The “Yes!” movement has come to an end, as WWE wrestler Daniel Bryan has announced his retirement today.
Due to medical reasons, effective immediately, I am announcing my retirement. Tonight on Raw, I'll have a chance to elaborate. #gratitude
— Daniel Bryan (@WWEDanielBryan) February 8, 2016
For the past two years, Bryan has been riddled with injuries. In May of 2014, the WWE superstar had surgery due to a lingering neck problem. With fears of undergoing a second surgery on his right elbow, he went to Denver to undergo the Muscle Technique Activations program which successfully returned strength to his right arm. He returned to in-ring action on January 15th, 2014 and would then win the WWE Intercontinental Championship during Wrestlemania 31.
His title reign was unfortunately cut short. During a taping of Smackdown on April 14th , Bryan received an unplanned cut on his forehead. After undergoing an MRI, he announced that he would be out indefinitely.
While the results of the MRI were not released, Bryan revealed in July that the injury was concussion based. Since then the former WWE Champion has been vocal on his doctors clearing him to wrestle, but WWE doctors have not cleared him due to health precautions.
Daniel Bryan is set to announce details on his retirement on tonight’s RAW on USA at 7PM CST.
The wrestling community has gone to Twitter with #ThankYouDanielBryan!
Check out the reactions below:
U have to work w/ the best to learn…sorry to hear the news but a pleasure sharing the ring. #ThankYouDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/KVpJj9txf9
— Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) February 8, 2016
https://twitter.com/FightOwensFight/status/696819657085300736
Some dragons are real. . .#ThankYouDanielBryan
— Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) February 8, 2016
.@WWEDanielBryan arrives and signs autographs for the @WWEUniverse! #ThankYouDanielBryan https://t.co/r9TRls6Gax pic.twitter.com/df0WBGuDJ1
— WWE (@WWE) February 8, 2016
Sad news for @WWE…But, was his career so special that it will live on forever? #YesYesYes #ThankYouDanielBryan https://t.co/h6yEFd36Vn
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) February 8, 2016
