In a dramatic turn of events that has WWE Universe buzzing, Roman Reigns made a shocking and emotional return to the ring on crutches, accompanied by The Usos, as they launched a brutal attack on Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed. The incident marks one of the most suspenseful shifts in storylines this season, injecting both uncertainty and raw intensity into the build toward WrestlePalooza.
Reigns had been conspicuously absent from live WWE programming since his physical gut-wrenching match at Clash in Paris, where, despite scoring a hard-fought victory over Bronson Reed, he was carried out on a stretcher after suffering a post-match assault from Reed and Bron Breakker. Bruised and visibly injured, fans wondered whether the Tribal Chief would return anytime soon—and whether he would do so in a state that allowed him to reclaim his former dominance.
That moment of return came on Monday Night Raw, when dimmed lights and hushed anticipation preceded the arrival of Reigns on crutches. The camera cut to the entrance ramp, where Reigns hobbled into view, every step commanding attention. Flanked by his cousins, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey), Reigns looked every bit the battle-scarred leader as he made his way toward the ring. It was clear his body had been tested, but his resolve was intact.
The beatdown left Breakker and Reed incapacitated, at least temporarily, as Reigns limped back to one side of the ring, supported by The Usos. The imagery was heavy with symbolism: Reigns, though hampered, still carrying the weight of expectation; The Usos, loyal as ever, providing backup; and Breakker & Reed, who until recently seemed ascendant, now looking vulnerable under the assault. Fans erupted at the sight of Reigns refusing to be written off despite injury—his aura as “Tribal Chief” unbroken.
This confrontation immediately spun the WWE narrative into high gear. The attack sets up a massive tag-team showdown between The Usos and (potentially) Reigns himself versus Breakker & Reed at the upcoming WrestlePalooza event, officially scheduled for September 20. Already, there are signs that backstage alliances and rivalries will be tested: whether Reigns’ injury is legitimate or partially kayfabe remains to be seen; how far The Vision will push them, given the sudden shift in momentum; and how Reigns’ leadership will evolve with visible vulnerability.
Critics and fans alike are speculating: Did Breakker & Reed intend to injure Reigns so severely that he would be out for some time, or was this part of a larger strategy by The Vision to suppress Roman’s influence? Reigns’ return on crutches suggests that WWE is playing a long game—one that acknowledges real stakes in terms of physical harm while also leveraging those stakes to enhance storyline drama. The crutches serve as physical evidence of the cost he’s paid, thereby elevating every move he makes from here out.
In addition to the storyline stakes, this moment also resonates emotionally. Reigns has been portrayed in recent months not just as a champion, but as a figure beset by challenges—both internal and external. To see him return, despite pain, to protect what he values (his legacy, his family, his dominance) strengthens audience investment. The Usos, already icons in tag-team lore, gain additional depth by being the ones who support him in his weakened state. Meanwhile, Breakker & Reed—formerly dominant forces—are now in a position that may require them to respond—not just with strength, but with strategy.
As the road to WrestlePalooza narrows, all eyes will be on how Reigns recovers, how The Usos step up, and how The Vision responds. The anticipation is palpable: will Roman, still on crutches, lead his family into battle once more—and will that be enough to overcome Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed?
For now, one thing is certain—Roman Reigns is back. And perhaps, at his most vulnerable, he’s even more dangerous than ever.
