5 Biggest questions from this week’s WWE RAW, NXT, and SmackDown

#3 How long can WWE NXT restrain Bronson Reed from breaking out?

Bronson Reed in WWE

Bronson Reed has been a top performer in WWE NXT for some time now. Reed has been impressive since the beginning of 2020, and he had a very successful run between June and October.

After a short break, Reed returned to NXT two weeks ago, and he defeated his first opponent with ease. This past week, he faced a much tougher competitor in the form of Isaiah “Swerve” Scott, and Reed defeated him, too.

.@swerveconfident will be feeling 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 in the morning! 😬 #WWENXT @bronsonreedwwe pic.twitter.com/7GgNO10EM0

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) December 31, 2020

Reed has been dominant every time he's on the show, and it’s only a matter of time before he becomes a champion in NXT. But it seems like NXT is holding Reed back so Karrion Kross and other stars get the chance to shine instead.

The 🌊carries momentum on the side of @bronsonreedwwe heading into 2021 as he defeats @swerveconfident on #WWENXT! pic.twitter.com/o1IW62ZFF0

— WWE (@WWE) December 31, 2020

NXT has plenty of talented stars, so Reed could be left in the cold for a few months. Still, if Reed continues to impress, he might force WWE to use him differently. How long can NXT wait to give "The Colossal One" a chance to break out and get to the top? With the proper booking, Reed could become the next Keith Lee.