Elimination Chamber Plans Changed After Bronson Reed Injury

WWE RAW on February 23 from State Farm Arena in Atlanta delivered the final qualifier for the 2026 Men’s Elimination Chamber match — but it may not have gone according to plan.

The opening contest featured Jey Uso, El Grande Americano, and Bronson Reed battling for the last available spot inside the Chamber. With Randy Orton, LA Knight, Cody Rhodes, Je’Von Evans, and Trick Williams already qualified, the stakes couldn’t have been higher.

The match carried through a commercial break and felt physical from the start. While Jey Uso and El Grande Americano had moments of control, Reed repeatedly shifted the momentum with his power offense. Late in the bout, Reed appeared to suffer an injury that forced the referee to check on him. After a brief pause, action resumed, and Jey Uso connected with his splash to secure the victory and officially claim the final Chamber spot.

However, that outcome may not have been the original direction. In an update following RAW, WrestleVotes reported:

“Hope Bronson Reed is OK. He was the planned winner of that match.”

If accurate, that revelation changes the entire context of the match. Instead of Jey Uso earning a scheduled victory, it appears WWE may have had to pivot on the fly due to Reed’s condition. That could significantly impact not only the Elimination Chamber lineup but also whatever plans were in place for Reed heading into WrestleMania season.

As it stands, Jey Uso is now locked into the 2026 Men’s Elimination Chamber match on February 28 in Chicago. But questions remain about Bronson Reed’s health and what this means for his momentum moving forward.