How to Make Daniel Bryan vs The Miz at Wrestlemania 33 Happen

[rko57]

18 SECONDS!!!

Yes, I am being dead serious. Let the build continue that's been happening for months. Have The Miz push Bryan over the edge and make a big deal how he is coming out of retirement for one more match to get his proper sendoff. He doesn't care if he becomes crippled, he just wants to shut The Miz up.

At Mania, have The Miz kiss Maryse in the same fashion ala Bryan and AJ at WM28. Then when The Miz turns around, RUNNING KNEE! 1-2-3. Yes, that would be a little predictable, but the crowd would go into an absolute frenzy feeling that Bryan was about to hit the running knee and then lose their minds when he does hit it.

Daniel Bryan gets his retirement match, he beats The Miz at WrestleMania, and he doesn't really risk injury in the process. It's about the only real chance we have at ever seeing Daniel Bryan in a ring again.

Would you be okay if they built this up for months and have it end in this fashion?

 

[#hamler]

If the WWE doctors clear Bryan for a physical spot like that why wouldn't they clear him for an actual match? Like everyone else, I'm hoping Bryan gets cleared to compete once again and I'm hopeful his opponent will indeed be The Miz. However, I don't think Miz should lose. Bryan has nothing to gain while Miz has everything and a win over Bryan would help cement Miz's spot on top of the Smackdown Live roster. The possibilities of a Miz win are endless. Maybe even have Miz beat Bryan by ref stoppage if Bryan is ever cleared to compete - and that's a big if.

 

[shooter_mcgavin]

18 SECONDS!!!

Yes, I am being dead serious. Let the build continue that's been happening for months. Have The Miz push Bryan over the edge and make a big deal how he is coming out of retirement for one more match to get his proper sendoff. He doesn't care if he becomes crippled, he just wants to shut The Miz up.

At Mania, have The Miz kiss Maryse in the same fashion ala Bryan and AJ at WM28. Then when The Miz turns around, RUNNING KNEE! 1-2-3. Yes, that would be a little predictable, but the crowd would go into an absolute frenzy feeling that Bryan was about to hit the running knee and then lose their minds when he does hit it.

Daniel Bryan gets his retirement match, he beats The Miz at WrestleMania, and he doesn't really risk injury in the process. It's about the only real chance we have at ever seeing Daniel Bryan in a ring again.

Would you be okay if they built this up for months and have it end in this fashion?

If Daniel Bryan can only wrestle one match in his lifetime I doubt he would be happy with this. More so than being apart of WM I think DB would want to have a real match.

 

[Psykohurricane55]

If you had the stipulation that whoever loses leave smackdown, I'm o.k. with a 18 seconds match between these 2. But instead of the running knee you could have him put the yes lock on miz. Also you would need somebody to take care of maryse, so why not have either brie if she's able to or nikki to take care of maryse.

Let's face it, with the type of injury that he has, he's better off not wrestling anymore and I hope that this scenario won't happen and they would go with somebody wrestling for bryan against the miz as a scenario. Maybe even if your able to keep the heat going until mania, why not have dean ambrose represent bryan against the miz.

I know that us fans really want to see bryan wrestle again, that normal but he seem to really be happy with what he's doing right now and has finally got over the fact that he's retired. So I really hope that wwe won't let him wrestle again and that they will go with somebody else to represent bryan at mania.

 

[Deoxyribonucleic A.C.I.D.]

Miz did nothing to deserve being squashed at WrestleMania by a guy who won't wrestle again. If it was any other face, that would get a push out of this, I'd be fine with that idea. But not Bryan.

Best case scenario, Miz gets a match at WM where his opponent is being supported by Bryan, and post match or during the match, Bryan hits the Miz with the running knee.

 

[George Steele's Barber]

Brie is out with a uterus.

I don't like this at all. Daniel Bryan competing again may be my main reason for watching Mania. This would make me feel cheated. I would be happy for Miz to get such a high profile Mania singles match but my bias towards what it means for Bryan to return for this to be the result would tick me off.

 

[The Life Of Pablo Ren]

Miz doesn't deserve that. He's putting in the best work of his career by far and will hopefully be rewarded for his efforts with a high profile match at WrestleMania (I can't believe I'm saying that).

It would make for a fun moment and maybe for a minute while it was happening I'd forget all about what I just said but... then what happens? Bryan goes back to being the GM and Miz just lost in 18 seconds. Both them and everyone else knowing there won't be a rematch and what happened to Bryan after WrestleMania 28 isn't gonna happen with Miz. There's not gonna be any "Awesome Movement"... hopefully he'd just be able to redeem himself and move on.

 

[Hyorinmaru]

That is a horrible idea just horrible. It actually made me throw up in my mouth a little bit it was so bad.

You want The Miz, the man who single handedly made the Intercontinental Championship mean something again to lose at the biggest event of the year. Not only lose which while I think that's a bit stupid I can live with but you want him to lose in less than 20 seconds. The man deserves so much more than that for the complete 180 degrees he's brought his career.

and then there's Daniel Bryan the man who didn't want to retire in the first place. You want him to some how get the OK from the WWE med staff after all these years and only be in the ring for less than 20 seconds. If he actually gets the OK he deserves so much more than an 18 second match.

Read what I wrote Mr. OP and tell me that it isn't all kinds of stupid.

 

[rko57]

That is a horrible idea just horrible. It actually made me throw up in my mouth a little bit it was so bad.

You want The Miz, the man who single handedly made the Intercontinental Championship mean something again to lose at the biggest event of the year. Not only lose which while I think that's a bit stupid I can live with but you want him to lose in less than 20 seconds. The man deserves so much more than that for the complete 180 degrees he's brought his career.

and then there's Daniel Bryan the man who didn't want to retire in the first place. You want him to some how get the OK from the WWE med staff after all these years and only be in the ring for less than 20 seconds. If he actually gets the OK he deserves so much more than an 18 second match.

Read what I wrote Mr. OP and tell me that it isn't all kinds of stupid.

Trust me, if Daniel Bryan is going to step foot in the ring, I would want it to be a legit match as well. But if you notice the name of the title, it's "How to Make it Happen," not "How a Bryan/Miz Match Should Go."

This is honestly the best chance at seeing Bryan/Miz at WM33. Instead of a Running Knee, maybe the Yes Lock pretty quickly in, and preventing Bryan from taking any sort of bump. The doctors could clear him for one of these. The storyline would be him doing anything he can to get their approval, but that doesn't mean behind the scenes he'd get a 100% clear. Just a "one move and that's it" kind of clearance.

The Miz is on a roll and is one of my favorites in the ring. I absolutely loved his run in 2011. But this is the only way I can legitimately see a "match" happening between these two. The way he's rolling, I have no doubt he can "recover" from this. Look at Brock Lesnar after his quick loss to Goldberg. Nobody takes him in as any less legit or as a joke. That was done for the moment, and this would be as well. And to be frank, this would be quite a damn WM moment.

The Miz could play it off as complete shock after WM, and demand to be traded to RAW. Or maybe the Draft happens right after WM like it used to and he's gone to the red brand (Although I truly love him on SD.) Or maybe Daniel Bryan leaves after his baby is born and WM33.

Again, this is probably the best chance at seeing this match happen. Yes, I'd LOVE to see a full match from Daniel Bryan. But I know that has a .000001% chance in happening. So I guess the proper question should be "would you be okay if this happened?" Which in your case, is a no. And I completely understand why it's a no for you and others. But you have to be able to understand what I mean in saying this is probably the best chance to see them in a "match."

 

[Hyorinmaru]

Trust me, if Daniel Bryan is going to step foot in the ring, I would want it to be a legit match as well. But if you notice the name of the title, it's "How to Make it Happen," not "How a Bryan/Miz Match Should Go."

This is honestly the best chance at seeing Bryan/Miz at WM33. Instead of a Running Knee, maybe the Yes Lock pretty quickly in, and preventing Bryan from taking any sort of bump. The doctors could clear him for one of these. The storyline would be him doing anything he can to get their approval, but that doesn't mean behind the scenes he'd get a 100% clear. Just a "one move and that's it" kind of clearance.

The Miz is on a roll and is one of my favorites in the ring. I absolutely loved his run in 2011. But this is the only way I can legitimately see a "match" happening between these two. The way he's rolling, I have no doubt he can "recover" from this. Look at Brock Lesnar after his quick loss to Goldberg. Nobody takes him in as any less legit or as a joke. That was done for the moment, and this would be as well. And to be frank, this would be quite a damn WM moment.

The Miz could play it off as complete shock after WM, and demand to be traded to RAW. Or maybe the Draft happens right after WM like it used to and he's gone to the red brand (Although I truly love him on SD.) Or maybe Daniel Bryan leaves after his baby is born and WM33.

Again, this is probably the best chance at seeing this match happen. Yes, I'd LOVE to see a full match from Daniel Bryan. But I know that has a .000001% chance in happening. So I guess the proper question should be "would you be okay if this happened?" Which in your case, is a no. And I completely understand why it's a no for you and others. But you have to be able to understand what I mean in saying this is probably the best chance to see them in a "match."

I'd rather it not happen at all than be a underwhelming 18 seconds of nothing special. a DB win or not I see the fans shitting all over it if this happend.

I would love to see them face each other it would be one of the better matches on the 'Mania card but only if given at least 20 minutes. Both men deserve nothing less

 

[Jack-Hammer]

Can't say this does anything for me.

As others have pointed out, if doctors would clear Bryan to actually engage in a physical spot in a match, they might as well just clear him for a match altogether and be done with it. After all, Bryan could potentially jar himself into another concussion by taking the bump associated with the running knee finisher and that's exactly the sort of thing that Vince wants to avoid. Given all the various former wrestlers who're trying to sue WWE in regards to WWE allegedly lying to them about traumatic brain injuries, Bryan getting into the ring and actually suffering some sort of head injury could be a PR nightmare for them and might even lend some credence to the class action suit.

I'm a huge fan of Bryan and it's a shame that his career was curtailed like this when he was the most over babyface in pro wrestling. I'd be excited for Bryan to return to wrestling as a fan but, like GSB said, I'd feel a bit cheated if they went this route because it'd feel cheap. To be perfectly honest, I'm also not even sure Bryan would even agree to do it because it's common knowledge how much wrestling means to him and how he's struggled to adapt to a life that doesn't involve competing inside the ring; but I'd almost equate a stunt like this to teasing an alcoholic desperate for a drink by passing an open bottle of bourbon under his nose and taking it away before he can take a sip.

I also agree with the sentiment that this is something Miz doesn't deserve to have done to him. The year 2016 has arguably been the best year of Miz's career in terms of his overall performance; he's upped his game inside the ring, he's been a consistently great & captivating heel and his time as Intercontinental Champion during 2016 resulted in the best year of the title's existence in quite a long time. People bitched like crazy when this stunt was pulled on Bryan when he defended the WHC against Sheamus but it's okay just 'cuz it's Miz? Why? Just because Miz isn't an indie darling? That's crap and it's a crappy way to use someone that's been one of the best in the company for the past 12 months.

If WWE was willing to clear Bryan to wrestle, if Bryan himself was willing to do it and the two of them were to have a real match, then I'd be tickled pink. Would it be risky? Sure it would and I'd hate to see Bryan get hurt; however I'm a fan, not Daniel Bryan's mother or Vince McMahon's advisor. Bryan returning to wrestle would be a significant selling point for WrestleMania and part of me would think that Bryan kind of...well, sold out if he agreed to do this sort of 18 second stunt.

 

[Navi]

No I'm not a fan of this match. It's been done before and neither one of these guys deserve to have months worth of build for a blink of an eye conclusion.

If they do clear Daniel Bryan, which I think is a big if, he will want an all out match. Also with the work that the Miz had done over the past year, he also deserves to have the same.

Which brings me to what is kind of bothering me about this whole thing. It's been widely reported that Daniel Bryan will not be cleared to wrestle in a WWE ring again. His history of concussions have come back to haunt him. Now I'm not saying that the war of words between the two hasn't been gold, but if Bryan can't wrestle, then what is the end game.

Was thinking that Bryan might be able to send in a second, so to speak to fight for him, but that too won't really resolve this whole thing. Also thought that they might end it through Maryse and Brie, but Brie is getting ready to give birth and is in no condition to fight anyone.

So unless this story takes some sort of a bizarre turn in the next couple of months, I have no idea how the whole thing will end.

 

[Messiah]

Great way to make The Miz look like shit after he's been killing it the past few months, not to mention Bryan doing the running knee is still risking injury..Anything involving Bryan wrestle is a terrible idea. He simply can't do it anymore.

Bryan wrestljng for 18 seconds does nothing, the fans want Bryan to have a real match since he's one of the best. Having him in the ring for 18 seconds is just a tease.

 

[Radical]

Unless Daniel Bryan is somehow legit 100% medically cleared and prepared to wrestle again then this match should not happen.

There ARE ways Bryan could play an important role in a match with The Miz but the guy who Miz mainly wrestles can't be Daniel Bryan.

Yes, there is good heat between Bryan and Miz. Yes, they have lots of history to work with. But, there is no reasonable gain by having Bryan just do a little something in a match vs Miz.

But the WWE COULD use the heat between Bryan and Miz towards a match. Miz could keep agitating Bryan and berating him until he picks a wrestler to represent him against Miz. Sure, that's not the same as Bryan actually taking on Miz in a match but let's put it this way. A match that is built up from good, passionate heat between Bryan and Miz, if the right representative was picked, would be far better than just some match where Miz faces some other guy where there is hardly a story and it seems very thrown together.

Bryan can be involved in the match somehow. As manager of his rep, as special ref, timekeeper, ring enforcer or whatever. They just have to find someone who can come in and be Bryan's rep that would make some sense.

If Zack Ryder gets healthy then perhaps him. Miz complains a lot about not being treated fairly, yet Miz still has numerous titles to his name. Bryan could bring in Ryder as a prime example with someone who has a lot of skill and personality (they would have to give Ryder more air time so he could show it) and at various times throughout the company history had lots of momentum but got shut down and Bryan is giving him a chance against Miz.

That's just an example. Doesn't have to be Ryder but someone who could come in as Bryan's rep and then be able to wrestle regularly to continue any feud or storyline coming from Bryan vs Miz.

 

[Dagger Dias]

No. That would be stupid. And that's coming from someone who cannot stand The Miz. Bryan already had his big moment at Wrestlemania 30. Nothing will take that away from him. As much as I hate to say it.... if he were to ever work a match again he has nothing to gain from winning it. I have no desire to see The Miz defeat Daniel Bryan. NONE. Miz cannot wrestle whereas Bryan is one of the most legitimately talented wrestlers I have ever seen. I also have no desire to see an 18 second match. I hate these short "matches". They are stupid and an insult to the fans. The tension between Bryan and Miz obviously SHOULD lead to SOMETHING after so much attention has been given to it, but that does not mean Bryan has to risk getting back into the ring. What they should instead build toward is for Daniel Bryan to promote someone up from NXT to represent him in a match to shut Miz up. This new face character would instantly become a great challenger for Miz for the Intercontinental Championship. Problem solved.

 

[BestSportsEntertainer]

I'm a huge Daniel Bryan, and although I wouldn't mind seeing this, it shouldn't happen.

If Bryan ever wrestles again, I want an actual match. Most of his fans would feel cheated if something like this happened. Besides that, The Miz deserves a lot better than to lose to a non-wrestler in under 20 seconds. Miz had possibly the best year of his career in 2016. This is how they reward him? I'm not the biggest Miz fan, but he deserves a lot better. Finally, who actually gains something from this? Bryan? He can't wrestle. Miz looks like a chump. (And I know he's a cowardly heel, but someone else could get that rub). There needs to be a long-term payoff from WrestleMania. This would purely be done for nostalgic purposes and a feel good moment for Bryan's fans. Bryan, Miz, and fans of WWE deserve a lot better than this.

 

[George Steele's Barber]

That is a horrible idea just horrible. It actually made me throw up in my mouth a little bit it was so bad.

Lying drama queen.

You want The Miz, the man who single handedly made the Intercontinental Championship mean something again to lose at the biggest event of the year. Not only lose which while I think that's a bit stupid I can live with but you want him to lose in less than 20 seconds. The man deserves so much more than that for the complete 180 degrees he's brought his career.

Big pay day for 20 seconds of work. That sounds pretty awesome.

and then there's Daniel Bryan the man who didn't want to retire in the first place. You want him to some how get the OK from the WWE med staff after all these years and only be in the ring for less than 20 seconds. If he actually gets the OK he deserves so much more than an 18 second match.

There's a big difference from a health perspective of working a long match and working one spot.

Read what I wrote Mr. OP and tell me that it isn't all kinds of stupid.

The OP's idea isn't stupid. WWE, DB, and Miz make a lot of money. DB has little risk of doing any more damage to his health and Miz now has the possibility of getting his fans more dedicated to him similar to another guy who lost a huge match in short order on a big stage.

The OP's idea is possibly brilliant. I don't want to see it but it has potential for big things for The Miz. Anyone who would call it stupid is well....

 

[therockiswwf]

Bryan has to land on his back to do his knee. That might cause his head to bang off the mat. Can't do that.

That means Miz has to be stupid and get caught in a Yes Lock 3 seconds in. This also means Miz will lose to a guy who is injured so badly, he had to retire. Miz will not come out of this looking good.

Have another guy come in and defend Bryan's honor (or whatever). That way someone active can get a rub.

 

[Hard Hit Prince]

The Miz/Daniel Bryan storyline does not need a match for a satisfying end. It only needs a satisfying moment. If a proper match, even if it's a proper 10 minute match, can't happen I think that a spot that gets Miz is more than enough.

There was some ideas thrown around at the beginning of the rivalry that are still good currently. Daniel Bryan can indeed bring someone from NXT and have him fight The Miz. In that way you'll give a Tye Dillinger, a Samoa Joe, a Roderick Strong or whomever a proper feud to introduce him against an established name in the main roster. At WrestleMania you can put The Miz as Intercontinental Champion, defending against the Bryan protegée for Bryan's job as GM and then finally lose the title once and for all. After his loss, Miz can try to attack Daniel Bryan for the humilliation and eat a Running Knee for the pop and the YES Chant!

It will, however, be weird everytime The Miz goes on Talking Smack, because how can he just move on this big intense feud he just had? He would probably be traded for RAW after WrestleMania.

All I'm saying is, yes I would love a proper match but there's no need for it. There are ways to use them in an incredible program together, while elevating a new talent and Miz (since that would be his 3rd amazing feud in a row, after Ziggler/Ambrose).

 

[TWJC: The Beginning]

I like the thought, but I think it would turn Miz into a face. Miz has been putting in good work, in the era of the "smart fan", this may actually get him cheered.

Problem is, once Bryan wins...then what? He can't defend it.

 

[tomthebodz]

I would want to see them have a match at Mania. Mainly because this rivalry has been going on since Bryan started in WWE. These two have brilliant chemistry.

Bryan has said his doctors have cleared him to wrestle and just needs WWE's clearance. The Miz is apparently quite safe to work with in the ring which, in my opinion improves the chances of this happening. I just think they'd have to stop Bryan doing to flying headbutt.

If this match were to happen I'd like there to be a stipulation. If Miz wins he Bryan resigns as GM. If Bryan wins Miz leaves Smackdown.

As these 2 have had such a long rivalry I'd definitely want it to go over 18 seconds.

 

[ShinChan]

I won't like this.

The Miz has been in the best phase of his career and as much as I love Daniel Bryan, I won't want see him squashing The Miz in 18 seconds or at all. I would rather never make this match happen instead of just making The Miz a joke of a wrestler.

Give me Bryan's representative Vs. The Miz instead of this. Or rather just keep teasing this match.