The Miz had some backup from the returning Bronson Reed (Picture: WWE)
Another familiar face has returned to WWE as Bronson Reed made a splash on Raw.
The former NXT star, who used the name JONAH in IMPACT and New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) following his release in August 2021, made an unexpected comeback as he debuted on the red brand during Monday’s show.
He appeared during last night’s high stakes Winner Takes All Ladder Match between Dexter Lumis and The Miz, taking out the Tortured Artist and leaving him lying with a brutal beatdown.
The surprise attack left Lumis out cold, and gave the A-Lister the opportunity to scale the ladder and win back his money.
Sharing a clip WWE posted of his big return, the Australian wrestler tweeted: ‘Everyone is on notice. #BRONSONREED’
Reed’s former TMDK stablemate Shane Haste, who was formerly known as Slapjack in RETRIBUTION during his time in WWE, has also responded to the news.
‘[Love] to see it,’ he tweeted, before addressing the future of the group, which also counts Mikey Nicholls and Bad Dude Tito amount its members.
He added: ‘TMDK is gonna be just fine. We’re happy for all members success. We don’t and have never done “Leaders” but us elders will be keeping our eyes out for a new champion’.
Meanwhile, Steph De Lander – who was known as Persia Pirotta in NXT before getting released in April 2022 – also responded to her fellow Aussie’s big moment and tweeted: ‘NO ONE DESERVES IT MORE (sic)’
Bronson Reed is a former NXT North American Champion in WWE, having beat Johnny Gargano for the title in May 2021 and going onto hold the gold for 42 days.
He lost the championship to Isaiah ‘Swerve’ Scott at the end of July and got release just days later despite rumours he was being primed for a call-up to the main roster.
WWE Raw airs Monday nights at 1am on BT Sport 1.
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