WWE Raw April 20, 2026: How Bron Breakker Got Busted Open

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 18: Bron Breakker looks on during WrestleMania 42: Night 1 at Allegiant Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Rich Freeda/WWE via Getty Images)

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HIGHLIGHTS

• A returning star was left bloodied after a chair shot that may or may not have gone where it was supposed to.
• The placement of the attack has already turned into a conversation of its own.
• A Monday night segment set the table for what could be the next major rivalry heading into May.

Bron Breakker just came back from a serious hernia injury at WrestleMania 42 and he's already had another scary situation. On Raw, Breakker showed up to cut a promo about his return and his ongoing feud with Seth Rollins.

What Happened to Bron Breakker on Raw?

Raw went off the rails fast on Monday night. During the promo, Rollins snuck in the ring with a steel chair, and landed a chair shot on Breakker. The chain landed on the back, up near the head area and it caused a bloody gash to open on the back of Breakker's noggin.

It was the kind of moment the Las Vegas crowd wasn’t expecting this early in the show. The segment was supposed to be a talking spot for Bron Breakker, not a bloodletting.

How Did Breakker Recover From the Chair Shot?

Breakker's blood actually made the segment hit harder, which makes me wonder if it was planned. The return of the Street Profits caused a bit of a distraction in the ring and on programming, but ultimately, a bloodied Breakker hopped back into the action with his head and neck stained with his blood.

Breakker suffered a hernia in February 2026 which put his WrestleMania involvement in doubt. Fortunately, he made it back in time to have a pretty significant impact at WrestleMania 42 Night 1.