Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Bron Breakker

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Bron Breakker

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Bron Breakker made an impact.

Bron Breakker, born Bronson Rechsteiner, is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, performing on the Raw brand. He is recognized as a two-time WWE Intercontinental Champion, a two-time NXT Champion, and has also held the NXT Tag Team Championship once. Before transitioning to professional wrestling, Breakker played football.

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February 2020: Entered NFL Draft

In February 2020, Rechsteiner entered the National Football League Draft, marking a significant step in his pursuit of a professional football career.

April 2020: Signed by Baltimore Ravens

In April 2020, Rechsteiner was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent fullback, marking his entry into the National Football League.

August 2020: Released by Baltimore Ravens

In August 2020, Rechsteiner was released by the Baltimore Ravens, concluding his brief stint in the NFL.

October 8, 2020: Professional Wrestling Debut

On October 8, 2020, Rechsteiner made his professional wrestling debut at the "WrestleJam 8" event in Ringgold, Georgia, where he defeated Jamie Hall.

February 2021: Signed with WWE

In February 2021, WWE announced that Rechsteiner had signed a developmental contract with the company, marking the beginning of his WWE career.

September 14, 2021: NXT In-Ring Debut

On September 14, 2021, Rechsteiner wrestled his first match for WWE on NXT as Bron Breakker, defeating LA Knight, and then faced off with NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa.

January 4, 2022: NXT Championship Win

On January 4, 2022, at NXT New Year's Evil, Bron Breakker defeated Tommaso Ciampa to win the NXT Championship, marking the first title win of his professional wrestling career.

April 4, 2022: Second NXT Championship Win

On the April 4, 2022, episode of Raw, Bron Breakker defeated Dolph Ziggler to win the NXT Championship for a second time.

2022: Rookie of the Year

In 2022, Rechsteiner was voted "Rookie of the Year" by readers of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, marking an early career achievement.

January 10, 2023: NXT Championship Retained

On January 10, 2023, at NXT New Year's Evil, Bron Breakker defeated Grayson Waller via countout to retain the NXT Championship.

April 4, 2023: Heel Turn

On the April 4, 2023, episode of NXT, Bron Breakker attacked Carmelo Hayes, marking his first heel turn in his professional wrestling career.

January 2024: Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Tournament

In January 2024, Bron Breakker teamed with Baron Corbin in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic tournament, advancing through multiple rounds.

February 16, 2024: Joins SmackDown Brand

On February 16, 2024, Bron Breakker officially joined the SmackDown brand, marking his move to Friday Night SmackDown.

February 2025: Royal Rumble Appearance

In February 2025, Bron Breakker competed in the Royal Rumble, eliminating three wrestlers before being eliminated by Roman Reigns.