Daniel Bryan returned to WWE Tuesday night when the former world champion appeared on SmackDown Live and gave a heartfelt speech on returning to the ring.
Daniel Bryan’s WWE comeback was poignant right up until he got power bombed
What a way to return.
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Bryan was cleared to return to the ring following a two-year absence due to post-concussion syndrome. Despite being cleared by several independent doctors, the WWE medical staff had not cleared Bryan to return to the ring — citing concern over the 10-plus concussions he’d suffered over the years. On Tuesday it was announced he was cleared by WWE medical staff, paving the way for his return — which was met with mixed emotions from wrestling fans. Naturally people were happy to see the fan-favorite return, but concerned about his long-term health.
Any signs WWE would ease Bryan back into competition were quickly erased when he was attacked by Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn.
Taking a power bomb on the ring apron? One heck of a way to show you’re OK to compete.
