Former champion calls out Bronson Reed ahead of WWE SmackDown

A popular WWE Superstar called out Bronson Reed on social media today. The former North American Champion battled Braun Strowman this past Monday night on the red brand.

Austin Theory took to his Instagram story today to send a message to Bronson Reed. The SmackDown star successfully defended the United States Championship in an Elimination Chamber match at the Premium Live Event in 2023 and hit Reed with the A-Town Down during the match.

Theory shared an image of himself hitting the move on Reed today on social media, seemingly calling out the WWE RAW star. You can check out Austin Theory's post on Instagram by clicking here.

Theory sends message to Reed on Instagram.

RAW General Manager Adam Pearce was forced to fine both Reed and Strowman following their match on RAW. Reed threw a fan at Strowman during the match, and The Monster of All Monsters later tackled the 36-year-old through a wall backstage.

Former WWE writer criticizes major spot during Bronson Reed's match on RAW

Wrestling veteran Vince Russo recently shared his thoughts on Braun Strowman sending Bronson Reed through a wall on this past Monday's episode of WWE RAW.

Speaking on this week's episode of Sportskeeda Wrestling's Legion of RAW show, Russo claimed the referee was made to look like a fool during the match. The legend noted that the wall looked fake and suggested it was just thrown together before the show.

"So, you make the ref look like an absolute idiot; this is supposed to be the major leagues, right? Then, bro, you've got Bronson Reed and Braun Strowman going through paper mache walls. You could tell that wall was just thrown together for them to go through. Like, was it any more obvious?" [46:35 - 47:05]

You can check out Russo's comments in the video below:

Adam Pearce has had a difficult time controlling Reed in recent weeks on the red brand. Reed brutally attacked Seth Rollins on the August 5 edition of WWE RAW, and The Visionary has not returned since. He battled Braun Strowman last month, but the match ended in a No Contest. Reed hit Strowman with a Tsunami Splash on top of a car in the parking lot during the match.