Chaos erupted at the end of a WWE RAW event on Monday night, with the entire ring collapsing in front of fans.
During the “Last Monster Standing” match, the crowd went wild as the ring folded under the pressure of the fight between rivals Braun Strowman and Branson Reed. Reed weighs 330 lbs.Strowman's time was 385, but changed as he headed to the top rope. Their combined weight of 715 pounds slammed into the mat and the ring collapsed beneath them. Of course, all of the destruction was caught on camera and widely shared online.
The heavyweight fight did not disappoint. This was a lot more action than fans expected, but it all ended just before Seth Rollins marked his return.
“The rope's gone!” RAW commentator Joe Tessitore furiously yelled.
“The ring is lowered and the males line up!” he shouted.
Both wrestlers lay in the collapsed ring, and just as Reed tried to stand up, Rollins appeared out of nowhere and stomped on Reed.
“There is nothing left to destroy now,” Tessitore exclaimed.
The ring just collapsed! 🤯
Corpses are everywhere!! 😱
Introducing Seth Rollins!!! 🔥
Braun Strowman is the last monster!!!! 👊#WWE raw pic.twitter.com/u8Czd7ECqw
— WWE (@WWE) October 1, 2024
EVANSVILLE, IN – SEPTEMBER 30: Bronson Reed Tsunami hits Braun Strowman during Monday Night RAW at the Ford Center on September 30, 2024 in Evansville, Indiana. (Photo courtesy of WWE/Getty Images)
Strowman managed to get up just before the 10 second count ended and was ultimately declared the winner.
Social media exploded with comments as fans soaked in the unexpected drama and flooded the internet with comments expressing their excitement. If this had been incorporated into the battle scene, it wouldn't have played out any better.(Related: Cardi B Announces First Two-Night WWE SummerSlam Event in New Jersey)
Seth Rollins is back!#WWERAW pic.twitter.com/QTT7cxOw8x
— WrestleOps (@WrestleOps) October 1, 2024
No word is said as to why the ring was not strong enough to withstand during the expected fight.
