How the Ring Crew Prepared for the Top-Rope Break at 9/16 WWE RAW

While WWE Raw on September 16 in Portland didn’t have much extra action once the cameras stopped rolling, one moment from earlier in the night had fans buzzing—the unexpected ring rope break during Bronson Reed’s brawl. According to live attendee Geoff Clark, the ring crew’s subtle work before Reed’s promo had the crowd on edge, anticipating something big.

Before Reed made his way to the ring, fans noticed the ring crew making preparations that hinted at an upcoming surprise. Clark noted that they were setting up the ring to break, and sure enough, moments later, during the brawl, that’s exactly what happened. While most of the crowd expected something wild, the sudden break still managed to shock the audience and brought a whole new level of intensity to the match.

Even though the live crowd didn’t get any post-show dark matches, this clever bit of ring work kept the energy high, with fans left talking about the moment long after the show ended.

The rest of the event moved along smoothly, with a packed arena minus one section reserved for the hard camera. Samantha Irvin kept the crowd lively during the quieter moments, but it was the anticipation and execution of the ring rope break that truly stole the night.

Did the ring rope break surprise you during the Bronson Reed brawl? Should WWE incorporate more unexpected moments like this into their weekly shows? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!