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Bahut jaldi hai retire hone ki. Chupchaap se next 100-200 saal raho yaha. After that we can think about it.From this forum kya
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Baaki kal. Aaj ke liye itne sentiments kaafi hai
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WWE RAW RESULTS - 2/8/16
The RAW video plays, and we go into the arena to see a big pyrotechnics display. Stephanie McMahon is already in the ring. Inside the ring is a conference table with a black carpet. Stephanie welcomes everyone to Monday Night RAW. We are moments away from the contract signing for the main event of Fastlane. The winner of that triple threat match will go on to WrestleMania to face her husband. The crowd interrupts her with a huge “Daniel Bryan” chant. Stephanie says they are always confused in Seattle. The winner of Fastlane will not face Daniel Bryan. That person will face her husband, the 14-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Triple H. The crowd loudly boos her. Hollywood may have Captain America vs. Iron Man, but only WWE has the Lunatic Fringe vs. The Roman Empire vs. The Beast Incarnate: Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns, and Brock Lesnar.
Dean Ambrose’s music interrupts her, and the WWE Intercontinental Champion makes his way to the ring. Ambrose asks to cut to the chase.Brock Lesnar’s music hits, and he comes out to a massive pop alongside Paul Heyman. Lesnar gets in the ring as a “Suplex City” chant breaks out. Heyman says, “Ladies and gentlemen, my name…” Stephanie interrupts and says everyone knows who he is. She says it’s time to make this official. Ambrose is first. Ambrose talks a little trash to Lesnar before signing. Reigns then signs the contract. Finally, Lesnar puts his name on the dotted line. Stephanie thanks them and says her business here is done. Stephanie then leaves the ring.
Heyman says maybe Ambrose wants to ask Reigns what the difference is between a beat down by The Authority and an authoritative beat down at the hands of Brock Lesnar. Lesnar smirks at Reigns and Ambrose. Lesnar motions for them to bring it on. A loud “Suplex City” chant breaks out. Ambrose walks around the table and bumps chests with Lesnar. Lesnar immediately throws him over the table and slams the table on top of Reigns. Lesnar then lays Ambrose out with an F5.
Triple H’s music hits, and the WWE World Heavyweight Champion makes his way to the stage with his wife. Stephanie claps for him as he looks down the ramp at the three men that will be competing for an opportunity to face him. Heyman stops Lesnar from approaching Triple H. Lesnar stares back at him. Reigns and Ambrose collect themselves in the ring and look up the ramp.
Kevin Owens vs. Dolph Ziggler
Winner by Pinfall: Dolph Ziggler
Charlotte w/ Ric Flair vs. Alicia Fox
Winner by Submission: Charlotte
Miz TV with special guest Chris Jericho
The Miz is in the ring, and he welcomes the crowd to Miz TV. Usually he introduces his guest right away, but he wants to say something. Usually Miz TV is a place where superstars can come and get things off their chests. It’s usually a place where everyone can and should feel awesome. Last week, Miz TV was none of those things when his guest was AJ Styles.
Chris Jericho’s pyro interrupts him, and he makes his way to the ring smiling. Jericho will face AJ Styles this Thursday on Smackdown. A light “Y2J” chant breaks out. Jericho says we’ve got some crazy people here tonight. Jericho says that was a tremendous introduction except for the fact that he forgot to say his name or say anything entertaining. Miz goes to speak, but Jericho asks him to please shut the hell up.
AJ Styles’ music hits, and he comes out a big reception. Miz attacks Jericho from behind and sends him face-first into the turnbuckle. AJ Styles runs down to the ring and punches away at Miz before sending him into a clothesline from Jericho. Styles and Jericho go face-to-face before throwing Miz out of the ring again. Jericho then bumps Styles, and they go face-to-face again. Styles yells at him and pokes Jericho in the chest, and they start exchanging right hands. Miz pulls Jericho out of the ring, so Jericho sends him over the commentary table. Jericho gets on the apron and stares at Styles before jumping off.
Bray Wyatt w/ The Wyatt Family vs. Ryback
Winner by Pinfall: Bray Wyatt
Titus O’Neil vs. Adam Rose w/ The Social Outcasts
Winner by Pinfall: Adam Rose
Dean Ambrose calls out Brock Lesnar
Dean Ambrose’s music hits, and he storms his way down to the ring. Ambrose asks if Brock Lesnar gave him an F2 because he thought the F5 was supposed to hurt and keep him down. Lesnar can’t keep him down or get the job down. Ambrose dares Lesnar to come out and try again. This time he should put some stank on it. Lesnar doesn’t respond. Ambrose says maybe Triple H was right. Lesnar has gone soft. Ambrose says that sounds like a personal problem. Ambrose asks if he can’t get it up for the big fight. Ambrose waits, but Lesnar still doesn’t come out. Ambrose says maybe Paul Heyman hasn’t given him permission to come out. Heyman is his advocate, but he didn’t know he holds his balls.
Brock Lesnar’s music finally hits, and he comes out smiling with Paul Heyman. Lesnar makes his way down to ringside, and Ambrose quickly jumps him. Lesnar quickly throws him off and sends him into the apron. Lesnar viciously knees away at him before sending him into the barricade. Lesnar angrily stares at him before standing over him. Lesnar throws him into the ring and gets in. Lesnar clotheslines him down and coldly stares at the crowd. Ambrose pulls him up and wants more. Lesnar clotheslines him down again. Paul Heyman looks startled at ringside. Ambrose crawls toward Lesnar and gets up. Lesnar then takes him out with an F5. Lesnar’s music plays, and he leaves the ring. Lesnar stops halfway up the ramp and turns around. Ambrose has a crazy look on his face as he motions for Lesnar to bring some more. Lesnar gets in the ring and stands over Ambrose. Ambrose laughs.
Roman Reigns’ music hits, and he comes out to a very light reception. Lesnar stares at Reigns and waits for him to get in the ring. Ambrose then comes from behind and gives Lesnar a vicious low blow. Lesnar goes down in pain as Ambrose leaves the ring. The crowd doesn’t know how to react and are silent. Reigns smiles as Ambrose recovers on the ramp. Lesnar looks incredibly angry.
The Lucha Dragons vs. Alberto Del Rio and Rusev w/ King Barrett
Winners by Pinfall: Alberto Del Rio and Rusev
Becky Lynch vs. Tamina w/ Naomi
Winner by Pinfall: Tamina
Tables Match
The New Day and Mark Henry vs. The Usos and The Dudley Boyz
Winners: The Usos and The Dudley Boyz
Jey Uso appears to have injured his knee. Bubba Ray Dudley then attacks them from behind. The Dudley’s double-team The Usos before giving Jimmy a 3D through a table. They then set up another table and give Jey a powerbomb off the second rope through the table. Bubba says they’re the baddest tag team on the planet. D-Von says, “Oh my brother, testify!”
Daniel Bryan announces his retirement from professional wrestling
Lilian Garcia introduces Daniel Bryan to the ring. Bryan comes out with a new haircut and trimmed up beard. The crowd gives him a massive reception and a big “YES” chant breaks out. The entire arena has their arms up in the air. Bryan has tears in his eyes. The crowd and commentators give him a standing ovation. Bryan stands in the ring and soaks in the chant. Bryan closes his eyes and looks like he’s holding back tears. Bryan then smiles as a massive “Daniel Bryan” chant breaks out. Bryan looks at the crowd, and they give him an even bigger ovation. This is incredible. Another huge “YES” chant breaks out, and Bryan smiles widely.
Bryan says, “So, just now, I was able to close my eyes and feel that, like literally feel it in a way that I’ve never gotten to feel it before because when we’re here, we always have to keep our eyes open. But just that experience, literally I’m never going to forget it. But now – but now it is time for me to address the giant elephant in the room. I know, I know – I didn’t want to shave my beard either. But the thing is, is that I wanted to cut my hair, and once I cut my hair, I looked really silly with this giant beard. And this is just my one cheap plug is that I cut my hair for an organization called ‘Wigs for Kids.’ And one of the nice things about them is that they make wigs for kids who have had cancer, and they don’t charge the families at all for that, so if there is anything worthwhile that comes out of what I’m saying tonight, that’s it right there. But now to some less fun stuff, so…”
A lout “NO” chant breaks out. Bryan says, “Trust me, I don’t want to be doing this anymore than you guys want me to be doing this, but the truth is I’ve been wrestling since I was eighteen years old. And within the first five months of my wrestling career, I’d already had three concussions. And, uh, for years after that, I would get a concussion here and there, or here or there, and it gets to the point that when you’ve been wrestling for sixteen years, that adds up to a lot of concussions. And it gets to a point where they tell you that you can’t wrestle anymore. And for a long time I fought that because I had gotten EEGs and brain MRIs and neuro-psychological evaluations and all of them said this: that I was fine and that I could come back and I could wrestle. I trained like I could come back and I could wrestle. I was ready at a moment’s notice if WWE needed me, I wanted to come back and wrestle because this – I have loved this in a way I have never loved anything else.”
Bryan visibly gets choked up, and a loud, “Thank you, Daniel” chant breaks out. Bryan puts his head down and smiles.
“But, a week and a half ago, I took a test that said that maybe my brain isn’t as ok as I thought it was. And, I have a family to think about, and my wife and I want to start having kids soon…”
A big “YES” chant breaks out at that. Bryan jokes, “That’s what Brie says all the time!” Bryan laughs as the crowd loudly cheers that. A “Holy shit” chant breaks out before turning into, “That’s what she said!”
“So, it is with a heavy heart and the utmost sadness that I officially announce my retirement, but if there’s one thing… so I’ve gone through all these complex emotions in this last little bit. I’ve been angry, I’ve been sad, I’ve been frustrated, I’ve been all of that, but today, when I woke up this morning, I felt nothing but gratitude because I have gotten to do what I love for nearly sixteen years. Let me tell you a few of the things that I love, ok? Let me tell you a few of the things that I love. Nobody outside this arena or this city cares about this, but I love the Seahawks.”
That gets a huge reception, and the crowd starts doing the “Seahawks” chant. Bryan wears a huge grin on his face as this takes place.
“Here’s another thing that I love. Here’s another thing that I love. Right before my music hits, and it makes that weird sound right before it comes on, and when you guys react, every single time, even if I’m tired as hell or I’ve been hurt, every time I get this weird little smirk on my face that’s not like… but it brings joy to my heart, and I love it every single time. Do you know what else that I love? I love hitting the ropes and diving right here.” Bryan puts himself through the ropes. “It has made me feel like Superman, and your guys’ reaction to that made me feel like Superman. I love that. Here’s another thing that I love. Here’s another thing that I love. I have wrestled in the parking lots of gas stations AND I have wrestled in front of 70,000+ in New Orleans. Here is another thing that I love. I have gotten to meet the most amazing people on this planet such as somebody who looks like a monster but is the smartest man I know like Kane. I have gotten to meet a man who has been my mentor and my friend for over sixteen years in William Regal. I have gotten to meet children that are stronger than I ever thought anybody could be like Connor.”
Bryan looks like he’s choked up again as the crowd starts to chant for Connor.
“Grateful. I am very grateful. I am grateful because wrestling doesn’t owe me or anybody back there, it doesn’t owe us anything. WWE doesn’t owe us anything. Nobody owes… you guys don’t owe us anything. We do this because we love to do this. And then, it was strange because I did this because I love to do this, and then all of a sudden you guys just got behind me in a way that I never thought was possible. In a way that fans shouldn’t necessarily get behind a guy who is 5’8 and a 190 pounds. You guys got behind me in a way that made me feel that I was more than just me, and for that I’m grateful. I am grateful because a little over two years ago, in this very arena, you guys hijacked RAW.
“And they were trying to do a big championship coronation between Randy Orton and John Cena. They were combining the WWE Championship with the World Heavyweight Championship. And they had all the former champions out here, and this was going to be the most important match in WWE history, and you guys just wouldn’t stop chanting, ‘Daniel Bryan.’”
A loud “Daniel Bryan” chant breaks out. “But that’s not why I’m grateful.” Bryan begins to hold back tears. “My dad was sitting right over there where the guy with the goat mask with the ‘Daniel Bryan’ sign is standing right now. And, my dad got to see that. His son getting that kind of reaction from all you people…” Bryan’s voice begins to falter. “And that was the last time my dad got to see me wrestle, and you guys made it special for him and for me and for my entire family. I am grateful. I am grateful because of wrestling, I got to meet the most wonderful woman in the world who’s beautiful, she’s smart, and she completes me in a way that I didn’t even think was possible, and that’s because of wrestling. I am grateful. I am grateful because I get to come out here in front of what I feel is my hometown fans, I get to announce my retirement in front of a bunch of people who love me, right? That special moment that I had with my dad I get to share this moment with my mom, with my sister, with my family, with my friends. I get to share that with them, I get to share that with you, I get to share it with my wife in the back, I get to share it with all these wonderful human beings that I have spent the last fifteen years of my life with. I am grateful.”
The crowd gives him a very nice round of applause. “Now, tomorrow morning, uh I start, I start a new life. A life where I am no longer a wrestler, but that is tomorrow and that is not tonight. And by damn I have one more night to feel this energy and to feel this crowd, so if I could just get one last ‘YES’ chant, I would really appreciate it!”
Daniel Bryan leads the crowd in a massive “YES” chant as he circles the ring. His wife, Brie Bella, makes her way to the ring doing the “YES” chant. She gets in the ring, and they embrace in a hug and a kiss. She gives him a tight hug. Michael Cole says we are grateful that Daniel Bryan has come into our lives. Bryan goes outside the ring and hugs his mother and sister. Bryan circles the ringside area doing one more “YES” chant as the show comes to an end.
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Quick Match Results
Dolph Ziggler def. Kevin Owens
Charlotte def. Alicia Fox via Submission (non-title)
Bray Wyatt def. Ryback
Adam Rose def. Titus O’Neil
Alberto Del Rio and Rusev def. The Lucha Dragons
Tamina def. Becky Lynch
The Usos and The Dudley Boyz def. The New Day and Mark Henry in a Tables Match
WWE RAW Results - 2/8/16 (Daniel Bryan retires from WWE) - Wrestleview.com
The RAW video plays, and we go into the arena to see a big pyrotechnics display. Stephanie McMahon is already in the ring. Inside the ring is a conference table with a black carpet. Stephanie welcomes everyone to Monday Night RAW. We are moments away from the contract signing for the main event of Fastlane. The winner of that triple threat match will go on to WrestleMania to face her husband. The crowd interrupts her with a huge “Daniel Bryan” chant. Stephanie says they are always confused in Seattle. The winner of Fastlane will not face Daniel Bryan. That person will face her husband, the 14-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Triple H. The crowd loudly boos her. Hollywood may have Captain America vs. Iron Man, but only WWE has the Lunatic Fringe vs. The Roman Empire vs. The Beast Incarnate: Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns, and Brock Lesnar.
Dean Ambrose’s music interrupts her, and the WWE Intercontinental Champion makes his way to the ring. Ambrose asks to cut to the chase.Brock Lesnar’s music hits, and he comes out to a massive pop alongside Paul Heyman. Lesnar gets in the ring as a “Suplex City” chant breaks out. Heyman says, “Ladies and gentlemen, my name…” Stephanie interrupts and says everyone knows who he is. She says it’s time to make this official. Ambrose is first. Ambrose talks a little trash to Lesnar before signing. Reigns then signs the contract. Finally, Lesnar puts his name on the dotted line. Stephanie thanks them and says her business here is done. Stephanie then leaves the ring.
Heyman says maybe Ambrose wants to ask Reigns what the difference is between a beat down by The Authority and an authoritative beat down at the hands of Brock Lesnar. Lesnar smirks at Reigns and Ambrose. Lesnar motions for them to bring it on. A loud “Suplex City” chant breaks out. Ambrose walks around the table and bumps chests with Lesnar. Lesnar immediately throws him over the table and slams the table on top of Reigns. Lesnar then lays Ambrose out with an F5.
Triple H’s music hits, and the WWE World Heavyweight Champion makes his way to the stage with his wife. Stephanie claps for him as he looks down the ramp at the three men that will be competing for an opportunity to face him. Heyman stops Lesnar from approaching Triple H. Lesnar stares back at him. Reigns and Ambrose collect themselves in the ring and look up the ramp.
Kevin Owens vs. Dolph Ziggler
Winner by Pinfall: Dolph Ziggler
Charlotte w/ Ric Flair vs. Alicia Fox
Winner by Submission: Charlotte
Miz TV with special guest Chris Jericho
The Miz is in the ring, and he welcomes the crowd to Miz TV. Usually he introduces his guest right away, but he wants to say something. Usually Miz TV is a place where superstars can come and get things off their chests. It’s usually a place where everyone can and should feel awesome. Last week, Miz TV was none of those things when his guest was AJ Styles.
Chris Jericho’s pyro interrupts him, and he makes his way to the ring smiling. Jericho will face AJ Styles this Thursday on Smackdown. A light “Y2J” chant breaks out. Jericho says we’ve got some crazy people here tonight. Jericho says that was a tremendous introduction except for the fact that he forgot to say his name or say anything entertaining. Miz goes to speak, but Jericho asks him to please shut the hell up.
AJ Styles’ music hits, and he comes out a big reception. Miz attacks Jericho from behind and sends him face-first into the turnbuckle. AJ Styles runs down to the ring and punches away at Miz before sending him into a clothesline from Jericho. Styles and Jericho go face-to-face before throwing Miz out of the ring again. Jericho then bumps Styles, and they go face-to-face again. Styles yells at him and pokes Jericho in the chest, and they start exchanging right hands. Miz pulls Jericho out of the ring, so Jericho sends him over the commentary table. Jericho gets on the apron and stares at Styles before jumping off.
Bray Wyatt w/ The Wyatt Family vs. Ryback
Winner by Pinfall: Bray Wyatt
Titus O’Neil vs. Adam Rose w/ The Social Outcasts
Winner by Pinfall: Adam Rose
Dean Ambrose calls out Brock Lesnar
Dean Ambrose’s music hits, and he storms his way down to the ring. Ambrose asks if Brock Lesnar gave him an F2 because he thought the F5 was supposed to hurt and keep him down. Lesnar can’t keep him down or get the job down. Ambrose dares Lesnar to come out and try again. This time he should put some stank on it. Lesnar doesn’t respond. Ambrose says maybe Triple H was right. Lesnar has gone soft. Ambrose says that sounds like a personal problem. Ambrose asks if he can’t get it up for the big fight. Ambrose waits, but Lesnar still doesn’t come out. Ambrose says maybe Paul Heyman hasn’t given him permission to come out. Heyman is his advocate, but he didn’t know he holds his balls.
Brock Lesnar’s music finally hits, and he comes out smiling with Paul Heyman. Lesnar makes his way down to ringside, and Ambrose quickly jumps him. Lesnar quickly throws him off and sends him into the apron. Lesnar viciously knees away at him before sending him into the barricade. Lesnar angrily stares at him before standing over him. Lesnar throws him into the ring and gets in. Lesnar clotheslines him down and coldly stares at the crowd. Ambrose pulls him up and wants more. Lesnar clotheslines him down again. Paul Heyman looks startled at ringside. Ambrose crawls toward Lesnar and gets up. Lesnar then takes him out with an F5. Lesnar’s music plays, and he leaves the ring. Lesnar stops halfway up the ramp and turns around. Ambrose has a crazy look on his face as he motions for Lesnar to bring some more. Lesnar gets in the ring and stands over Ambrose. Ambrose laughs.
Roman Reigns’ music hits, and he comes out to a very light reception. Lesnar stares at Reigns and waits for him to get in the ring. Ambrose then comes from behind and gives Lesnar a vicious low blow. Lesnar goes down in pain as Ambrose leaves the ring. The crowd doesn’t know how to react and are silent. Reigns smiles as Ambrose recovers on the ramp. Lesnar looks incredibly angry.
The Lucha Dragons vs. Alberto Del Rio and Rusev w/ King Barrett
Winners by Pinfall: Alberto Del Rio and Rusev
Becky Lynch vs. Tamina w/ Naomi
Winner by Pinfall: Tamina
Tables Match
The New Day and Mark Henry vs. The Usos and The Dudley Boyz
Winners: The Usos and The Dudley Boyz
Jey Uso appears to have injured his knee. Bubba Ray Dudley then attacks them from behind. The Dudley’s double-team The Usos before giving Jimmy a 3D through a table. They then set up another table and give Jey a powerbomb off the second rope through the table. Bubba says they’re the baddest tag team on the planet. D-Von says, “Oh my brother, testify!”
Daniel Bryan announces his retirement from professional wrestling
Lilian Garcia introduces Daniel Bryan to the ring. Bryan comes out with a new haircut and trimmed up beard. The crowd gives him a massive reception and a big “YES” chant breaks out. The entire arena has their arms up in the air. Bryan has tears in his eyes. The crowd and commentators give him a standing ovation. Bryan stands in the ring and soaks in the chant. Bryan closes his eyes and looks like he’s holding back tears. Bryan then smiles as a massive “Daniel Bryan” chant breaks out. Bryan looks at the crowd, and they give him an even bigger ovation. This is incredible. Another huge “YES” chant breaks out, and Bryan smiles widely.
Bryan says, “So, just now, I was able to close my eyes and feel that, like literally feel it in a way that I’ve never gotten to feel it before because when we’re here, we always have to keep our eyes open. But just that experience, literally I’m never going to forget it. But now – but now it is time for me to address the giant elephant in the room. I know, I know – I didn’t want to shave my beard either. But the thing is, is that I wanted to cut my hair, and once I cut my hair, I looked really silly with this giant beard. And this is just my one cheap plug is that I cut my hair for an organization called ‘Wigs for Kids.’ And one of the nice things about them is that they make wigs for kids who have had cancer, and they don’t charge the families at all for that, so if there is anything worthwhile that comes out of what I’m saying tonight, that’s it right there. But now to some less fun stuff, so…”
A lout “NO” chant breaks out. Bryan says, “Trust me, I don’t want to be doing this anymore than you guys want me to be doing this, but the truth is I’ve been wrestling since I was eighteen years old. And within the first five months of my wrestling career, I’d already had three concussions. And, uh, for years after that, I would get a concussion here and there, or here or there, and it gets to the point that when you’ve been wrestling for sixteen years, that adds up to a lot of concussions. And it gets to a point where they tell you that you can’t wrestle anymore. And for a long time I fought that because I had gotten EEGs and brain MRIs and neuro-psychological evaluations and all of them said this: that I was fine and that I could come back and I could wrestle. I trained like I could come back and I could wrestle. I was ready at a moment’s notice if WWE needed me, I wanted to come back and wrestle because this – I have loved this in a way I have never loved anything else.”
Bryan visibly gets choked up, and a loud, “Thank you, Daniel” chant breaks out. Bryan puts his head down and smiles.
“But, a week and a half ago, I took a test that said that maybe my brain isn’t as ok as I thought it was. And, I have a family to think about, and my wife and I want to start having kids soon…”
A big “YES” chant breaks out at that. Bryan jokes, “That’s what Brie says all the time!” Bryan laughs as the crowd loudly cheers that. A “Holy shit” chant breaks out before turning into, “That’s what she said!”
“So, it is with a heavy heart and the utmost sadness that I officially announce my retirement, but if there’s one thing… so I’ve gone through all these complex emotions in this last little bit. I’ve been angry, I’ve been sad, I’ve been frustrated, I’ve been all of that, but today, when I woke up this morning, I felt nothing but gratitude because I have gotten to do what I love for nearly sixteen years. Let me tell you a few of the things that I love, ok? Let me tell you a few of the things that I love. Nobody outside this arena or this city cares about this, but I love the Seahawks.”
That gets a huge reception, and the crowd starts doing the “Seahawks” chant. Bryan wears a huge grin on his face as this takes place.
“Here’s another thing that I love. Here’s another thing that I love. Right before my music hits, and it makes that weird sound right before it comes on, and when you guys react, every single time, even if I’m tired as hell or I’ve been hurt, every time I get this weird little smirk on my face that’s not like… but it brings joy to my heart, and I love it every single time. Do you know what else that I love? I love hitting the ropes and diving right here.” Bryan puts himself through the ropes. “It has made me feel like Superman, and your guys’ reaction to that made me feel like Superman. I love that. Here’s another thing that I love. Here’s another thing that I love. I have wrestled in the parking lots of gas stations AND I have wrestled in front of 70,000+ in New Orleans. Here is another thing that I love. I have gotten to meet the most amazing people on this planet such as somebody who looks like a monster but is the smartest man I know like Kane. I have gotten to meet a man who has been my mentor and my friend for over sixteen years in William Regal. I have gotten to meet children that are stronger than I ever thought anybody could be like Connor.”
Bryan looks like he’s choked up again as the crowd starts to chant for Connor.
“Grateful. I am very grateful. I am grateful because wrestling doesn’t owe me or anybody back there, it doesn’t owe us anything. WWE doesn’t owe us anything. Nobody owes… you guys don’t owe us anything. We do this because we love to do this. And then, it was strange because I did this because I love to do this, and then all of a sudden you guys just got behind me in a way that I never thought was possible. In a way that fans shouldn’t necessarily get behind a guy who is 5’8 and a 190 pounds. You guys got behind me in a way that made me feel that I was more than just me, and for that I’m grateful. I am grateful because a little over two years ago, in this very arena, you guys hijacked RAW.
“And they were trying to do a big championship coronation between Randy Orton and John Cena. They were combining the WWE Championship with the World Heavyweight Championship. And they had all the former champions out here, and this was going to be the most important match in WWE history, and you guys just wouldn’t stop chanting, ‘Daniel Bryan.’”
A loud “Daniel Bryan” chant breaks out. “But that’s not why I’m grateful.” Bryan begins to hold back tears. “My dad was sitting right over there where the guy with the goat mask with the ‘Daniel Bryan’ sign is standing right now. And, my dad got to see that. His son getting that kind of reaction from all you people…” Bryan’s voice begins to falter. “And that was the last time my dad got to see me wrestle, and you guys made it special for him and for me and for my entire family. I am grateful. I am grateful because of wrestling, I got to meet the most wonderful woman in the world who’s beautiful, she’s smart, and she completes me in a way that I didn’t even think was possible, and that’s because of wrestling. I am grateful. I am grateful because I get to come out here in front of what I feel is my hometown fans, I get to announce my retirement in front of a bunch of people who love me, right? That special moment that I had with my dad I get to share this moment with my mom, with my sister, with my family, with my friends. I get to share that with them, I get to share that with you, I get to share it with my wife in the back, I get to share it with all these wonderful human beings that I have spent the last fifteen years of my life with. I am grateful.”
The crowd gives him a very nice round of applause. “Now, tomorrow morning, uh I start, I start a new life. A life where I am no longer a wrestler, but that is tomorrow and that is not tonight. And by damn I have one more night to feel this energy and to feel this crowd, so if I could just get one last ‘YES’ chant, I would really appreciate it!”
Daniel Bryan leads the crowd in a massive “YES” chant as he circles the ring. His wife, Brie Bella, makes her way to the ring doing the “YES” chant. She gets in the ring, and they embrace in a hug and a kiss. She gives him a tight hug. Michael Cole says we are grateful that Daniel Bryan has come into our lives. Bryan goes outside the ring and hugs his mother and sister. Bryan circles the ringside area doing one more “YES” chant as the show comes to an end.
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Quick Match Results
Dolph Ziggler def. Kevin Owens
Charlotte def. Alicia Fox via Submission (non-title)
Bray Wyatt def. Ryback
Adam Rose def. Titus O’Neil
Alberto Del Rio and Rusev def. The Lucha Dragons
Tamina def. Becky Lynch
The Usos and The Dudley Boyz def. The New Day and Mark Henry in a Tables Match
WWE RAW Results - 2/8/16 (Daniel Bryan retires from WWE) - Wrestleview.com