Backstage Update on WWE’s Reaction to Bronson Reed’s Weight Loss, Note on Oba Femi Pushing Away Reed’s Foot

Fightful Select has some more backstage details on WWE Superstar Bronson Reed, who recently made his TV return at Sunday Night’s Main Event, rejoining The Vision. Since his return, Reed showed up with a new look, having lost a significant amount of weight during his time away from the ring due to injury. Fightful reports that WWE sources are very happy with the condition Reed showed up in for his return.

Additionally, there was some controversy over The Vision’s beatdown on Oba Femi on WWE Raw, with Bronson Reed putting his foot on the downed Femi. However, Femi then shoved the foot away. It was rumored earlier that the moment caused some “backstage chatter,” catching people off guard, and some not liking the moment.

According to Fightful Select’s update, per WWE sources, the moment of Oba Femi shoving away Reed’s foot wasn’t scripted. Fightful also notes that sources they spoke to don’t know if the beat with Reed putting his foot on Femi was scripted.