Who said what: WWE legends and superstars react to Daniel Bryan's retirement
Retirements are always hard to digest and when it is of stars who are universally loved, it gets even tougher to deal with it. Daniel Bryan’s retirement segment on RAW was drenched with emotion and left every fan with moist eyes.
WWE superstars and legends took to Twitter and sent out their messages regarding the retirement of one of the most over superstars of the last decade. Below are the best ones of the lot we put together:
#ThankYouDanielBryan for DOING what most only talk about. Challenging everything. Authority, conformity, perception. Redefining valor.
— John Cena (@JohnCena) February 9, 2016
Thank you Daniel Bryan! . . ! #ThankYouDanielBryan
— Jeff Hardy (@JEFFHARDYBRAND) February 9, 2016
An accomplished career will be celebrated tonight. The #YesMovement has come to Seattle. #ThankYouDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/yrgWI7U0ns
— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) February 9, 2016
#ThankYouDanielBryan for making a difference & for showing the world dreams can come true. #YesYesYes #WeAreGrateful pic.twitter.com/0NPHVR1XnV
— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) February 9, 2016
U have to work w/ the best to learn...sorry to hear the news but a pleasure sharing the ring. #ThankYouDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/KVpJj9txf9
— Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) February 8, 2016
#ThankYouDaniel One of the guys who made me want to better myself even more! https://t.co/xCUQZKuhfv
— The Big Guy (@Ryback22) February 8, 2016
Wrestling was given a lot by @WWEDanielBryan & we'll be losing a lot in his absence. It was a blast to tour w/you bud! Be well. #DanielBryan
— Josh Barnett (@JoshLBarnett) February 8, 2016
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— Coach (@CMPunk) February 9, 2016
Selfishly. I always wanted 1 more, DB! I'm no mark for titles, etc. but us "not quite ready for prime time players"
— Dolph Ziggler (@HEELZiggler) February 8, 2016
"tied" taker/shawn
As I sit here tonight, I do so with a mix of emotions. Everything from selfishly profound sadness to relief tinged.. pic.twitter.com/i63PWnaHds
— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) February 9, 2016
@WWEDanielBryan:Hope the rest of ur journey will be as great as ur 16 yrs in the squared circle! May our paths get to cross again soon...
— SGT SLAUGHTER (@_SgtSlaughter) February 9, 2016
@WWEDanielBryan I've seen a lot of great wrestlers in my 45 years in this business and you're one of the best. #ThankYouDanielBryan
— Jerry Lawler (@JerryLawler) February 9, 2016
Don't cry because it's over. Be #grateful because it happened. #ThankYouDanielBryan
— Christian (@Christian4Peeps) February 9, 2016
i truly love the industry that I'm in, thanks in part to amazing performers like @WWEDanielBryan .All the besr to you! #ThankYouDanielBryan
— Howard Finkel (@howardfinkel) February 9, 2016
#ThankYouDanielBryan! #RAW @WWEDanielBryan @VinceMcMahon pic.twitter.com/FdmyNfU0PG
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) February 9, 2016
.@WWEDanielBryan #ThankYouDanielBryan - a truly classy way to end a truly brilliant career. #RAW
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) February 9, 2016
Grateful #ThankYouDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/QeK42m9RXC
— Finn Bálor (@wwebalor) February 9, 2016
It was a pleasure competing with & against you and seeing you go from NXT to @WWE Champion #ThankYouDanielBryan #RAW pic.twitter.com/ceu8v7HAA9
— David Otunga (@DavidOtunga) February 9, 2016
One of the best that ever did it. #ThankYouDanielBryan
— NEVILLE (@WWENeville) February 9, 2016
The classiest of acts. God Speed DB.#ThankYouDanielBryan
— ec3 (@EthanCarterTNA) February 9, 2016
Like everyone, I'm saddened to hear of it!! I wish him the very best!! https://t.co/TqZa8O1b6i
— Shawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels) February 8, 2016
One of my favorite @WrestleMania moments ever.
— Triple H (@TripleH) February 8, 2016
Always have been and always will be an A+. #ThankYouDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/DBVaeuFQvO
Grand Slam Champion! #ThankYouDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/cOFu8FcBtt
— Brock Lesnar Guy (@BrockLesnarGuy) February 9, 2016