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

the diva revolution LOL

 

[Technosteve]

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

 

[abundant]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

30 minutes


get the gifs ready, friends

 

[JKRMA]

No no no!
Part of me wishing it's a Mark Henry work though...

 

[Spizz]

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]

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

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

 

[iMax]

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]

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

 

[SaviorX]

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

 

[Nocturnowl]

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]

Ice cold, Booker. Dayum.

 

[Wagram]

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

 

[iMax]

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]

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]

"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.

Spoiler

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

 

[Arrowgigantic]

Ice cold, Booker. Dayum.

What'd he say?

 

[iMax]

What'd he say?

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

 

[hamchan]

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

 

[TimeEffect]

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

 

[iMax]

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]

https://twitter.com/TripleH/status/696844366766149632

Good Guy Triple H

 

[Sanjuro]

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]

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]

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

 

[Rebel Leader]

And the intro

 

[def sim]

Later on? Maan, fuck

 

[Limit]

This is totally a work. All storyline.

 

[Downhome]

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]

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]

Yeah that was ultimately my problem.

Current WWE are masters are edging.

 

[NYR]

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]

This is totally a work. All storyline.

Thank u Bryan shirt on wwe shop

 

[Dark Ninja]

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

 

[Liu Kang Baking A Pie]

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]

Thank u Bryan shirt on wwe shop

Dedication to the work, friend.

 

[pantsattack]

https://twitter.com/TripleH/status/696844366766149632

Good Guy Triple H

OK, this got to me.

 

[Diablos54]

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]

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.

Spoiler

The Temple is waiting with open arms, Danielo Bryano

 

[Liu Kang Baking A Pie]

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]

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]

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]

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

?????

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

 

[billy beane]

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]

This sucks

 

[Liu Kang Baking A Pie]

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