The Brons Are Now WWE’s Top Heels
▼ Summary
– Cageside Seats publishes weekly wrestling stock reports identifying three rising and three falling performers rather than traditional power rankings.
– Rey Fenix’s stock dropped after appearing foolish and ineffective during MFT attacks, positioning him to elevate Solo Sikoa’s faction.
– Jacob Fatu’s momentum halted due to a legitimate injury requiring extended absence, despite his recent WWE return and scheduled televised match.
– Seth Rollins suffered both a betrayal storyline and legitimate shoulder injury, potentially leading to championship vacancy and extended absence.
– CM Punk, Bronson Reed & Bron Breakker, and Ilja Dragunov saw stock increases through championship opportunities, faction control, and impressive title wins respectively.
Navigating the turbulent currents of professional wrestling requires a keen eye for shifting momentum and emerging narratives. Each week brings new developments that can elevate certain performers while leaving others struggling to regain their footing. Following a particularly eventful stretch of programming, several wrestlers find their positions within the company dramatically altered.
This week’s most significant declines begin with Rey Fenix. His fortunes took a noticeable dip after a brutal ambush by MFT during a SmackDown backstage segment. Fenix appeared caught completely off guard, and a subsequent attempt at a heroic rescue proved equally ineffective. His current role seems to be that of the designated victim, used to establish the dominance of Solo Sikoa’s revamped faction.
Jacob Fatu also finds his stock falling due to unfortunate circumstances. He was written out of his scheduled main event match against Drew McIntyre on SmackDown following a kayfabe backstage assault. Behind the scenes, reports suggest this is a cover for a legitimate injury that will sideline “The Samoan Werewolf” for an extended period. Having just returned from a previous unexplained absence, this new setback threatens to completely halt the momentum he had started to build.
The most dramatic downturn, however, belongs to Seth Rollins. The closing moments of Raw featured a shocking betrayal as his own stable, The Vision, violently turned on him. This storyline development is strongly linked to reports that Rollins suffered a legitimate injury at Crown Jewel requiring shoulder surgery. Such a definitive and unexpected heel turn, originally not planned for this stage, strongly indicates that WWE is preparing to write Rollins off television for a significant amount of time, potentially leading to his world championship being vacated.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, several stars saw their value climb.
CM Punk secured a major victory by winning a number-one contender’s match on Raw against Jey Uso and LA Knight. He received the most thunderous reactions from the Australian crowd, solidifying his top spot. With Seth Rollins likely facing a long hiatus, the path is now clear for Punk to capitalize on this win and challenge for the world heavyweight championship.
A new force is rising in the form of Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, collectively known as “The Brons.” They are now positioned as the driving force behind the newly leaderless Vision faction following their coup against Seth Rollins. While Paul Heyman remains as their mouthpiece, WWE is clearly placing its faith in The Brons to prove they can operate as main event-level villains. This isn’t a lateral move; Reed recently scored a high-profile victory over Roman Reigns, demonstrating their immediate credibility.
Finally, Ilja Dragunov makes a spectacular return to claim the top spot. After more than a year away from WWE programming, he came back with explosive intensity, defeating Sami Zayn to capture the United States Championship on SmackDown. His in-ring performance was nothing short of ferocious, instantly re-establishing him as a dominant force, even if his unique fashion sense continues to draw commentary.
(Source: CAGESIDE SEATS)
