A dramatic and unforgettable moment unfolded during the main event of WWE's Monday Night Raw on September 30, 2024. The highly anticipated Last Man Standing match between Braun Strowman and Bronson Reed culminated in a spectacular ring collapse that left fans both shocked and exhilarated.
The chaos ensued when Reed, weighing 330 pounds, and Strowman, at 385 pounds, ascended to the top rope. With their combined weight of 715 pounds, Reed executed a superplex on Strowman, sending both men crashing down to the mat.
The impact was so immense that it caused the entire ring to implode, with two of the corner posts collapsing inward. As commentator Joe Tessitore exclaimed, "The ropes are gone, the ring has gone down, and both men are laid out!"
Fans in attendance and those watching from home were treated to an additional surprise when former WWE Champion Seth Rollins made a shocking return after nearly two months away.
Rollins interfered in the match, delivering a curb stomp to Reed and effectively handing the victory to Strowman. The unexpected twist added another layer of excitement to an already thrilling event.
Social media erupted with reactions to the ring collapse, with one fan on X (formerly Twitter) exclaiming, "THE RING JUST F***ING COLLAPSED!! HOLY S***!!" Another fan humorously noted, "The ring said 'not today bro.'"
This isn't the first time WWE has orchestrated such a dramatic ring collapse. The first instance occurred during an episode of Smackdown in 2003 in a match between The Big Show and Brock Lesnar. It happened again at the Vengeance pay-per-view in 2011, featuring The Big Show and Mark Henry, and once more in 2017 during a match between The Big Show and Braun Strowman on Raw.
The aftermath of this latest incident means WWE will need to allocate resources to rebuild the ring before the next week's show. Despite the destruction, fans on social media expressed their delight, with one writing, "YESSS WE ALL WANTED THIS."
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