Daniel Bryan to Appear on WWE – ESPN Segment Tomorrow, Sami Zayn, The Miz, Michael Cole and More React to News of Bryan’s Retirement

February 8, 2016

Daniel Bryan on ESPN

Jonathan Coachman has announced on Twitter that Daniel Bryan will be the WWE – ESPN guest, and it will be Bryan’s first interview since announcing his retirement earlier today.

More Names React to Bryan News

In related news, below are more social media reactions to news of Daniel Bryan’s retirement:

Old school Nxt seems like ages ago! #thankyoudanielbryan. It’s been my honor to add a voice to all your accomplishments @WWEDanielBryan

— Michael Cole (@MichaelCole) 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

Sad news for @WWE…But, was his career so special that it will live on forever? #YesYesYes #ThankYouDanielBryan https://t.co/h6yEFd36Vn

— Bayley

Congrats on an incredible career. Glad I was able to be there for it. An honor to share the ring w/ u. https://t.co/gpBl40n53T

— The Miz (@mikethemiz) February 8, 2016

Love you @bryanldanielson! You are one of the smartest, funniest, strongest, most courageous and brave people I know! Tonight will be emotional for all of us as we watch one of the best wrestlers that ever stepped foot into that ring retire. Bryan you will leave such an impactful and inspiring legacy behind. Very big shoes to fill! Thank you for inspiring me and coaching me and helping me become a better me! #ThankYouDanielBryan #TheYESMan #YESYESYES #Repost @wwe ・・・ WWE Superstar Daniel Bryan announced his retirement from in-ring competition today via Twitter. He will address his retirement further live tonight on WWE Raw on USA Network. #ThankYouDanielBryan

A photo posted by Nikki Bella (@thenikkibella) on Feb 8, 2016 at 11:04am PST

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.