Shawn Michaels Discusses Daniel Bryan Being Cleared To Return To In-Ring Competition
The former trainer of Daniel Bryan is thrilled about his return to the ring.
Two weeks ago, former two-time WWE Champion Daniel Bryan was cleared for a return to in-ring competition after years of undergoing tests and attempting to get himself cleared. One of many who were thrilled for Daniel Bryan was his former trainer, WWE Hall Of Famer Shawn Michaels. WWE.com caught up with "The Heartbreak Kid" to get his thoughts on the dream story of Daniel Bryan's return.
"Like everybody else I was thrilled for him, because I know what its like to be forced away from this before you’re ready, to let it go. I know it’s a special moment for him. Clearly, it’s a unbelievably special moment for the fans. This isn't a comeback, this is a second chance. He’s a wonderful young man and I know he’s going to make the most of this opportunity that’s for sure." Michaels expressed.
As noted, Daniel Bryan was a trainee during the early stages of his career at the 'Shawn Michaels Wrestling Academy'. HBK shared that he knew Bryan was going to be special from the moment he saw him, but does not think anyone could have predicted the star that he has become.
"I knew he was from the day that I saw him from the first time he walked into Shawn Michaels’ wrestling academy. He was a hard worker, he was unbelievably talented, but like me one thing I knew he was going to have an uphill battle [with was] his size. You know that he’s going to be successful but I don’t think any of us anticipated this. I mean he’s become the underdog." He stated, "I don’t know if anybody has ever captured people quite like Bryan has, certainly at this time and it’s a great thing to see. When doctors tell you you can’t this do this anymore, its heartbreaking. The truth is its a lot easier to leave on your own terms than it is to have to be forced out on someone else’s terms and now he’s got the opportunity that very few people have; that’s to have everything and he’s going to have that wonderful family, he’s gonna [have an] opportunity to second chance in the career he loves being in and that, as far as I’m concerned, that’s living heaven on earth."
Daniel Bryan announced during the most recent edition of SmackDown Live that at WrestleMania 34 he will team up with former SmackDown commissioner Shane McMahon to do battle with their rivals Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn. To check out the full match card for this year's WrestleMania, click here.
