ribs and a lacerated kidney are still serious injuries.
Reed has already spent way too much time on the sidelines, and now he’s dealing with another painful setback just two months after returning. Hopefully, this doesn’t turn into another lengthy absence, because the last thing Reed needs right now is another long recovery.
What do you think about Bronson Reed’s latest injury update? Are you concerned about how much time he could miss after everything he’s already been through? Let us know in the comments below.
