Bron Breakker has quickly emerged as one of WWE Raw’s most talked-about Superstars — and he’s only getting started. A second-generation wrestler with elite athleticism and a football background, Breakker combines explosive speed, raw power, and undeniable presence every time he steps into the ring. Breakker played four years of college football at Kennesaw State University, then briefly signed with the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens in 2020 before pursuing his dream of being a dominant force in the WWE.
Whether with a show of elite athleticism drawing a frenzy of dog barks from the live audience or a promo filled with harsh words that spawn a chorus of boos, Breakker is seizing the attention of WWE Raw audiences week in and week out. With a WWE World Heavyweight Championship match against CM Punk slated for Jan. 5 — the first Raw episode of 2026 — you’ll want to be familiar with Breakker’s work.
Scroll on for everything to know about one of WWE’s brightest rising stars.
Birth Name: Bronson Rechsteiner
Ring Name: Bron Breakker
Date of Birth: October 24, 1997
From: Atlanta
Signature Move: Spear
Debut: 2020
Entrance Theme Song: “Breakk And Destroy” by WWE and def rebel
Breakker made his NXT in-ring debut in September 2021, racking up wins in the WWE developmental brand before joining the main roster in 2024, where his momentum continues to grow exponentially with every crushing spear, whether the move lands on iShowSpeed or CM Punk.
Age (as of 2025): 28
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 250 lbs
Additionally, Breakker won the 2024 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic (also with Corbin).
Breakker grew up steeped in wrestling history, placing him firmly among WWE’s most storied second-generation talents. His father, Rick Steiner, and uncle, Scott Steiner, formed one of the most iconic tag teams of their generation, the Steiner Brothers, and were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame back in 2022.
On the Dec. 15 episode of Raw, CM Punk threw verbal jabs at Breakker’s dad and uncle, calling them “dumb” and “dumber,” adding more tension to their already well-established beef ahead of their upcoming championship bout on Jan. 5.
The Vision (Paul Heyman, Bronson Reed and Logan Paul): The powerful faction began with Breakker and Reed being led by Heyman and Seth Rollins, but with Rollins ousted they added Paul into the fold — giving them a collision of experience, influence, and pure dominance. Breakker has already forged his own identity as the group’s primary enforcer, but if he’s able to overcome Punk and add championship gold, The Vision’s reign of dominance could reach new levels.
Here are some of Breakker’s most memorable WWE Raw moments streaming on Netflix:
