WWE Fans, Superstars React to Daniel Bryan's Retirement Announcement
Daniel Bryan announced his retirement from wrestling due to medical reasons on Monday, Feb. 8, via Twitter and elaborated his condition at the conclusion of this week's Monday Night RAW in Seattle. According to PWInsider, Bryan underwent several tests in New York City days before the Royal Rumble where the results showed that he cannot wrestle anymore, per Wrestle Zone.
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
"It is with a heavy heart and utmost sadness that I announce my retirement. Today, when I woke up this morning I felt nothing but gratitude because I have gotten to do the things I loved for 16 years. Trust me, I don't want to be doing this anymore than you guys don't want me to be doing this," Bryan said as quoted by FOX Sports.
The former WWE World Heavyweight champion thanked all the fans that supported him as well as the people that helped him throughout his career. Bryan was also grateful for all the things that have happened during his time in the WWE and all the people he has met including Connor Michalek and his wife Brie Bella.
Many wrestling fans, superstars and sports figures reacted on Bryan's retirement Twitter. You can view all the well wishes below.
An accomplished career will be celebrated tonight. The #YesMovement has come to Seattle. #ThankYouDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/yrgWI7U0ns
— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) February 9, 2016
One of my favorite @WrestleMania moments ever. Always have been and always will be an A+. #ThankYouDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/DBVaeuFQvO — Triple H (@TripleH) February 8, 2016
#ThankYouDanielBryan for DOING what most only talk about. Challenging everything. Authority, conformity, perception. Redefining valor. — John Cena (@JohnCena) February 9, 2016
The respect I have for you is unmeasurable. You were good to Generico and I when you didn’t have to be…#BestInTheWorld #ThankYouDanielBryan — Kevin Owens (@FightOwensFight) February 8, 2016
Without @WWEDanielBryan, many of the performers you love in @WWENXT & @WWE would never have been hired. He broke down barriers for us all. — Sami Zayn (@iLikeSamiZayn) February 8, 2016
#ThankYouAmericanDragon #ThankYouDanielBryan Thank you for your contributions to @ringofhonor @WWEDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/Qsa3gPRx5G — ROH Wrestling (@ringofhonor) February 8, 2016
@WWEDanielBryan First The Beast now The Beard? #ThankYouDanielBryan for representing the #PNW with passion and dedication. We love you too. — Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) February 9, 2016
Thank you @WWEDanielBryan. You're welcome here any time. Remember 2014? Yes! Yes! Yes! #SFGiants https://t.co/rYnhUqljIh — San Francisco Giants (@SFGiants) February 9, 2016
Thanks for the hours and hours of entertainment, @WWEDanielBryan. #ThankYouDanielBryan — Michelle Beadle (@MichelleDBeadle) February 9, 2016
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