Daniel Bryan Released *GIVE OPINIONS*

[closet_fan]

This has to be a work or something.. He appeared at FCW on wednesday.. If they were firing him due to the Justin incident then they wouldn't have let him perform two days later.. I don't think the pieces are matching up here at all... Plus.. i can't seem to find his release page anymore on WWE.com

hmmm, that is interesting. unless they debated the situation for a bit and let him do his thing as usual.

if cole even mentions his name on RAW, then i think this would all be for not.

you have to admit, it's getting people talking regardless. now people will tune into RAW just to hear the announcers say his name or not.

 

[Twiztid Rodimus]

Well. Okay, Obviously this is a shock to everyone. But its so sudden that its hard to completely speak on it without being skeptical.

1) It is right on the heels of the biggest shock that Wwe has been able to muster in years, So why get rid of someone who has been embroiled in the storyline with the Miz AND Cole for weeks?

2) They say that its because he choked out roberts with the tie. Now, correct me if Im wrong, If that was so wrong or negative, wouldnt they have forewarned the rookies NOT to do that. They did for the chair shots, I highly doubt they wouldnt have told them about this.

Also, if it was so UNCALLED for, Why did they cut over to where he was doing it, WHILE he was doing it. We know they have full control over the cameras, so why even show it at all?

I say its a work. But we will have to see. Because if it isnt, This is going to ruin the storyline before it even truley starts

 

[Treilond]

But what you guys don't realize that is if you watched NXT the next day and they did the recap, when It got to the part Daniel Choked him with the tie, they didn't even show that on the recap, so apparently this firing is Legit

 

[VLR]

I'm pretty sure someone else took the name after he changed his twitter's name. WWE's still links to the old name, so it links to a different account.

Surely they could update his profile to remove the link?

The one thing that is really confusing is the burying of the link on wwe.com. It's almost as if they wanted the IWC to see it, then hide it from view. I mean, your everyday 'E fan might not even know he's 'gone'.

 

[Widdows]

How is choking a guy with his tie NOT PG-13? Everything in that riot was PG-13/TV-PG. There was no blood, just lots of intensity. Have you ever seen The Dark Knight? People die by the truckload in that movie, and it still managed a PG-13 rating. I've seen PG-13 movies where they drop megaton f-bombs. Don't try and tell me that Danielson choking out a guy with his tie isn't TV-PG/PG-13.

This had better be a work because unless bazillions of parents complained, it would be one stupid thing to shitcan a great guy and what looked to be a big part of your future for. Danielson would never fail a drug test or cause a ton of trouble, and to skip the suspensions and fines and go all the way to firing is just stupid to me.

If this is legit, it gives Danielson a lot of fodder to work with when he goes back to ROH. I'm hoping this is just a release of Daniel Bryan and that Bryan Danielson is still around. His release page looked different from others. It had a picture on it, which is never done to my knowledge.

To confirm, WWE sometimes publishes the photo.
http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/10461872
http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/carlitoreleased
With Carlito and Umaga they did, but with Mike Knox they didn't.
http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/knoxreleased

And this could actually kill one of the greatest angles that has potential. A group like this needs to be violent. It needs to be controversial. It needs moments like these.

Damn you Linda McMahon for trying to further your career!!

 

[The Doctor]

This has to be a work or something.. He appeared at FCW on wednesday.

This is something that's really been bothering me. Why let him take part in an awesome main event that furthered a storyline, two days after the choking incident was shown on camera, only to release the guy randomly on a Saturday. On top of that, his profile hasn't been removed from the WWE website, unlike Carlito's which was removed immediately. There are holes in this story that make me want to believe it's a work.

Also, for those who can't find his release page, go down to the section of the main page that has the "Week in Photos"/"These Divas Are Teh Hot" stories, and click on the WWE News tab. It's right there, under "Daniel Bryan Released".

As for the actual NXTWO storyline, it's not going to take a huge hit. It could still be enjoyable and fun, but I'll be very upset and I'm sure many people will notice that one of the most prolific rookies in the faction other than Barrett has suddenly vanished.

 

[MikeyNasty]

But what you guys don't realize that is if you watched NXT the next day and they did the recap, when It got to the part Daniel Choked him with the tie, they didn't even show that on the recap, so apparently this firing is Legit

It doesn't make the firing legit, because he showed up on FCW on Wednesday and had a match with The Miz, so they were continuing the storyline on a Wednesday, which is a day after NXT aired. Unless the higher-ups in the WWE were discussing his punishment following the airing of NXT, and never got around to making a decision until 15 hours ago, your theory is flawed.

 

[CaptainZaltan]

This is pretty unbelievable. I doubt even the WWE can be this moronic, so it has to be a plot-line. Who would give one of the top indie stars in the world a major push and tons of exposure, place him as one of the dominant forces in a new rebel faction, and than release him for actually helping turn that factions segment into one of the most talked about segments in the past 10 years? That's pretty much handing a win to TNA.

In my mind, Danielson's actions really cemented the NXT invasion and gave it a sense of legitimacy. Of all the talent involved, he was the one who made it feel 'real'. Without him involved, I have little interest in the angle going forward. If there is a pre-defined 'safe zone' and we have already crossed it, I don't see how the angle will work. Nothing in that segment came close to Austin dropping HHH from a crane, or being crucified by the Undertaker, or the boss's son in law dry humping a corpse in a casket...

Even if Danielson made a mistake and took it too far, that certainly doesn't justify releasing him. Pretty much everyone on the active roster and in the history of the federation has done far worse in terms of misbehaving. I have to assume that if this is legitimate, there has to be another reason. Perhaps he mouthed off to the wrong person (then again, so did CM Punk, and he wasn't released.). Or failed a wellness test (then again, a lot of people have failed wellness tests and not been released). Maybe the 'powers that be' just didn't like him and were looking for an excuse. Or maybe his release was an act of attrition by WWE management in response to negative reactions coming from the pro-PG crowd. Or perhaps, as others have speculated, it's just a story-line. Either way, this release sends the wrong message about the WWE's supposed 'new' direction, and completely kills the momentum of the NXT invasion.

If the WWE is confirming here that the greatness that was the NXT invasion was indeed an accident, and that they have no interest in producing tv that doesn't feel scripted and safe and will punish anyone who deviates from that plan, than my interest in WWE programming has been 'future endeavored' yet again.

 

[Treilond]

It doesn't make the firing legit, because he showed up on FCW on Wednesday and had a match with The Miz, so they were continuing the storyline on a Wednesday, which is a day after NXT aired. Unless the higher-ups in the WWE were discussing his punishment following the airing of NXT, and never got around to making a decision until 15 hours ago, your theory is flawed.

This is True, I'm thinking that maybe they sat on this, and wondered what they would do, then came to the decision. The prob is Daniel is one of the big players so this will crush their whole storyline before it even started. It goes from 8 to 7, and they won't mention his firing on raw, but if they do, THEN its a work because they never announce when someone has really been fired

 

[kingkong317]

This has to be a work. As legitimate as the release looks (I just looked up the official release on WWE.com), it just has to be fake.

After what happened on Raw, it'd make sense for the WWE to release some or all of those involved excluding Barrett, who probably has some form of immunity thanks to his NXT win. Remember, NXT is reality-based so it wouldn't surprise me if the WWE posted an official release to make it look legitimate and to fuck with the IWC. We could see the other rookies get released in the coming days, unless Bryan is made to be the scapegoat or something. Bryan could be gone for a few weeks, come back under his real name, and go from there.

However, if it IS real, then FUCK. The only reason for this is that Danielson pissed someone off backstage or something as I highly doubt he'd fail a drug test.

What scares me is that a big reason that this could be real is that, kayfabe, Danielson was never actually employed. He was eliminated from NXT and thus didn't have a contract from the company. From a storyline perspective, it'd make no sense to release a guy who technically never had a contract to begin with. I know the WWE doesn't always apply logic to their storylines, but you never know.

I don't know what to think. Right now, we're at the mercy of the WWE. If this is fake, they're doing a damn good job of making it seem real. They've got us by the balls and we're just going to have to wait in fear and anticipation to see if it is or not. I just hope it isn't.

I really think if it's a work, fine. If not, it's a mistake, he's a smaller guy who can wrestle. bad move by the company to release him. This was just reported today though: "Word is that someone very important complained to WWE officials about the angle with the idea that kids who were watching may think it's fun to choke people with their ties. It's unknown who actually complained but it had to be someone with a lot of power.

Bryan is being described as a scapegoat. WWE does want to bring him back to the roster once the whole thing blows over. "





Now if that is true, then fine. That person had a lot of power and the company went to the extreme to release Bryan, turn to this person and say "he's gone, wont happen again, shut up and enjoy the show."

they'll definitely bring him back. when they least expect it he'll show up. I think it maybe was a USA network official that complained, or someone on Linda's campaign.

 

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[KnowBuddy]

i hate the fact that hes released... without warning? really, reminded me how much i hate my old boss for firing me for takin' a day off in order to witness my son come to life... they should have forementioned this before the invasion. or fired slater for chokin' cena with the rope. tv crew could have changed cameras instantly. that sucks man, it better be part of the storyline... sounds like michael cole played a role. or matt striker since he likes to bitch a lot now... we need JBL he would have supported everythin bryan is doin'.

 

[ckoneagain]

I think whether this is a work or not Danielson will have been warned about the tie thing, since for years WWE has always been careful to use only obscure objects that couldn't be found around the house basically and it was done this way to prevent any legal issues when kids tried stuff out on each other. So whilst i'm not convinced he IS truely fired, there is always a chance that this is a contract stipulation that he breached or something.

 

[frankiep]

this is unreal, i couldnt believe it when i read about it this morning. wwe is losing out on one hell of a talent and I really hope TNA brings him in..as bad as TNA is right now, I would really like to see Danielson's skills on display.

 

[kingkong317]

Personally i was thinking, while watching live, that the only thing that could get one of these guys released, is if they injured john cena, gallows, lawler, or punk, in the ring. then that would show that they cant work, or that they are a liability and can't be working with A-stars. sux for bryan but he'll be back. now that i think about it more, i think maybe linda or someone on her campaign made the grievance.

 

[KnowBuddy]

no... brian shouldnt go to TNA... only person tna needs is a creative writer... fire russo... hate the guy... but the point is that it just doesnt make sense. it better be that hes switchin his name although his current name is branded... unlees hes the reason why vince mcmahon has black eye.

 

[Kenny Powers]

This doesn't make any sense whatsoever if it is real. If it is a work then the angle is doing a great job of getting people talking and could possibly break Danielson away from NXT and become a huge star on his own in WWE.

I really don't know why someone as clean cut as Danielson that has been pushed to the moon with his Michael storyline is being cut because of "choking" an announcer with his tie? That doesn't make sense. Even if it was a real choking then the man would probably be suspended. I highly doubt Danielson would be released for his attitude or drug and alcohol problems since he has none.

I would scratch my head if it this was legit thinking how can Scott Hall still be employed and Danielson unemployed? Anyways if this is real then this is the stupidest firing in the history of WWE and wrestling since WCW fired Steve Austin. If we find out it is real and Danielson is no longer on television, then WWE will have lost a viewer in my eyes. The NXT angle is really the only thing going that is interesting now and for Danielson to be legitimately released makes the angle worthless.

 

[CDoherty]

Also as far as him being the big TNA suprise a no compete clause is just that it means he can't actually compete for another company it doesn't mean he can't be sitting ringside at Slammiversary or be announced as coming soon it just means he can't show up and actually wrestle until the agreed upon date allowed.

Your completely wrong. You shouldn't take about things you have no idea what your talking about. Remember when Sable appeared in WCW ringside after she quit. The WWE lawyers had a heyday with that and it scared WCW out of signing her. During a 90 no compete clause you can't show up in TNA by any means, or WWE lawyers will fuck TNA up.

 

[Mark0820]

Looking more at this, this has to be a work. @WWENXT is still following his twitter, he has his own profile page still on WWE.com and he's quoting Barrett on his Twitter account. How often is it ever leaked that the executives are informed? Never. If a wrestler is released, the profile is gone almost immediately. I just can't see this being real with all the other stuff I've seen.

 

[Rhonda Rousey's Sports Bra]

I'm going to go over a few things that have been said about 100 times already.

His release didn't have a picture next to it, the only time they put a picture next to a release is when it is drug policy related.

The clip of Danielson choking Roberts with his tie was cut out on NXT the next day.

He worked a match in FCW after NXT with Miz, Christian, and Slater.

His Twitter account was changed from his NXT account to his personal account.

So please stop just repeating the same thing.




This got me thinking the Ol' Vince McMahon is really trying to get people's attention with this storyline and it has been working like a charm. Last Moday night this forum got flooded with new members and guest viewing the nxtWo thread and last night and today this thread has been flooded. It seems to me that Vince is finally trying to play the IWC and turn us all back into marks. This whole storyline is most enjoyed by us because Danielson is an IWC darling, it would seem since this angle is pretty much tailor made for use he would go to greater lengthes to try to fool us.

I could end up being completly wrong but I for 1 can't wait til Monday and I bet neither can any of you. Wouldn't that make this angle a sucsess? Getting everyone excited for Raw and getting into the WWE programming, I think so.

 

[Free Birds in my Basement]

I haven't had the chance to read all of the posts but maybe he was fired. This could be what Dixie Carter was talking about regarding the winds of change with him appearing immediately in TNA. The only obstacle would be if he has the famed 90 day no compete clause but if not I hope he appears in TNA as I really don't know too much or anything at all about ROH.

 

[closet_fan]

In my mind, Danielson's actions really cemented the NXT invasion and gave it a sense of legitimacy. Of all the talent involved, he was the one who made it feel 'real'. Without him involved, I have little interest in the angle going forward. If there is a pre-defined 'safe zone' and we have already crossed it, I don't see how the angle will work. Nothing in that segment came close to Austin dropping HHH from a crane, or being crucified by the Undertaker, or the boss's son in law dry humping a corpse in a casket...

vince's wife wasn't running for a senate seat when all those things happened. this is one of the big reasons why i think it's real. i hate to think it is, but linda running for a senate seat could be cause for thinking it's real.

 

[TheBestThereNevaWas]

As for this wrecking the nXt invasion - hardly. Sure there is plenty of love in the IWC for DBD, but I don't think most people will give a damn to be honest. You have 7 guys instead of 8 - it's not as if they were planning many 8 on 8 matches was it?

Personally, I'll miss him, because he's a very good wrestler, but give it 6 weeks and most will have forgotten about him. The storyline is far from dead without him.

Only thing is, besides Barrett, he was pretty much the only one who could be seen as a legitimate in-ring threat to the main roster. Without him in the group, do you really buy these guys as credible?

I'm just hoping that now if he's gone, that the WWE doesn't job these guys out in order to kill off the angle and possibly all momemtum they could've gained. That scenario would most likely result in many of them being future endeavored. I certainly wouldn't want to see Wade Barrett end up in the doghouse like HHH did after the Cliq incident. Here's hoping that if he was let go, it's until the heat dies down, and he'll be brought back when things have cooled down.

The WWE would definately have to find a way to make the angle progress interestingly from here on w/o him. I felt that his actions were what really sold the intensity of the attack. It doesn't seem as impactful if you take away the tie-choking or the yelling & spitting in Cena's face. At least he gave the audience a bit of insight into his and possibly some of the other rookies' motivation for the attack, as opposed to the other rookies who basically did their impressions of "mr. roboto". It would truly suck if his fantastic selling of the angle did him in.

 

[theHeadliner]

Other wrestling news sites are posting some pretty serious info about this story following the original statement. I don't believe it's a work. With Linda's campaign in the wind, and him being to violent and "too real" with the tie-choking, it might be the sad truth. It's too bad because he came off looking good Monday, and he was in the top 3 most skilled wrestlers in the NXT bunch. It shows just how expendable good young talent is for the WWE. If the officials in the back told the NXT guys to make it come off like a shoot and for it to look real, is it his fault he tried to be creative with the tie? He was probably trying to make it look like a legit street attack.

 

[richunclescrooge]

I feel like its 75% work and 25% shoot

Most likely it is a work, but the whole choking thing with the sponsor could have ben the cause.

I was watching smackdown and they basically played the entire "invasion" from raw and the choking of Roberts with the tie was cut out.

Generally I think it's a work and he will come back as bryan danielson, being as how he cut that nxt promo about a name change