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Post by Society of the Spectacle on Nov 27, 2014 17:29:38 GMT -5
It's been great to see Bryan on TV again. Obviously it's hard to tell his health status just from looking at him, but he looks to be doing alright.
What are your thoughts on him being back on TV, the little WWE.com interview with Cole, and everything else? Is it one of those, "hey let's put him on screen so people don't forget about him" things, or do you think WWE has a (non-kayfabe) timetable for his return, and might be slowly planting seeds to a big surprise at the Rumble or thereabouts?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2014 17:32:14 GMT -5
I just approve of his now long hair and beard. He looks like a grappling Jebus.
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Post by Brood Lone Wolf Funker on Nov 27, 2014 17:33:59 GMT -5
He looks like he was kicked out of Mumford and Sons, but it is good to see him again
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Post by DIIV on Nov 27, 2014 17:36:10 GMT -5
I'm still hoping for him to be a surprise Royal Rumble entrant, but him being on TV too often leading up to the rumblr might make it obvious. Still stoked to see him looking healthy, though.
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Post by Mayonnaise on Nov 27, 2014 17:42:56 GMT -5
He's a big part of the Mania 31 advertising last I saw and the talk has been that he will play a big role in Mania whether wrestling (which they hope for) or in something non-physical so they are probably gearing up for that.
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Post by gr1990 on Nov 27, 2014 18:13:04 GMT -5
He looks well, but it's no gauge as to how well his recovery is going/if he'll fully recover sadly. Not being able to do an extremely physically-intense activity anymore and being gravely ill/disabled are two very different things. For example, Punk looks healthy now, but I doubt his body will ever fully heal from what he put it through based on his shoot interview.
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Post by Mid-Carder on Nov 27, 2014 18:14:16 GMT -5
I'm still hoping for him to be a surprise Royal Rumble winnerFixed |
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Post by Instant Classic on Nov 27, 2014 18:16:19 GMT -5
Wish he'd at least cut his hair.
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Post by CATCH_US IS the Conversation on Nov 27, 2014 21:19:52 GMT -5
Wish he'd at least cut his hair. Agreed with this. With the Authority out of power and Bryan officially becoming a top guy, there's no need for the Troll/B+ Player/"Goatface" narrative Once he's back full time, it's time to reinvent himself from being the "underdog" into being a guy to beat. |
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Post by Just call me D.j.m. on Nov 27, 2014 21:21:54 GMT -5
He's my favorite wrestler. I was happy to see him again.
I'd love to see him be a surprise #30 to win the Royal Rumble. I'd probably cry tears of joy. Right now, I'm just happy to see him and I will enjoy it while I can.
I've watched so much of the dude's work for over a decade that if this IS the twilight of his career, I am a satisfied customer.
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Post by Phil Parent on Nov 27, 2014 21:47:52 GMT -5
A positive is that in his most recent interviews he did say that he was getting some strength back in his arm. He said there was no timetable for his return, though.
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Post by CH Punk on Nov 27, 2014 21:57:02 GMT -5
Minor Smackdown spoiler: {Spoiler}Apparently Bryan is asked on the show if he will return soon and his answer is a yes chant.
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Post by thelonewolf527 on Nov 27, 2014 22:08:13 GMT -5
The fact that he's on tv to me implies that he may be back for Mania, but won't be for the Rumble. Otherwise it would make more sense to bring him back around then as a big surprise/push for the show, rather than "Oh Bryan's back, yay"
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2014 22:42:00 GMT -5
Wish he'd at least cut his hair. Agreed with this. With the Authority out of power and Bryan officially becoming a top guy, there's no need for the Troll/B+ Player/"Goatface" narrative Once he's back full time, it's time to reinvent himself from being the "underdog" into being a guy to beat. So you want him to change his iconic look-- and make no mistake about it, whether you like his look or the narrative, it is his iconic look-- and shave and get a haircut so that he can look like some wack-assed modern day Bob Backlund? He can be taken seriously as the guy to beat without changing his look with the proper booking and presentation. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2014 22:49:51 GMT -5
I think they were pretty obviously trying to hide the shape he's in on Raw - if you notice throughout that opening segment he had the sleeve for his good arm rolled up but kept the right one down, and the shirt seemed to be very baggy on him like it was there to hide how small it's gotten.
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Post by saintpat on Nov 27, 2014 22:55:40 GMT -5
Wish he'd at least cut his hair. That seems like something to hold back for a heel turn ... presuming he is able to return as a face first. |
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Post by CATCH_US IS the Conversation on Nov 27, 2014 22:57:39 GMT -5
Agreed with this. With the Authority out of power and Bryan officially becoming a top guy, there's no need for the Troll/B+ Player/"Goatface" narrative Once he's back full time, it's time to reinvent himself from being the "underdog" into being a guy to beat. So you want him to change his iconic look-- and make no mistake about it, whether you like his look or the narrative, it is his iconic look-- and shave and get a haircut so that he can look like some wack-assed modern day Bob Backlund? He can be taken seriously as the guy to beat without changing his look with the proper booking and presentation. I know. It's just that Daniel Bryan/Bryan Danielson's appeal to me has always been that he looks like, as you said, a "wack-assed modern day Bob Backlund" but inversely stood out and got reactions purely through his physical charisma in the ring. I wish we had more guys like that. |
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Post by Essential1 on Nov 27, 2014 23:02:53 GMT -5
Maybe they want him on TV so he can improve his mic skills.  |
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Post by sfvega on Nov 28, 2014 0:22:21 GMT -5
I just approve of his now long hair and beard. He looks like a grappling Jebus. In a recent interview with WWE.com, Brie reveals how handy Bryan is around the house, citing his amazing carpentry skills. She also talks about him being a home body, and keeping a small inner circle of roughly 12 friends. |
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Post by revolver86 on Nov 28, 2014 0:32:02 GMT -5
Am I weird for thinking his arm thrusts for the YES chant may have exacerbated his arm issues? I mean, they got kind of weak just before he went out of action, and now they're back to full blown YESing. I'm reading far too much, into this, aren't I?
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