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-Pyromaniac- · Feb 9, 2016

Ithil said:
To be honest, what segment could you have follow Daniel Bryan retiring in Seattle?

the diva revolution LOL

Technosteve · Feb 9, 2016

man i remember the foley bump live on ppv. we all thought he died

abundant · Feb 9, 2016

Ithil said:
To be honest, what segment could you have follow Daniel Bryan retiring in Seattle?

Not doing the retirement announcement at the beginning of the show could backfire as well. Everyone knows that it is happening, so the crowd would be demanding Bryan all night long.

Basically damned if you do, damned if you don't.

Liu Kang Baking A Pie · Feb 9, 2016

Kaiterra said:
You know if this had been said on friggin' TV I doubt there would have been the same level of outcry for Bryan to win the Rumble last year

I loved how they protected the "B+" narrative and never broke kayfabe on it. The only problem with it was not delivering on the payoffs other than the last minute change to the WM30 main event.

Ithil · Feb 9, 2016

abundant said:
Not doing the retirement announcement at the beginning of the show could backfire as well. Everyone knows that it is happening, so the crowd would be demanding Bryan all night long.

Basically damned if you do, damned if you don't.

If you straight up tell them at the start Bryan will be main eventing, then they'll know.

abundant · Feb 9, 2016

Ithil said:
If you straight up tell them at the start Bryan will be main eventing, then they'll know.

They'd still high jack the show, demanding Bryan.

Liu Kang Baking A Pie · Feb 9, 2016

abundant said:
They'd still high jack the show, demanding Bryan.

I mean, if that's what you call chanting for a dude at a wrestling show, a thing crowds do all the time?

People can wait until the main event when we know what it is, guys. We do it all the time.

Anth0ny · Feb 9, 2016

30 minutes

get the gifs ready, friends

JKRMA · Feb 9, 2016

No no no!

Part of me wishing it's a Mark Henry work though...

Spizz · Feb 9, 2016

Professor Beef said:
https://twitter.com/TripleH/status/696844366766149632

Good Guy Triple H

Oh man, gutting... That lead up to Wrestlemania was something real special.

I remember the night where former champions were all in the ring (source of the infamous Punk laughing GIF) and the crowd just wouldn't stop chanting Daniel Bryan and Yes while Triple H was talking. I don't think I've seen fans connect with a guy like they did for Bryan since Austin/Rock.

Going to be sad tonight.

Ithil · Feb 9, 2016

abundant said:
They'd still high jack the show, demanding Bryan.

This whole "anti-fan" thing is getting out of control.

iMax · Feb 9, 2016

They should put the Bryan segment on last and completely suspend kayfabe for it. Get everyone out for him. Would be an incredible moment.

shaowebb · Feb 9, 2016

I still wish for this to be a work. I know its not though.

SaviorX · Feb 9, 2016

I get the strange feeling he will get pedigree'd and then disappear

Nocturnowl · Feb 9, 2016

SaviorX said:
I get the strange feeling he will get pedigree'd and then disappear

This just made me imagine him immediately crumbling into dust upon pedigree impact that gets swept off in the wind.

iMax · Feb 9, 2016

Ice cold, Booker. Dayum.

Wagram · Feb 9, 2016

Never cared for his character, but I always respected his ability as an athlete.

iMax · Feb 9, 2016

Too premature for a Hall of Fame announcement tonight? I mean, I don't know why'd they would wait if he's truly done for good.

Anth0ny · Feb 9, 2016

Spizz said:
Oh man, gutting... That lead up to Wrestlemania was something real special.

I remember the night where former champions were all in the ring (source of the infamous Punk laughing GIF) and the crowd just wouldn't stop chanting Daniel Bryan and Yes while Triple H was talking. I don't think I've seen fans connect with a guy like they did for Bryan since Austin/Rock.

Going to be sad tonight.

watching that clip right now

it was the same crowd as tonight's raw

that crowd man

gnexus · Feb 9, 2016

"I'm officially retiring from the rehabilitation and the performance center, and will be entering myself into next year's Royal Rumble match! Yes! Yes! Yes!"

It's going to set up Bryan vs Brock for the title at next year's WM. Announcements of events that will happen in 1 year are always money.

don't wake me, i'm still having a great dream

Arrowgigantic · Feb 9, 2016

iMax said:
Ice cold, Booker. Dayum.

What'd he say?

iMax · Feb 9, 2016

Matthew Gallant said:
What'd he say?

"Money's gonna be really tight for D-Bry now".

hamchan · Feb 9, 2016

Has to be the last segment right. They can't follow that up with anything else.

TimeEffect · Feb 9, 2016

Money's gonna be tight? Why? Medical bills?

iMax · Feb 9, 2016

TimeEffect said:
Money's gonna be tight? Why? Medical bills?

Presumably because he's going to find another job. At least that's what he was insinuating.

Semblance · Feb 9, 2016

Professor Beef said:
https://twitter.com/TripleH/status/696844366766149632

Good Guy Triple H

Sanjuro · Feb 9, 2016

iMax said:
Too premature for a Hall of Fame announcement tonight? I mean, I don't know why'd they would wait if he's truly done for good.

He would be Tony Dungy tier for sure.

User1608 · Feb 9, 2016

jmdajr said:
Triple H- One of my favorite @WrestleMania moments ever.
Always have been and always will be an A+. #ThankYouDanielBryan

Fuck.

:'(

Aww. You know, I get conflicted with my feelings in regards to HHH, one of of the very best but also an asshole... But damn, I'm really sad now. Very classy.

sajj316 · Feb 9, 2016

I'm going to be in tears tonight ...

Rebel Leader · Feb 9, 2016

And the intro

def sim · Feb 9, 2016

Later on? Maan, fuck

Limit · Feb 9, 2016

This is totally a work. All storyline.

Downhome · Feb 9, 2016

Remember the amazing Mark Henry "retirement" where he turned heel and destroyed Cena? I really wish this with Daniel Bryan was a swerve like that, but I know it isn't (really, I do). I hate when any of these guys have to end their career like this. Ugh.

Kaiterra · Feb 9, 2016

Liu Kang Baking A Pie said:
I loved how they protected the "B+" narrative and never broke kayfabe on it. The only problem with it was not delivering on the payoffs other than the last minute change to the WM30 main event.

Yeah that was ultimately my problem.

Diablos54 · Feb 9, 2016

Kaiterra said:
Yeah that was ultimately my problem.

Current WWE are masters are edging.

NYR · Feb 9, 2016

It's not a storyline. They are trying to remove doubt about DB showing up at MW and put the attention on Roman so fans will cheer for him. This is all about making Roman look strong.

Queen of Hunting · Feb 9, 2016

Limit said:
This is totally a work. All storyline.

Thank u Bryan shirt on wwe shop

Dark Ninja · Feb 9, 2016

Pushing this to the end. Gonna get those ratings at all costs

Liu Kang Baking A Pie · Feb 9, 2016

Dark Ninja said:
Pushing this to the end. Gonna get those ratings at all costs

Nothing can follow it.

Cynicism in wrestling is more poisonous than anything WWE fucks up. It's just so tiring.

Limit · Feb 9, 2016

Queen of Hunting said:
Thank u Bryan shirt on wwe shop

Dedication to the work, friend.

pantsattack · Feb 9, 2016

Professor Beef said:
https://twitter.com/TripleH/status/696844366766149632

Good Guy Triple H

OK, this got to me.

Diablos54 · Feb 9, 2016

Liu Kang Baking A Pie said:
Nothing can follow it.

Of course something can? I don't remember Edge's retirement being handled like this. Just put 2 great guys out there for 30/40 minutes and tear the house down, assuming the quality is there the audience will eat it up.

Thorakai · Feb 9, 2016

Daniel Bryan got one of the best payoffs you can ask for in this business. Great Mania moment that won't be topped anytime soon. At the very least he got that moment.

The Temple is waiting with open arms, Danielo Bryano

Liu Kang Baking A Pie · Feb 9, 2016

Diablos54 said:
Of course something can? I don't remember Edge's retirement being handled like this. Just put 2 great guys out there for 30/40 minutes and tear the house down, assuming the quality is there the audience will eat it up.

Do you really give a shit? Is this even going to matter in 2.5 hours?

Diablos54 · Feb 9, 2016

Liu Kang Baking A Pie said:
Do you really give a shit? Is this even going to matter in 2.5 hours?

Of course I give a shit I want to see this done right? Not every day you get a wrestler on the level of Daniel Bryan retire, especially considering how it all went down.

Liu Kang Baking A Pie · Feb 9, 2016

Diablos54 said:
Of course I give a shit I want to see this done right? Not every day you get a wrestler on the level of Daniel Bryan retire, especially considering how it all went down.

So then why wouldn't it be in the main event slot?

?????

Diablos54 · Feb 9, 2016

Liu Kang Baking A Pie said:
So then why wouldn't it be in the main event slot?

?????

Uh... Because I didn't think any of this through?

billy beane · Feb 9, 2016

Tonight D Brine is giving his retirement speech. Midway through this heartfelt, emotional speech, this begins to play on the titantron.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gK1Dro5pr_0

Muhammad Hassan, now a member of ISIS, attacks our beloved hero, which leads to a match at WrestleMania. Bryan's retirement match, where our valiant hero wins.

Book it.

Sparkedglory · Feb 9, 2016

This sucks

Liu Kang Baking A Pie · Feb 9, 2016

Diablos54 said:
Uh... Because I didn't think any of this through?

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