Bronson Reed

[0.0] "Boring, sorry but Bronson Reed is in the category of wrestlers we don't want to see on our screens, I just can't find even a single positive point about him."

[4.0] "I've unfortunately turned into a bit of a Bronson Reed hater as of late. Maybe it's because he's stuck in The Vision, but he just doesn't have any character whatsoever. The guy has pinfalls over Okada and Reigns, and still doesn't feel particularly interesting. It doesn't help that he's quite a generic big man in the ring."

[7.0] "As someone who's seen his work as Jonah in NJPW, it's hard to give him a 5 which is what I'd be giving him based off his WWE run. I love his character and he can put on some heaters while given the chance. He was on the run of a lifetime in late 2024 and it's a shame what the vision has done to him because he feels like the 4th wheel in the group."

[8.0] "Bronson is a really good wrestler. His promos aren't great, but with Heyman as his manager, he doesn't have to worry about that right now. It's disappointing that WWE hasn't done much with him since HE PINNED ROMAN REIGNS. While he's not as good as Bron Breakker, he is a solid upper mid card guy."

[8.0] "I had the pleasure of watching him perform in Australia and Japan before became Bronson Reed. He's an incredible athlete who can kick a lot of ass, but his presentation in WWE has been less than stellar. I can tell there's plans for him, but they're waiting a good while before executing on those plans."

[7.0] "He is basically Earthquake but on this new generation roster, that being said I like it a lot, its really fun"

[2.0] "Incredibly dull wrestler who had one run of any interest - his brief run as JONAH in NJPW - which he immediately jettisoned for a return to WWE. He's not impressed me in NXT as a babyface, or as a heel on the main roster. He has weak punches, is slow, and broke his own leg doing one of the dumbest spots I've ever seen at WarGames. So inferior to Bron Breakker in his own stable, it's maddening. I watch him and don't feel impressed, don't feel intimidated, don't want to boo or cheer or even engage meaningfully in his matches."

[6.0] "Solid Big Man for the Mid card. Bronson is a good wrestler, but not a Main Event singles guy. Him as part of a Main Event faction works because he gas people to do the promos for him. He got a chance at the Main Event scene last year and proved that he's a solid hand. Bronson isn't gonna give you a great match, but will get the job done well enough. Solid wrestler"

[7.0] "A good wrestler, especially for a big man, he's ok at the mic, but a good storyteller, the push that he is getting since late 2024 really showed how good he is"

[7.0] "Big Bronson Reed is a well powerhouse type of wrestler! He is strong, has impactful moves and also seems pretty tough."

[5.0] "A pretty boring guy. Lackluster work both inside the ropes and outside of them. Not outstandingly bad, but far from good. Reed has never managed to make me feel interested in whatever he's thrown at, just has me wishing for it to be over when I'm interested in his opponent, and tuning out otherwise."

[8.0] "For as big a guy as he is he is super freaking athletic! He is not amazing on the mic, but with the right story lines he will always be exciting to see. I'm very impressed with his performances in the ring and ability and willingness to go to the top ropes! Unfortunately that was also how he got hurt.. I really hope he recovers well from his injury and that we will see him return to form again in 2025."

[7.0] "Fantastic talent who is finally getting the credit he deserves. The current folks at WWE really know how to utilise him to the best of his ability, he was improving week-in-week-out until his injury. Very rare to see a guy that big be entertaining to watch, but he just has the ability in-ring and on the mic to really stand out above the other guys his size. Excited to see what he can do when he returns, feels like WWE were planning on keeping him on the upper midcard for the foreseeable future."

[10.0] "The Best Big Guy the WWE ever hired. Thats all we wanna see! He is so talented he uses moves we wouldnt have imagined. He goes well working with everyone. He deffinitly need go get a title by the following year. We all wanna see the monster at the top. TSUUUUNAMIIII ?"

[5.0] "I don't get what people see in him. There are better big men out there and even in the WWE. His spot could have belonged to Dijak who can even bring extraordinary match quality to the table. Promo work is pretty decent but he just doesn't come off as charismatic to me which is why I don't care about his character."

[7.0] "I originally gave Bronson a 3/10. Ever since his main roster debut I always found him a bit plain and overpushed. Although his last 5 or so months since just before the Tsunami fiasco with Seth, he has been on a tear. Being portrayed more as a crazy big guy which made him so popular in japan. Hard hitting and being shown as a force not just a big guy there for the sake of being there. Proved me wrong completely about not being able to hack it in WWE, keen to see how far he can take it."

[8.0] "One of the most underrated wrestlers in WWE today, Reed has really shined the back half of the year after it felt like they were losing faith in him. Hopefully this feud with Seth Rollins can put him over the top."

[8.0] "one of best big men currently ! peopls just hating ! very good wrestler for his size i can see good future for him in wwe"

[7.0] "Bronson has steadily become one of the most exciting talents in professional wrestling, particularly within WWE. From the moment he steps into the ring, you can feel the intensity and physicality he brings, reminiscent of the late great Umaga. Reeds imposing frame and sheer power make him a force of nature, delivering impactful performances match after match. His in-ring ability, especially his timing and technique, is already impressive, but theres a sense that hes just scratching the surface of what he can become. One thing that stands out to me as a fan is Reed's potential beyond just his physical dominance. While I believe he hasnt fully developed his skills on the microphone yet, thats not a knock on himhe simply hasnt been given the consistent opportunities to showcase that side of his character. With more time and the right creative direction, theres no doubt in my mind that Reed will improve in this area, adding another layer to his already captivating persona. In terms of in-ring work, Reed delivers time after time after time. Whether its against smaller, faster opponents or fellow powerhouses, he adapts his style, showing his versatility while maintaining that explosive, hard-hitting offense fans have come to love. Hes the kind of wrestler who can tell a story through his movements, his actions, and his sheer presence in the ring, making every match feel important. This ability alone makes him stand out as a future main eventer in WWE. If Reed continues on this trajectory, honing his craft and further refining his technique and timing, I believe he could be headlining major pay-per-views in two to three yearsperhaps even sooner. Hes already proven himself to be a reliable performer, and with some fine-tuning, the sky's the limit for what he can achieve in this business. As a fan, Im excited to see where his career takes him. Bronson Reed has all the tools to be a dominant force, and with the right opportunities, theres no doubt hell carve out a legacy for himself in the world of professional wrestling."

[8.0] "He's great! He does thing a man of his size shouldn't do. His characted is good and he does a good job with it. Now let's see what's next in the next few months because they can build something special with him."

[6.0] "Bronson Reed finally has been given a character who just wants to crush every single person who walks in his path, but he still comes across green. His backstage promos are just rinse and repeat and have nothing new, but at least he has sort of been backing it up as of late. For a larger wrestler, he is good and quite enjoyable to watch at times."

[7.0] "One of my mid-card favorites, he's been turning in a good direction the last few weeks - hopefully WWE is gearing up for something great with him. His sheer brutality sets him out from the pack, but he's just never doing anything too crazy in title pictures or storytelling."

[6.0] "Bronson Reed is a mixture of many things that, taken separately, have worked in other wrestlers, but the result works very little. He's a tough athlete, with a physique that stands out and capable of impressive physical prowess, all the more so with his size. He's monstrous. Unfortunately, he's lacking something - an identity of his own, something that's been worked on a bit more. For a long time now, he's been floating around in a vacuum, with no real depth, and he doesn't really fit in. I don't even know if being part of a clan or a team would benefit him, he'd be, I think, irreparably even more bland than solo by becoming the personality-less Big Men of a clan. He'd need a total change, because he's deserving."

[2.0] "Boring. Bronson Reed is super boring. His in-ring work is mid at best, and he sucks at cutting promos. He's a TV changer. Sometimes I don't feel like watching RAW, then i give it a chance, and see Bronson Reed is advertised for it, and I don't feel like watching it anymore. He also has a finish that nobody ever kicks out of. Like come on really? You expect me to believe no one can kick out of his basic finisher? Trash. Trash, boring, TV changer. Snorefest machine that needs to leave the WWE. 2/10"

[3.0] "I have no doubt the money WWE offered him to come back was great but the trade off is that he went back to being forgettable and doing a lot of nothing feuds. As a free agent he was treated like a big deal and presented as one. Especially in New Japan. He's still not anything special but I had a passing interest in his matches because his booking was solid."

[5.0] "Absolutely perfectly mediocre, has some interesting moves and I don't mind his look but has not really had many memorable matches or moments, this of course could change."

[9.0] "By far one of the more impressive "big men" in WWE right now, intimidating, powerful and massive potential to be a major threat in the midcard division. Not quite main event material yet but if he continues to be this impressive that will certain change in the future."

[1.0] "Genuinely just insanely forgettable. I can't name a more forgettable wrestler out there - every time he shows up on-screen, I genuinely forgot he ever existed. And he was the same exact way when I first saw him, back in NJPW and Impact! Outside of his forgettable on-screen appearance, he just doesn't have good matches - not a single match of his is better than somewhat adequate outside of his NJPW matches which, let's face it, are because of the opponent he's going up against. It's obviously he wants to be on the level of Big Van Vader or Big Bam Bigelow, but really all he is as a wrestler is if Earthquake didn't have a memorable gimmick. I would LOVE to be proven wrong on him and I hope I am, but for right now he's remarkably forgettable... which I consider almost worse than just being a "bad" wrestler, especially in the WWE."

[8.0] "Personally, I find him great. I understand why people wouldn't like him, he's a bit of a bland character and his mic work could be better. However, his in-ring work, in my opinion, is fantastic. Definitely my favourite of the powerhouse wrestlers, and probably my favourite of the midcard division. I see big things in his future, and I'm glad to see they're giving him a push, at least with the Andre the Giant Battle Royal win."

"hes fine and his character his pretty bland with an obvious ceiling. he always seemingly gives it his all and tries to be creative in matches which I can appreciate for a big man. hes a bit limited character wise but solid wrestler."

[8.0] "He may move slowly but he rewards it with attacks that look credibly dangerous. He really manages to make it look like his opponents are getting hurt, and despite his weight, he has cardio so that his fights don't slow down and attacks continuously. He's good in promos but could improve."

[6.0] "Run of the mill big man. Comes off cartoonish in his attempts to come off as a bad guy and his in ring, while he can flash some athleticism, is largely dull. He's not bad, he's just not good."

[8.0] "Bronson Reed is a really good wrestler. Hes a powerhouse but can also do some athletic moves, especially a Moonsault which looks picture perfect, especially for a man his size. His previous run in New Japan and his current run in WWE have been good."

[3.0] "Incredibly underwhelming. Whilst he is alright in the ring, he has next no charisma or presence. He just seems like a run-of-the-mill "monster" wrestler. It's hard for me to see a scenario where he could be that captivating of a character, he isn't even THAT impressive (in wrestling standards obviously) in stature so personally even his looks alone don't do anything."

[6.0] "A solid powerhouse and not much else, this guy has almost no charisma and mic skills, but I like him in the ring. I think he's better than many powerhouses out there, he's a guy who, if he's booked well, can earn something. It's a shame he left Japan."

[7.0] "Great monster heel. Works better as a heel than a face because it adds to his aura. The Tsunami is a great finisher, partly because of how Wade Barrett says it on commentary. Otherwise, Reed has the potential to reach great heights in WWE and I hope to see a title on him in the near future."

[9.0] "Very impressive and realistic powerhouse. I wouldn't wanna get a Tsunami finisher by him and no one should never kick out from it. Although he hasn't been involved in an important long-term storyline in WWE, you can't deny that the crowd pays attention and gets impressed when he is fighting in the ring. I think he could be a real threat in the main event picture if they pull the trigger with him."

[7.0] "Updating since his return- Good big guy, more interesting as a heel than a babyface. He needs something to stand out more. I liked his Tsunami finisher it looks devastating. His work and moveset are pretty good. He has a good win percentage but could use more storyline involvement."

[1.0] "Nothing about this guy is good, terrible on the mic, terrible look, terrible wrestler. Doesnt even seem imposing unless against a much smaller opponent"

[10.0] "One of the best big men in wrestling, Bronson Reed rules everywhere he goes. Whether its on RAW rn, in NXT, or in IMPACT and NJPW as JONAH he fits well everywhere, and thrives everywhere."

[8.0] "I admittedly was very confused when WWE brought Bronson Reed back. None of his NXT work stood out as anything above decent at best, but he's clearly put in the work during his time away and has improved significantly in the ring. Great big man wrestler with good mobility and a great moveset to match. His finisher is so simple but looks amazing every time he does it. Needs to work on character and promo stuff but he's got the in ring stuff down and can only go up from here. Hope to see him win a title down the road."

[7.0] "Good Big Man, he has worked well in NXT and NJPW. On the main roster he is yet to make an impact. He has good power moves and is good enough on the mic."

[7.0] "Considering his silhouette - very solid worker. Ok chapter in NXT, good short run in Japan including matches with Okada. But now on RAW he receives absolutely zero reaction from fans and Hunter definitely doesn't have consistent plan for him."

[7.0] "Mixed feelings about Reed. I don't particularly like his character, its very generic and so boring and predictable character for a man his size. His in ring work is good and he has had a lot of fun matches. Very athletic and quite fast for a man his size."

[5.0] "This guy was horrid in TNA and he wasn't much better in NJPW, TMDK is better off without him. He's just another run of the mill monster wrestler, nothing special to him, nothing to see here. 5 because he can wrestle alright, he's just nothing special."

[8.0] "Can have banger matches with anyone in any style proven in PWG and NJPW. Is getting better at everything and is young enough that he can tone down the high-flying impacts and pick UP the character work as he gets older and keep being successful. His best days are ahead of him."

[8.0] "There I say he has improved since leaving WWE, him wrestling in New Japan has done wonders on this guy."

[7.0] "I am most familiar with Jonah? s work in NXT and Impact but going off that alone I love his style. A big, bruising son of a bitch and his series of matches with PCO are truly something to behold. We need more wrestlers like Jonah in todays age, more big hosses. He is also a surprisingly good seller for a big guy too."

[4.0] "As of this moment, Jonah is currently getting a big push in NJPW by defeating what is probably among the best wrestlers in the world: Kazuchika Okada. In the middle of this push and right after his release by WWE, Jonah was also heavily pushed in Impact Wrestling and NJPW STRONG while getting big rubs by being invited in fan's favorite Battle of Los Angeles and Josh Barnett's Bloodsport (facing the man himself, nonetheless). Despite all this, I have to wonder what do they see that I don't? Having seen a few of his matches on STRONG, I have to admit that Jonah isn't horribly bad. He's even a decent wrestler. But there's really nothing else to him: he's another one of those "big men doing high flying spots" that unfortunately became the norm in that weight class, his power moves doesn't have much impacts and he seems to be gassed easily. He isn't particularly charismatic and for a heavyweight, well, he isn't particularly tall or looks impressive. I guess he's a nice guy or something? In any case, I'm more curious about his current position in the wrestling world than his wrestling skills."

[4.0] "He's talented enough in the ring that he can have a good match with the right opponent. However, rarely will it be 4 stars or better and sometimes it can get a bit boring. He's another big guy that can move around, which seems to be more common now but he doesn't have much that makes him stand out the way others do. He's pretty bland on the mic and just seems more like an afterthought at times. He's talented but putting it all together has been a challenge and I just don't get excited to see him. Surprised by some of the higher ratings. I understand his WWE run was largely disappointing but even outside WWE he just doesn't do much for me."