Bronson Reed Reveals He Missed WWE’s Elimination Chamber 2024 Event Over Birth of First Child, Original Plans for Reed at Event

During Saturday’s WWE Elimination Chamber 2024 event in Perth, Australia, Bronson Reed revealed on Twitter that the reason why he did not travel to be at his home country’s event was due to his wife had recently given birth to their first child. Reed also stated that he was originally planned to work at the event but had to withdraw due to his wife had given birth earlier than was expected.

FULL DISCLOSURE:
Originally, I was set to be at #WWEChamber   
It would have been an incredible moment. Unfortunately, plans changed.
But everything happens for a reason. My wife and I have had our baby early, I was supposed to miss the PLE to make sure I'm here for my…

— BIG BRONSON REED (@BRONSONISHERE) February 24, 2024

Following his tweet, WWE CCO Paul “Triple H” Levesque responded on Twitter congratulating Reed on the birth of his child and becoming a father.

Congratulations @BRONSONISHERE. Family is everything and fatherhood is amazing. I am proud of you for not only your work, but for the journey you’re now embarking on. Enjoy every moment.

You’re exactly where you needed to be! https://t.co/BkYFPseRbr

— Triple H (@TripleH) February 24, 2024

Fightful Select reported that their sources stated that WWE officials had originally planned for Reed to compete against Seth Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at the event.

Those plans reportedly were dropped following Rollins suffering a knee injury but Reed was still willing to work at the event despite the timeline for his wife’s birth of a new child. Reed reportedly eventually made the decision to not travel in the end in order to be with his wife instead.