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The February 23, 2026, episode of Monday Night Raw from Atlanta witnessed a major shift in the creative direction for the Elimination Chamber. During a triple-threat qualifying match, Bronson Reed suffered a shoulder injury that forced officials to change the finish of the match in real-time.
The contest featured Reed taking on Jey Uso and the Original El Grande Americano for the final spot in the Men's Elimination Chamber match. According to reports from WrestleVotes, Reed was the planned winner of the match and was set to be the final participant to qualify for the structure in Chicago. However, while attempting to break up a pinfall, Reed appeared to land awkwardly on his shoulder, leading the referee to signal the "X" to indicate a legitimate medical issue.
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The injury to Reed is a significant blow to the heel faction known as The Vision. Reed has been a primary enforcer for the group, often working alongside Paul Heyman to protect the interests of Logan Paul Saints. This medical setback follows the recent emergency surgery of fellow stablemate Bron Breakker, leaving the faction in a vulnerable position as the company heads toward WrestleMania 42.
Jey Uso capitalized on the situation to secure the pinfall victory, officially joining the field for the Men's Elimination Chamber. He joins Randy Orton, LA Knight, Cody Rhodes, Je’Von Evans, and Trick Williams in the match this Saturday at the United Center. The winner will earn an Undisputed WWE Championship match at WrestleMania. This victory for Uso continues his strong run as a top babyface on the brand following his recent viral airport encounters and tag team success.
WWE medical staff reportedly evaluated Reed backstage immediately after the match. While the severity of the shoulder injury has not been officially confirmed, early indications from Fightful Select suggest that he may be sidelined for several weeks. This would likely keep him out of any physical role at the Elimination Chamber event and could potentially affect his status for the two-night WrestleMania spectacle in Las Vegas this April.
The Atlanta broadcast also featured the final women’s qualifier, which saw Raquel Rodriguez defeat IYO SKY and Kairi Sane to join the field in Chicago. Rodriguez will now face Rhea Ripley, Tiffany Stratton, Kiana James, Asuka, and Alexa Bliss inside the chamber. Additionally, the show included a highly respectful tribute to the retired AJ Styles, though the segment was interrupted by a message from the masked man who has been attacking members of The Vision with the Curb Stomp.
As the company deals with these mounting injury concerns, the production team has also been battling severe weather delays at the State Farm Arena. Despite the travel issues and the unplanned injury to Reed, the show has proceeded as the final stop before the Elimination Chamber. Officials are expected to provide an official update on the status of Bronson Reed tomorrow afternoon following further medical testing in Chicago.
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