History of Bronson Reed in Timeline

Jermaine Haley, known as Bronson Reed, is an Australian professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, performing on the Raw brand. He is a former NXT North American Champion and the winner of the 2024 André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. In November 2024, he suffered a broken ankle and is currently inactive.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

August 1988: Born

Jermaine Haley, who would be known as Bronson Reed, was born in August 1988.

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2007: Wrestling Debut

In 2007, Jermaine Haley debuted as a wrestler under the ring names Jonah Rock and J-Rock.

January 2019: Signing with NXT

In January 2019, Jermaine Haley's signing with WWE's NXT developmental territory was announced.

2020: Feud with Karrion Kross

Throughout 2020, Bronson Reed engaged in a feud with Karrion Kross on NXT, resulting in a loss to Kross.

April 2021: NXT North American Championship Opportunity

In April 2021, at NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver, Bronson Reed won a Six-man Gauntlet Eliminator match to become the #1 contender for the North American Championship, but was ultimately unsuccessful.

November 2021: Impact Wrestling Debut

In November 2021, Jonah debuted in Impact Wrestling at Turning Point, attacking Josh Alexander.

November 2021: NJPW Debut

In November 2021, at Battle in the Valley, Haley debuted in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) as Jonah, attacking FinJuice.

January 2022: First NJPW Loss

In January 2022, Jonah suffered his first loss in NJPW in a tag team match against FinJuice.

December 2022: Signing with WWE

In December 2022, Jermaine Haley, known as Bronson Reed, signed with WWE and began performing on the Raw brand.

December 2022: WWE Return

On December 19, 2022, Bronson Reed made his unannounced return to WWE on Raw, assisting The Miz.

January 2023: Elimination Chamber Qualification

On January 30, 2023, Bronson Reed defeated Dolph Ziggler to qualify for the Elimination Chamber match for the United States Championship.

February 2024: Birth of First Child

On February 24, 2024, Jermaine Haley announced on Twitter that his wife had given birth to their first child.

April 2024: André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal Win

On April 5, 2024, Bronson Reed won the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal on the WrestleMania edition of SmackDown.

July 2024: Name Change to "Big" Bronson Reed

From July 2024 until March 2025, Bronson Reed was named as "Big" Bronson Reed.

August 2024: Feud with Seth "Freakin" Rollins

On August 5, 2024, Bronson Reed attacked Seth "Freakin" Rollins, beginning a feud that lasted throughout the summer.

November 2024: Suffered a broken ankle

In November 2024, Bronson Reed suffered a broken ankle and is currently out of action.

March 2025: Name Change to "Bronson Reed"

From July 2024 until March 2025, Bronson Reed was named as "Big" Bronson Reed. Afterwards his name reverted to Bronson Reed

May 24, 2025: Return at Saturday Night's Main Event XXXVIII

On May 24, 2025, Bronson Reed returned at Saturday Night's Main Event XXXVIII, assisting Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker. He aligned himself with Rollins, Breakker, and Paul Heyman.