Additional Details On Injuries Keeping WWE's Bronson Reed In Saudi Arabia

On Tuesday afternoon, news broke that WWE's Bronson Reed has remained behind in Saudi Arabia days after Crown Jewel, reportedly hospitalized and being tended to by a WWE doctor and an "international executive." Initial reports suggested that Reed was suffering from rib and kidney issues, though it appears Reed may have another, far more serious injury. On Tuesday afternoon, Dave Meltzer of F4Wonline reported that Reed had suffered broken ribs and, more crucially, a punctured lung.

The severity of the latter injury is not known, but it can be safely assumed that it has prevented Reed from traveling back stateside. Because of changes in oxygen levels that occur during flights, those who suffer punctured lungs are recommended to wait from anywhere between 7 and 14 days before traveling. As a result, Reed could be remaining in Riyadh for a little while longer, even as the city continues to face bombings and attacks from Houthis forces.

Though Reed was not booked to wrestle on Crown Jewel, he made the trip in order to interfere on behalf of his Vision stablemates Austin Theory and Bron Breakker, as the duo unsuccessfully defended the WWE World Tag Team Championships against Je'Von Evans and Penta. While it remains unconfirmed, it's believed that Reed suffered his injuries after he was tossed off the stage by rival Oba Femi. Until reports emerged on Tuesday, it had been assumed Reed had traveled back to the United States along with the rest of WWE personnel, and the only hints of his injury had occurred during "Raw," when Wade Barrett revealed Reed was "in the hospital."