Bron Breakker Feel or Face Turn

Bronson Rechsteiner, now recognized in the wrestling world as Bron Breakker is an American professional wrestler currently making waves on WWE’s Raw brand. A second-generation wrestler from the renowned Rechsteiner family, he first made his mark in WWE's NXT brand by capturing the NXT Championship twice and the NXT Tag Team Championship once, aligning with Baron Corbin as part of The Wolfdogs. He also achieved a significant milestone by clinching the Intercontinental Championship after being drafted to the main roster.

Before pursuing wrestling, Bron had a career in football. He began playing football in high school and later enrolled at Kennesaw State University (KSU), where he majored in criminal justice and played as a running back for the Kennesaw State Owls. Although he went undrafted in the National Football League Draft (NFL), he was signed as a free-agent fullback by the Baltimore Ravens. However, he was released three months after joining the team in April 2020.

Is Bron Breakker a Heel or Face?

Bron Breakker has been serving as a heel superstar since his arrival on the main roster. With his heel persona, he entered his first major rivalry with Sami Zayn, targeting his Intercontinental Championship. Their feud culminated at WWE Money in the Bank 2024, where Zayn successfully retained his title by defeating Bron.

At SummerSlam 2024, Bron finally seized the Intercontinental championship by claiming victory over Zayn in just 5 minutes and 42 seconds with a devastating spear. His 51-day reign as WWE Intercontinental Champion concluded on the September 23, 2024, episode of Monday Night Raw, where he was dethroned by “The Main Event” Jey Uso.

Bron Breakker On-Screen Character History

Bron debuted on September 14, 2021, as a top babyface on NXT. He captured the NXT Championship by defeating Tommaso Ciampa at NXT: New Year's Evil 2022 but lost it 63 days later to Ciampa in a triple threat match that included former WWE superstar Dolph Ziggler. Bron regained the title by defeating Ziggler on Raw on April 4, 2022, and held it for 362 days before losing to Carmelo Hayes.

After losing the title, he turned heel for the first time on April 4, 2023, and maintained this persona until January 15, 2024. During this period, Bron faced multiple superstars, not only from the NXT roster but also from the main roster, including challenging Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship, a faceoff with The Undertaker, and an unsuccessful bout against Baron Corbin.

The former NXT Champion then teamed up with Baron Corbin to form a duo known as The Wolfdogs. Working as tweeners, their first major success came when they won the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. The Wolfdogs also went on to capture the NXT Tag Team Championship but ultimately disbanded after losing the titles to Axiom and Frazer.

Bron Breakker Real Name

Bron Breakker, real name Bronson Rechsteiner, hails from Woodstock, Georgia, United States. Born on October 24, 1997, he carries the athletic legacy of his father, the iconic wrestler Robert Rechsteiner (better known as Rick Steiner), and his mother, Jamye Mackenzie, a former competitor in softball. His brothers, Hudson and Maverick Rechsteiner, are also athletes like him, as mentioned by Legit.

Bron Breakker Ring Names

Following his retirement from football, Bron Breakker kicked off his wrestling career under his own name with AWF/WOW at the 'WrestleJam 8’ event, where he secured a victory over Jamie Hall. Presently, he is also known by the nickname "Badass" in WWE, which is a significant reference to his current on-screen persona.