A WWE Superstar has taken to rebranding themselves with a unique new moniker following the events of Backlash 2024. The premium live event, which was held in France, showcased a number of high-stakes title matches. The Undisputed WWE Championship, World Heavyweight Championship, WWE Women’s Championship, and Women’s Tag Team Championship were all contested. However, Logan Paul’s United States Championship and Sami Zayn’s Intercontinental Championship were not up for grabs during the event. Earlier in the week, Bronson Reed had vied for the Intercontinental title on Monday night, but his match was disrupted when Chad Gable interfered.
Reed, who was notably absent from the Backlash lineup, expressed his frustration on X, a social media platform, where he dubbed himself “The forgotten ONE.” His post read, “Call me… The forgotten ONE,” signaling his feelings of being overlooked. This self-appointed title comes after his recent match on Monday night, where he was unsuccessful in capturing the Intercontinental Championship due to the untimely interference.
Sami Zayn’s victory over Gunther at WrestleMania XL marked the end of Gunther’s impressive 666-day reign and earned Zayn the Intercontinental Championship. Zayn managed to defend his title against Gable last month, but Gable, the leader of Alpha Academy, has shown that he’s willing to go to great lengths to claim the championship for himself.
The conclusion of Reed’s match on RAW drew criticism from former WWE writer Vince Russo. Speaking on the Legion of RAW show, Russo questioned the logic behind the disqualification decision, arguing that Reed should not have suffered the loss since he had no prior involvement with Chad Gable on WWE programming. Russo suggested that the match should have been thrown out by the referee instead, highlighting the disconnect between the storyline and the match’s outcome.
Despite Reed’s past success as the NXT North American Champion, his transition to the main roster has been less than smooth. There were rumors of him challenging Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship at Elimination Chamber 2024, but that match never materialized. Fans are now left to wonder if Reed will get another chance at the Intercontinental Championship following the disruption caused by Chad Gable on WWE RAW.
In the world of professional wrestling, storylines and character development are crucial for the athletes’ careers. As they navigate victories and setbacks, wrestlers like Bronson Reed continue to seek opportunities to prove themselves and capture gold. With the landscape of WWE constantly changing, it remains to be seen how Reed will rebound from his recent disappointment and what the future holds for his in-ring persona, “The forgotten ONE.”
