Over the weekend the annual Crown Jewel premium live event took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Je’Von Evans & Penta managed to defeat Bron Breakker & Austin Theory to become the new WWE World Tag Team Champions. During the match Bronson Reed attempted to interfere, but Oba Femi came out to make the save and Femi threw Bronson Reed off the stage.
Following the show it was reported that Bronson Reed is still in Saudi Arabia as he was hospitalized due to rib and kidney injuries. Now Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer is reporting that Bronson Reed not only suffered broken ribs, but a punctured lung as well.
Bronson Reed has had a tough time throughout 2026 as he suffered a biceps tear during an Elimination Chamber qualifying match on the February 23 episode of Monday Night Raw. The injury left Reed sidelined for several months until he eventually returned at Saturday Night’s Main Event on September 6th.
Currently there’s no word on how long Bronson Reed will be in Saudi Arabia, but Fightful Select reported that WWE medical personnel stayed in Saudi Arabia with the former NXT Champion. A top international executive in the region is also reportedly with Reed making sure he gets the VIP treatment.
Stay tuned for more updates on Bronson Reed’s status as they become available.