Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan announced on Monday via Twitter that he is retiring from pro wrestling due to medical reasons. He tweeted out the following:
“Due to medical reasons, effective immediately, I am announcing my retirement. Tonight on Raw, I’ll have a chance to elaborate. #gratitude.”
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
Bryan has been out of action since last April after he suffered a concussion. Bryan has suffered several concussions during his career.
You can watch Bryan’s retirement speech here:
Bryan signed with WWE in August 2009 and appeared on the first season of NXT. He would win the WWE Title (four-times), Intercontinental Title (one-time), United States Title (one-time), and Tag Team Titles (one-time) during his WWE career.
The UFC took a moment to acknowledge Bryan’s retirement and posted this on Twitter:
“@WWEDanielBryan Wishing you the best, Bryan! #YesYesYes
cc: @DiegoSanchezUFC @WWE.”
.@WWEDanielBryan Wishing you the best, Bryan! #YesYesYes
cc: @DiegoSanchezUFC @WWE pic.twitter.com/N4iwRVfS6J— UFC (@ufc) February 8, 2016
Bryan has been a long time fan of MMA and trains part-time with Benson Henderson.
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