Over the weekend, WWE held its annual Crown Jewel premium live event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In the weeks leading up to the show, there has been much discussion about security, as regular bombings at the local airport have claimed more than a dozen lives amid the current conflict in the Middle East. It was reported that: WWE talent and staff successfully left the country before the final strikes, but a select few are still in Saudi Arabia.
Combat Chosen reports that Bronson Reed remains in a hospital in Saudi Arabia after suffering an injury during an appearance at Crown Jewel. Reed did not wrestle, but did participate in a run-in during The Vision’s title match against Jevon Evans and Penta. He was replaced by Oba Femi who threw him off the stage. Reed reportedly suffered kidney and rib injuries, making it clearly unsafe for him to travel at this time.
The report claims that WWE has kept a medical official in Saudi Arabia along with Reed, as well as the company’s top international executive, in an effort to provide him with “VIP treatment.” No officials were identified in the report.
It remains unclear when Reed will return to the United States, nor how long his current injuries may keep him on the shelf. The wrestler has Most of 2026 has already been spent without action after suffering an injury in February, and the return will take place in early September.
The Wrestling Inc. staff wishes Reed a speedy recovery.
