Here is just a sampling of reactions to the announcement that former WWE World Heavyweight champion Daniel Bryan will officially announce his retirement on tonight's Raw broadcast:
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
Daniel Bryan, you're the fn man. You gave ACW a lot of credibility in 07. Your career was a work of art #ThankYouDanielBryan @WWEDanielBryan
— Anarchy Wrestling (@ACWwrestling) February 8, 2016
'The respect I have for you is unmeasurable. You were good to Generico and I when you didn’t have to be…#BestInTheWorld #ThankYouDanielBryan
— Kevin Owens (@FightOwensFight) February 8, 2016
.@WWEDanielBryan is in a class all to himself, in and out of the ring. His impact on this business has been profound. #ThankYouDanielBryan
— Austin Healy Aries (@AustinAries) February 8, 2016
I'm trying to find the words that convey what Bryan has meant to me personally and professionally over the years. #ThankYouDanielBryan
— Gabe Sapolsky (@BookItGabe) February 8, 2016
I'm getting very emotional today at this Bryan news. The last time I saw him wrestle in person was WrestleMania XXX. #ThankYouDanielBryan
— Gabe Sapolsky (@BookItGabe) February 8, 2016
The crowd chanting after @WWEDanielBryan won the title at WM30 still gives me chills. #ThankYouDanielBryan
— Rich Brennan (@RichBrennanWWE) February 8, 2016
Some dragons are real. . .#ThankYouDanielBryan
— Stardust (@StardustWWE) February 8, 2016
From one #LuchaDragon to THE #AmericanDragon... #ThankYouDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/JT4tHMPRjI
— KALISTO (@KalistoWWE) February 8, 2016
From one #LuchaDragon to THE #AmericanDragon... #ThankYouDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/JT4tHMPRjI
— KALISTO (@KalistoWWE) February 8, 2016
Gutted to hear the retirement of @WWEDanielBryan. Without doubt one of the biggest influences on my career. #ThankYouDanielBryan
— Marty Scurll (@MartyScurll) February 8, 2016
#ThankYouAmericanDragon #ThankYouDanielBryan Thank you for your contributions to @ringofhonor @WWEDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/Qsa3gPRx5G
— ROH Wrestling (@ringofhonor) February 8, 2016
Sad news for @WWE...But, was his career so special that it will live on forever? #YesYesYes #ThankYouDanielBryan https://t.co/h6yEFd36Vn
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) February 8, 2016
Thank you @WWEDanielBryan for everything you have done for @WWE and wrestling. Your contributions to the business will never be forgotten.
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) February 8, 2016
Without @WWEDanielBryan, many of the performers you love in @WWENXT & @WWE would never have been hired. He broke down barriers for us all.
— Sami Zayn (@iLikeSamiZayn) February 8, 2016
'.@WWEDanielBryan is without a doubt the best wrestler I've ever been in the ring with. He paved the way for guys like me. Thank you.
— Johnny Gargano (@JohnnyGargano) February 8, 2016
I wanted to see you @WWEDanielBryan in the ring one more time... #ThankYouDanielBryan #YesYesYes
— Hideo Itami / ???? (@HideoItami) February 8, 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????
It will take years before history realizes how much @WWEDanielBryan changed the criteria for @WWE recruiting talent.#ThankYouDanielBryan
— Joey Styles (@JoeyStyles) February 8, 2016
Thank you @WWEDanielBryan ! There will never be another like you.
— Becky Lynch (@BeckyLynchWWE) February 8, 2016
It's unfortunate that I won't get to call a @WWEDanielBryan match in @WWE Been a fan since #AmericanDragon days. #ThankYouDanielBryan
— Mauro Ranallo (@mauroranallo) February 8, 2016
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