Bronson Reed’s Replacement for 9/2 WWE RAW Revealed

Bronson Reed announced on Monday that he would be unable to compete on the September 2 episode of WWE Raw after testing positive for COVID-19. Reed was originally scheduled to face Ludwig Kaiser and Sheamus in a triple threat match as part of the Intercontinental Title contender tournament. However, his illness has forced him to step aside.

WWE official Adam Pearce has confirmed that a replacement for Reed will be revealed on the show. According to Fightful Select, the current listed replacement is Braun Strowman, though it’s important to note that this could be a placeholder. As of 6 PM ET, Strowman was featured in the internal lineup as Reed’s substitute.

Fans and colleagues alike are wishing Bronson Reed a speedy recovery, and the WWE Universe will be eagerly watching to see how the match unfolds with the potential addition of Braun Strowman.

WWE RAW Lineup for September 2nd, 2024 Episode:

• Ilja Dragunov vs. Dragon Lee vs. Dominik Mysterio
• Sheamus vs. Braun Strowman vs. Ludwig Kaiser
• Zelina Vega vs. Shayna Baszler
• Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair to celebrate their title victory at Bash In Berlin
• Alpha Academy (Otis, Akira Tozawa, & Maxxine Dupri) vs. American Made (Brutus Creed, Julius Creed & Ivy Nile)
• Number one contenders match: The Unholy Union (Isla Dawn & Alba Fyre) vs. Damage CTRL (Iyo Sky & KAIRI Sane)

Ringside News will be providing live play-by-play coverage of this week’s show over in our WWE Monday Night RAW coverage hub. It promises to be a memorable episode for many reasons, so it remains to be seen how the episode will turn out.

With Bronson Reed out due to COVID-19, how do you think Braun Strowman’s potential involvement in the Intercontinental Title contender tournament will impact the dynamics of the match? Share your thoughts and predictions in the comments below!