Although it was initially unclear why Bronson Reed aligned himself with Seth Rollins’ faction, WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray suggests that WWE might have benefited from holding back on explanations to preserve the element of mystery. Ray explained, "We can’t ignore it, but there was no need to reveal it on Monday. Playing Devil’s Advocate, I understand Paul Heyman’s perspective—why rush to explain? Why not let fans speculate until the timing is just right?"
However, Ray warns that waiting too long or revealing nothing at all could frustrate fans. "As Triple H mentioned at a press conference months ago, WWE doesn’t want to underestimate fans’ intelligence. But with this approach, I feel my intelligence has been underestimated," he added.
Co-host Dave Lagureka echoed Tommy Dreamer’s view of hearing too many half-hearted excuses about Reed, highlighting the confusing dynamic of Rollins appearing friendly with Reed despite Reed’s attempted attack on him. Lagureka argued that Rollins should be more suspicious of Reed’s loyalty, with Ray agreeing that this is a valid point.
Reed himself explained his choice to join Rollins, Breakker, and Heyman by saying they share common goals, including securing key spots on the WWE roster. Thanks to Reed and Breakker, Rollins has already locked in places for the 2025 men’s Money in the Bank ladder match.
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Fan Take: This development is significant for WWE fans as it hints at deeper storyline layers involving Rollins’ faction and Bronson Reed’s motivations. How WWE manages this storyline could impact viewer engagement and the overall direction of prominent WWE characters moving forward.
