Bron Breakker has aligned with Paul Heyman, a WWE Hall of Famer, after losing his intercontinental championship at WrestleMania 41.
What happened?
Breakker took out former WWE champions Roman Reigns and CM Punk on Monday Night Raw, instantly pushing him to the forefront.
He laid out two all-time WWE greats the next night, showcasing his skills.
Why it matters for Bron Breakker
Paul Heyman has carefully mentored Breakker behind the scenes at the behest of WWE executives, nurturing a real relationship.
Breakker's growth on a weekly basis is absolutely mind-boggling, according to Heyman.
What comes next?
WWE's creative direction indicates that Breakker will mix it up with Reigns and Punk in the coming months, a pivotal test after a strong run.
Breakker has dreamed of this moment since he was a teenager, and is excited to learn from Heyman.
He previously had a memorable short encounter with Reigns at the Royal Rumble, spearing him in the match.
Breakker told CBS Sports that working with Heyman is a gift, and he loves learning from him.
Heyman has regularly praised Breakker, the son of professional wrestler Rick Steiner and nephew of former WCW world heavyweight champion Scott Steiner.
Breakker's relationship with Heyman goes back generations, with Heyman working with his dad and uncle back in the day.
As soon as Breakker got called up and brought into the business at that level, Heyman saw something in him and they started building a friendship and rapport.
Breakker is driven and ambitious, and anyone around him is inspired to up their game.
He is super excited to work with Reigns, who he considers the greatest of all time.
Breakker's execution of Heyman's on-screen union was shocking, but it was also inevitable, given Heyman's praise for him.
The wealth of knowledge Heyman carries is unparalleled, and Breakker is lucky to be part of anything he is doing.
Breakker's character needs to be developed, and Heyman is the best person to help him with that.
He is insane how much Heyman knows at the highest level, and Breakker couldn't be luckier.
Breakker's growth is awe-inspiring, and he is excited to see what the future holds.