Have We Seen The Best of Daniel Bryan Already?

By Josh Isenberg

Have we seen the best of Daniel Bryan?

daniel bryanWhat a story this is becoming. The story of Daniel Bryan, who is arguably the most over superstar in a decade, has more health concerns. Nobody boos him. Everybody loves him. The guy got over with the crowd long before CM Punk left the company and opened the door for him last year. He was over at WrestleMania 28, the next night and then a year later at 29.  His biggest moment came a little over a year ago. The night in New Orleans sparked an incredible moment, or two. Daniel Bryan defeated Triple H, Batista and Randy Orton in a span of 3 and a half hours. Isn’t it more impressive than Chris Jericho defeating Stone Cold and The Rock in one night? Come on, WrestleMania over Vengeance. This is simple logic.

                Have we seen Daniel Bryan at his peak? You cannot get any higher than where he was at the Superdome. Since then, his career has been complex. From injury to return, Bryan still remains one of the best faces the company has. I cannot blame WWE for being cautious with him because he is a valuable piece to their roster. The guy has a natural and organic connection to the crowd. In a time where not many faces have that, Daniel Bryan stands out.

                I don’t think he ever gets back to that level. Every star reaches one spectacular moment and only few stand out in history as one of the greats. Did Michaels have a bigger moment than his first championship victory at WrestleMania? He lost to Austin, X-Rated and all, and then was gone for a while due to back injuries. Even though he won championships and put on even better matches after his return to the ring, THAT was his big moment. Crying in the middle of the ring with the belt in his arms is the moment I remember most from him.

What was The Rock’s defining moment at WrestleMania? He was champion heading into X-7, but it was more about Rock/Hogan that really solidified his legacy. Coming back made him more of a superstar in all realms of entertainment. He has nothing left to prove, even though I always enjoy seeing him in a WWE ring.

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Josh Isenberg
Josh Isenberg

Josh controls most of the creative writing and ideas for the show on a weekly basis, as well as an on-air talent.
Aside from working with WrestleZone, Isenberg began his career in Broadcast Journalism interning at ESPN and worked with CBS Radio for three years. He has also had the opportunity to interview some of the best athletes and performers alive, including Andrew McCutchen, Ben Roethlisberger, Chris Jericho, Billy Gunn, Karl Anderson, Matt Hardy, Steven Strasburg and others.
Currently, Josh Isenberg works for Major League Baseball in their Advanced Media Productions. He grew up in Pittsburgh and went to Point Park University, which is where Chair Shot Reality is filmed each week.
His life outside of his obsession with wrestling include being a savant for Seinfeld, NFL, NBA, MLB and many television shows. He also has an undying love for musicals, which includes many shows he was a part of in high school. Some of his favorite wrestling moments can be linked to such superstars as Edge, The Rock, Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels and The Great Khali. 

 
 
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