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Citing a recent interview with BT Sports, Sportskeeda noted that Daniel Bryan has revealed his list of WWE dream opponents. While he’s faced some of them in the past, he believes that they could do a lot more if given the chance to face off again. According to Bryan, he’d like to face a number […]

Daniel Bryan’s days as a regular WWE in-ring performer are coming to an end, according to the superstar. In a recent interview with BT Sports, by way of Sportskeeda, the former World Champion revealed that fatherhood will be his new main job in the near future. Bryan stated that he still loves performing and doesn’t […]

According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, by way of Sportskeeda, Daniel Bryan and Kevin Owens are two of the names on WWE’s shortlist of superstars to feud with Roman Reigns after this month’s Survivor Series event. The Universal Champion is currently without challengers on Friday Night SmackDown. He recently defeated his cousin […]

According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, by way of Ringside News, WWE superstar Daniel Bryan is reportedly using his position as a writer to elevate talent. The superstar has been a member of the Friday Night SmackDown creative team, as well as an in-ring talent, in recent months. As The Inquisitr previously […]

Monday Night Raw superstar Mustafa Ali revealed on the latest edition of Corey Graves’ After the Bell podcast that Daniel Bryan helped make his main roster debut in December of 2018 a memorable one. As quoted on Thursday by Sportskeeda, Ali recalled the time he was first told that he was moving from 205 Live […]

During his appearance on last night’s episode of Talking Smack, by way of Sportskeeda, WWE superstar Daniel Bryan revealed that his time as an in-ring performer is coming to an end. In the interview, Bryan put over some of the younger stars on the roster. However, toward the end of the segment, he opened up […]

On this Saturday’s edition of Talking Smack, former WWE Champion Daniel Bryan opened up about his recent return to the ring after several months on hiatus. According to the Friday Night SmackDown superstar, it appears that his athleticism and endurance levels are no longer where they were during the prime years of his career. As […]

On its official website, WWE confirmed Thursday that Daniel Bryan will be making his first appearance after an extended hiatus on this week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown. “Will Daniel Bryan be back on the blue brand this week? Yes! Yes! Yes!” read the company’s news release, which stressed that the former world champion’s on-air […]

Daniel Bryan won’t be returning to action any time soon, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter‘s Dave Meltzer. As documented by 411 Mania, the former World Champion recently transitioned into a backstage role as a member of the Friday Night SmackDown creative team. That will be his priority for now. Bryan has reportedly been involved […]

As documented by Sportskeeda, Daniel Bryan and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recently took to social media and teased a fight against each other. It all started after Bryan called out “The Great One” because his daughter has made him listen to the “You’re Welcome” song from Disney’s Moana too many times. Johnson is one of […]

Thanks to Friday Night SmackDown superstar Daniel Bryan’s apparent involvement in the blue brand’s creative team, it appears that a number of its less-heralded wrestlers have been getting improved pushes on recent episodes of the show. As reported on Saturday by WrestlingNews.co, Gran Metalik is one of the wrestlers who seem to have benefited from […]

Despite their respective absences from the ring, it appears that Edge and Daniel Bryan are helping WWE in other ways, as both men have reportedly been included in the writing teams of their respective brands. Citing a report from Dave Meltzer on this week’s edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, PWMania wrote that Edge and […]

PWInsider has confirmed that WWE has officially purchased EVOLVE Wrestling, ending months of rumors and negotiations between both parties. According to the report, the deal was finalized recently. WWE has worked with EVOLVE in the past, and the deal seems like a natural progression for both companies. WWE hosted an EVOLVE pay-per-view on the WWE […]

There was already a bit of confusion for WWE fans after Sami Zayn had the Intercontinental Championship taken from him. After having the title taken due to not defending it, a tournament with eight superstars became the new reality. On tonight’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown, the finals came together, and it will feature a […]

A couple of weeks ago, Drew Gulak’s impressive WWE run came to a sudden end when his contract expired. It was a shock to fans who thought he was receiving a massive push, which included matches and a partnership with Daniel Bryan. Now, Gulak has been reinstated back onto the roster page of Friday Night […]

As documented by WrestlingNews.co, Drew Gulak is no longer with WWE. The former superstar wrestled on last night’s Friday Night SmackDown in a losing effort against Daniel Bryan, but that match appears to be his last for the company at the time of this writing. The report states that Gulak’s profile has been moved to […]

With Daniel Bryan recently teaming up with Drew Gulak as he feuds with Intercontinental Champion Sami Zayn and his villainous faction, it appears that the former WWE Champion is hinting at the formation of a stable of his own, with the possible addition of a third member to his newly-formed alliance: former American Alpha member […]

There comes a time in every WWE superstar’s life where their career has rounded the turn heading toward the end. A few years ago, Daniel Bryan’s career was resurrected after a long medical retirement. After two years of being back in the ring, he is again getting ready to take time off — this time […]

There is very little doubt that almost every WWE fan would love to have CM Punk return to the ring for another run. As a recurring panelist on WWE Backstage, Punk discusses wrestling and gives his thoughts on superstars as they are today. He’s often asked about getting back in the ring and has now […]

WWE is often criticized for micro-managing the product and not affording creative freedom to the superstars. While superstars are welcome to pitch ideas to the team of writers and the boss, everything must be approved by Vince McMahon, and he has a reputation for not allowing the roster to develop their own ideas without some […]

While many wrestling fans and performers consider Daniel Bryan to be one of the best in-ring superstars on the planet, the opinions of the legends who’ve been there and done it all tend to boast some added significance. One legendary superstar who was a fan of the Friday Night SmackDown superstar was none other than […]

The “Road to WrestleMania” is going strong, but WWE superstars have one more big event in the way before the full focus can shift to Tampa. On Sunday evening, the Elimination Chamber will take place and the card has now been updated and finalized. Along with two huge Chamber Matches, a number of titles are […]

As WWE prepares for one of the biggest pay-per-views of the year this Sunday, they still have one more show to go through. Friday Night SmackDown will take place this evening, and it is the go-home show for the Royal Rumble this weekend. While the final events will lead into the two big battle royals […]

CM Punk is back with WWE in a way, but strictly isn’t since he’s actually employed by FOX to work on Backstage. With that being said, Punk seemingly doesn’t have to follow along with every single rule that WWE has in place for its employees, and that’s likely what gave him the latitude to make […]

There are countless dream matches that WWE fans wish could happen, but they aren’t the only ones with visions in their heads. CM Punk recently returned to the wrestling world in a limited capacity as he appears on WWE Backstage, but will he ever wrestle again? There are a number of matches which would be […]

Bray Wyatt and Daniel Bryan are set to compete for the Universal Championship at next month’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view, but “The Fiend” sent a warning to his opponent via his Instagram account over the weekend ahead of the event. According to Wyatt, Bryan is one of the best opponents he’s ever faced and he has […]

With less than a month to go until the Royal Rumble, WWE is already preparing the card and putting matches together for the pay-per-view. As of this writing, there is only one match confirmed for the card, but another has been built up for weeks on Friday Night SmackDown. A match between Lacey Evans and […]

On January 26, 2020, WWE will host their first big pay-per-view of the year with the Royal Rumble, and the card is already coming together. The year 2019 may not yet be over, but the WWE Universal Championship match from the blue brand was confirmed on this week’s Friday Night SmackDown. After a series of […]

Daniel Bryan has been absent from WWE television since the post-Survivor Series episode of Friday Night SmackDown, where he was attacked by “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt. The segment showed Wyatt tearing out chunks of Bryan’s hair, and according to a new report, the plan is for the superstar to remain off television for a while […]

As documented by Wrestling Inc., Corey Graves used his latest After the Bell podcast to discuss Daniel Bryan‘s upcoming Survivor Series match with Bray Wyatt. During the show, the announcer revealed that he thinks Bryan is the best wrestler in the world, and he has high hopes for his big match. “Daniel Bryan, I think, […]

There is still a lot that needs to be settled before Survivor Series, but WWE knows it isn’t all just about brand warfare. On this week’s Friday Night SmackDown, Daniel Bryan has summoned WWE Universal Champion Bray Wyatt for a face-to-face before they clash in the ring on Sunday night. The blue brand will also […]

At Crown Jewel, the WWE Universal Championship changed hands from Seth Rollins to Bray “The Fiend” Wyatt, and the new champion’s next feud could be with one of multiple superstars. Fans didn’t know what was going to happen after Crown Jewel, as both major titles were on Friday Night SmackDown, but that situation has been […]

In less than two weeks, WWE will present its next big event from Saudi Arabia with a star-studded card for Crown Jewel. There have already been numerous big matches announced for the card with boxer Tyson Fury and newly signed Cain Velasquez in two of them. While a number of major names have already been […]

Daniel Bryan’s comeback is one of the most heartwarming stories in the history of sports entertainment. After being forced to retire in 2016 because of head injuries, he made his in-ring comeback last year looking better than ever. His return could be short-lived, however, as he’s already planning his retirement from full-time competition in the […]

Over the course of the last year, Daniel Bryan’s journey through WWE has taken some really strange and wild turns. He has always been one of the most popular superstars and the ultimate babyface, but that all changed, and he turned into an excellent heel. After being aligned with Erick Rowan, a feud with Roman […]

Many fans love to think that the world of professional wrestling is something that takes them out of reality, and that is what happens quite often. A lot of people fail to remember that the wrestlers do have real lives separate from their characters and things happen to them outside of the ring. Daniel Bryan […]

Later this month, CM Punk is going to appear at Starrcast III and The Inquisitr reported that his agent allegedly reached out to WWE about a job. There has been a lot of talk lately about the former WWE Champion and with an Internet-smart world, they’re going to pick up on it. At a recent […]

When a wrestler joins WWE and becomes one of its superstars, they may end up having their name changed to something entirely different. This is usually done so that Vince McMahon can have copyright over that name in the future and for the superstar to begin their next wrestling journey. One current SmackDown Live superstar […]

Around one year ago, Big Cass ended up receiving his release from WWE which concluded his tenure after six years with the company. Over the course of the last year, it has become known that Cass (now known as CaZXL) was dealing with a lot of issues which included his mental health. Now, he’s opening […]

While Daniel Bryan may not have an official match scheduled for this weekend’s SummerSlam pay-per-view, the environmentalist heel might still play a big part in the show. This week’s episode of SmackDown Live concluded with Buddy Murphy claiming Rowan was responsible for recent attacks on Roman Reigns. The former Shield member was nearly crushed by […]

Over the course of the last couple of weeks, one of the main storylines has been the mysterious attacks coming at Roman Reigns. Many have wondered who may be behind them or where this is all leading, and SmackDown Live provided some answers, but did it give all of them? Even though Rowan was revealed […]

For the last couple of weeks, there have been some very strange happenings going on in WWE, and they have one thing in common – Roman Reigns. The former WWE Champion was attacked last week in a forklift incident, and on this week’s Monday Night Raw, he was almost run down by a car in […]

After more than two-and-a-half years of cutting vicious promos against WWE’s babyfaces and delivering merciless beatdowns to them during and outside of matches, it looks like Samoa Joe might be on his way to making his first babyface turn since joining the main roster early in 2017. As recapped by WrestlingNews.co, Joe took part in […]

One of the big rumors going around the wrestling world this past week is that Vince McMahon decided to rewrite the entire episode of SmackDown Live at the last minute. This is not the first time that the WWE boss has done this, but it may end up being the last with his new Executive […]

This past Tuesday’s episode of SmackDown Live ended on a dramatic note. During a backstage segment, a scaffolding fell on top of Roman Reigns — which has left the WWE Universe wondering ever since who is the culprit behind the attack. The most obvious answer is Samoa Joe. With the two brawlers set to slug […]

This week’s SmackDown Live can be chalked up as a success for WWE. As noted by The Inquisitr, the show was reportedly rewritten by Vince McMahon just hours before going on air. However, the risk paid off as the ratings were the highest they’ve been in weeks and Eric Bischoff officially began his tenure as […]

This week’s episode of SmackDown Live saw a jump in the ratings, and it also marked the first time that Eric Bischoff sat in on production meetings since signing with WWE. While Bischoff merely sat in and met with the creative team, he did not have a lot to do with how the show transpired. […]

On Sunday evening, Daniel Bryan and Rowan lost the SmackDown Tag Team Titles at Extreme Rules, and they were captured by The New Day. Bryan, who has really elevated his career even more since becoming a heel, gave a scathing promo after the event which ripped the entire WWE tag team division. Now, the promotion […]

Unless it is the Royal Rumble or a match on a huge pay-per-view, battle royals are typically the way that WWE gets more talent onto the card. It is an easy way to have a lot of superstars to become featured and end up with a decent paycheck. On Monday Night Raw, a star-filled 10-man […]

At WWE’s Extreme Rules pay-per-view on Sunday, a number of titles changed hands, including the SmackDown Tag Team Championships, which The New Day won in a three-way match that also featured Heavy Machinery and erstwhile champions Daniel Bryan and Rowan. While WWE’s immediate plans for The New Day are still unclear, it appears that Bryan […]