tana Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 http://i.imgur.com/cCL4svF.png Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RKOwnage Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't it supposedly a stipulation in his contract that it "freezes" when he's hurt? So maybe if he retires, the clock runs on his contract so he can eventually get out of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukess11 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Either way, his speech on Raw should give an indication. It will be sad regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RKOwnage Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 For sure. I'm holding out hope that Kevin Owens is gonna attack setting up a Mania match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfRoMaN36 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Well the last shred of my interest in the company as a whole is gone today. I haven't seen a full episode of RAW since before WM 30. I saw the one recently where Rock returned because I thought MAYBE it would be Bryan that would return instead. Really such a shame. The guy really got ****ed over by the WWE. I wish him the best. And I hope he does in fact work again. In fact I'm sure he will once the contract expires. I'll support the guy and watch him wherever he goes. I just know the E just dropped the ball on their most over babyface and certainly lost this viewer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Jonathan Coachman tweeted that it is not a work. Hope is fading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukess11 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Coach tweeted saying that he is done for good. He sounded like he was talking to Bryan earlier to set up their interview. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mootinie Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 He went for more tests on the Thursday before Royal Rumble. These were timing tests, they test the pathways of the brain. He got the results back on January 28th (the Thursday after Royal Rumble) and well... obviously they weren't good. The results were scary enough to finally convince him that retirement was the right move. He's finished for good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrippler Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I have this feeling that Bryan will give his retirement speech and someone from League of Nations will interrupt him and we will have him in a feud with someone (Sheamus?) and a match at Fastlane leading to something at Mania. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfRoMaN36 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 He went for more tests on the Thursday before Royal Rumble. These were timing tests, they test the pathways of the brain. He got the results back on January 28th (the Thursday after Royal Rumble) and well... obviously they weren't good. The results were scary enough to finally convince him that retirement was the right move. He's finished for good. From what I've read, Bryan tried to give his notice, but was not only blocked, the WWE froze his contract so that time would not elapse. Retirement was his only way out of that situation. If this is true, than this probably means he will wrestle again when his contract is up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mootinie Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 From what I've read, Bryan tried to give his notice, but was not only blocked, the WWE froze his contract so that time would not elapse. Retirement was his only way out of that situation. If this is true, than this probably means he will wrestle again when his contract is up. Not exactly true. His contract wasn't frozen when his notice was rejected, it was frozen when he got injured (as per WWE's policy). WWE's doctor rejected his notice because WWE are scared about concussion lawsuits and the likes. Letting Bryan wrestle elsewhere is a bad idea for all parties involved because pro wrestlers never know just how hurt they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Final Countdown Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 William Regal: In 2004 I wrote in my book that the proudest thing in my career was having a hand in the training of Brian Danielson.,now Daniel Bryan.That fact still hasn't changed.He's had an unmatched career and changed the world of Pro Wrestling and Sports Entertainment.On top of that he is one of the nicest people I have ever met and a truly great man.I can't ever see a time when he wont be a part of my life.What a lucky man I am. Dang it Regal, quit chopping those onions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milamber Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 This certainly looks legit to me but if it were a work it would be best the best damn work of all time. An Owens vs Bryan Retirement match at Wrestlemania would be epic. Here's KO's tweet: "The respect I have for you is unmeasurable. You were good to Generico and I when you didn’t have to be…#BestInTheWorld #ThankYouDanielBryan" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfRoMaN36 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Not exactly true. His contract wasn't frozen when his notice was rejected, it was frozen when he got injured (as per WWE's policy). WWE's doctor rejected his notice because WWE are scared about concussion lawsuits and the likes. Letting Bryan wrestle elsewhere is a bad idea for all parties involved because pro wrestlers never know just how hurt they are. I don't doubt the first part of what you said, but I feel like not letting Bryan wrestle elsewhere has more to do with the WWE "protecting their asset." Basically if he can't work for them, he can't work for anyone else. Which is as childish as it is impractical. Of course this is all speculation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyver3 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I don't doubt the first part of what you said, but I feel like not letting Bryan wrestle elsewhere has more to do with the WWE "protecting their asset." Basically if he can't work for them, he can't work for anyone else. Which is as childish as it is impractical. Of course this is all speculation. if by protecting their asset you mean trying to keep him out of a wheel chair or god forbid another Benoit. If the the word about the tests he took is indeed true and he does try wrestling after his contract is up I will lose all respect for him, though it would be hard to imagine another company taking the risk on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhawk8492 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 It sucks if Daniel Bryan is retiring and we are stuck with Roman Reigns. I hate the WWE sometimes. TWO doctors cleared him to wrestle. Yet WWE won't clear him. If anything Bryan might just get out of his WWE contract and go back to ROH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfRoMaN36 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 if by protecting their asset you mean trying to keep him out of a wheel chair or god forbid another Benoit. If the the word about the tests he took is indeed true and he does try wrestling after his contract is up I will lose all respect for him, though it would be hard to imagine another company taking the risk on him. I just don't see such a huge company like the WWE "having a heart." I'm not saying people on top weren't concerned. They are human after all. I'm sure after Eddie passed away that Vince, as a person, was affected. However I think him recreating the Wellness program was more of him covering his ass than out of legitimate concern for anyone's safety. Call me a cynic, but I would venture to guess that the WWE blocking Bryan's resignation has much more to do with the company not wanting their top babyface working elsewhere, while they themselves do not want to be liable for any injuries he sustains while working for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iruleall15 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I just don't see such a huge company like the WWE "having a heart." I'm not saying people on top weren't concerned. They are human after all. I'm sure after Eddie passed away that Vince, as a person, was affected. However I think him recreating the Wellness program was more of him covering his ass than out of legitimate concern for anyone's safety. Call me a cynic, but I would venture to guess that the WWE blocking Bryan's resignation has much more to do with the company not wanting their top babyface working elsewhere, while they themselves do not want to be liable for any injuries he sustains while working for them. Yea I agree. ITs WWE refusing to let him wrestle to protect themselves from a lawsuit they semi deserve(them running 90000 shows a year is stupid and over board) while guys blaming just WWE is stupid and undeserving though. But them keeping him hostage not letting him perform is stupid. How is there not a clause in these contracts stating they know the risks they are performing and cannot take legal action against the company for damages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RKOwnage Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Please stop speculating based on what you read on dirt sheets. Just appreciate his career for now. We'll see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSelfDestruct Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 concussions are serious stuff. we don't need another Benoit.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhawk8492 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I still think its dumb WWE is forcing him to retire two doctors cleared him. To hell with safety concerns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-Nection Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I was really wanting that to be a work...but for now you will be missed brother! Thank you Daniel Bryan for the blood sweat and tears! Thank you for the memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crychon Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 My cable cut out during the middle of the speech so now I have to wait until it's up on Hulu tomorrow to watch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-Nection Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 My cable cut out during the middle of the speech so now I have to wait until it's up on Hulu tomorrow to watch it. It was heart wrenching....I could barely watch it. He tried to stay positive but it was killing me to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfRoMaN36 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Yeah I was really holding onto some faint hope that it's some work. I'm glad I at least got to see his farewell address. But I've got to say I feel deflated. Bryan was really the only reason I followed wrestling since Punk left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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