WWE NXT wrestler Brinley Reece undergoes shoulder surgery
WWE NXT wrestler Brinley Reece is recovering from shoulder surgery.
On social media today, Reece shared a brief video documenting her day as she had surgery done. The video ended with Reece saying she is on the road to recovery. She did not mention what the specific injury is or how long she expects to be sidelined for.
Reece, real name Breanna Ruggiero, joined the WWE Performance Center in 2022 and made her in-ring debut in 2023. She has a background in cheerleading, tumbling, and acrobatics, including being the cheer captain at Sacramento State when she was in college.
In WWE, Reece has been featured in NXT and on Evolve. She also made some crossover appearances for TNA Wrestling in 2024 with the partnership that exists between NXT and TNA. Her most recent match took place this March at an NXT house show.