3 Reasons why Bronson Reed returned at WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event 2026

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Femi vs. Breakker was a back-and-forth battle between two of the most destructive powerhouses on the roster. In the final moments of the match, The Ruler gained momentum, and it seemed as if this might be the beginning of the end for the Dog. Bronson Reed returned and attacked Femi with a steel chair from behind, prompting the referee to immediately call the bout off.

Reed didn’t appear bothered by the match being called off and continued hitting Femi with the chair. Then he reunited with his faction mate, Bron Breakker, and the two together destroyed the 2026 King of the Ring with multiple spears and Tsunamis.

Here in this article, we will explore three potential reasons why Bronson Reed returned at WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event 2026.

#3. Neither man could afford to take a pinfall loss

Both Oba Femi and Bron Breakker are being looked at as future WrestleMania main-eventers. WWE books them both as unstoppable forces, and them colliding at this stage of their careers when they are on the verge of becoming breakout talents is a massive box-office attraction.

It brings a major risk with it of stalling the momentum of the losing superstar. That said, neither man could afford a pinfall loss, at least in their first match.

Therefore, WWE creative may have settled for the best alternative by letting Bronson Reed return at SNME, ambushing the match, adding extra fuel to their rivalry, and saving both men from taking a pin.

#2. To extend the WWE storyline

Fans are truly invested in Femi and Breakker’s rivalry and have been looking at it as a main-event feud. The Stamford-based promotion may be well aware of how profitable this feud is for the company.

Therefore, they ideally want to extend their rivalry and keep fans hooked to find out who the real face of WWE is. The company might have booked a plot where The Aus-Zilla returned and attacked Femi at Sunday Night’s Main Event, turning the feud more personal and extending the storyline for the future.

The Ruler could now wage a war against The Vision on the upcoming episode of Monday Night RAW.

#1. The Vision needed help

The Vision was seen as the major force when the faction was formed back in 2025.

But the constant injuries that plagued the group’s members hindered their main-event push. WWE may have consequently pulled Paul Heyman out of The Vision and placed the stable in the midcard.

But the group is slowly recovering, with Austin Theory and Maxxine Dupri grabbing some attention, and Breakker entering a main event feud with Femi.

Now, Bronson Reed returning and laying hands on Femi was another major card Triple H pulled, which puts The Vision back in the spotlight.

Hence, the Aus-Zilla’s return at Sunday Night’s Main Event may have been to put The Vision back on the main event and to help his faction against Femi.