5 Little known moments from Daniel Bryan's career

John Cena, Daniel Bryan and Triple H prior to their SummerSlam showdownThe professional wrestling world is still reeling from the groundbreaking announcement this past Monday. Former WWE World Heavyweight champion, and one of the greatest technical wrestlers to have ever laced a pair of boots, Daniel Bryan has announced his retirement from WWE.Bryan’s history with injuries and concussions has forced the beloved superstar to bring an end to his illustrious career. Bryan initially made a name for himself on the independent scene, and earned a reputation for being one of the most technically gifted wrestlers of all time.Bryan was then signed by WWE, and has since captured the imagination of the WWE Universe.Tributes and goodwill have poured in from around the world, and the ‘Yes Man’ had the opportunity to bid farewell to the WWE Universe on RAW. Today, we give you five lesser known moments from Daniel Bryan’s storied career.

#5 Bryan had the opportunity to wrestle his mentor

 

The relationship Bryan shares with William Regal is a special one. Regal took Bryan under his wing when he realized Bryan’s untapped potential and has been one of the biggest influences in Bryan’s life and career.

To this day, Daniel Bryan credits Regal for his success in the professional wrestling industry, and considers Regal not just as a mentor, but as a father figure.

One of the many things that endeared Bryan to Regal was his technical prowess inside the ring. Bryan was a ring general and learned things at a quick pace. Once Bryan was out of Shawn’s wrestling school, he started working the independents, sometimes wrestling in front of 5 – 10 people.

Bryan always performed to the best of his abilities, and never stopped learning.

The fans have always wanted to see Bryan taking on William Regal, with Regal being highly underrated, and is touted as one of the greatest in – ring technicians in wrestling history. However, Bryan already faced Regal back in ’01, and considers the match as one of the best matches in his career.

This was also when Regal understood Bryan’s potential, and took an interest in the American Dragon.