Author: Jack Crosby / Source: CBSSports.com
One of the more intriguing stories in all of WWE in recent weeks has been the unveiling of the “new” Daniel Bryan following his recent heel turn that saw him become the WWE champion once again. In recent weeks, Bryan’s turn has been more about explaining what drove him to the point of kicking AJ Styles in the groin to win the title.
Tuesday night, Styles saw firsthand what sort of physical carnage this new version of Bryan can bring to the table when he’s triggered.Big fan of WWE? Subscribe to our podcast — In This Corner with Brian Campbell — where we go in depth on everything you need to know in WWE each week.
The vicious side of the ‘new’ Daniel Bryan
Two bitter rivals met for a segment as The Miz hosted WWE champion Daniel Bryan on an edition of “Miz TV.” Well, they met after an interruption in the form of an R-Truth and Carmella dance break, actually. Miz said it does seem as if Bryan has morphed into a new person, but it also appears as if Bryan realizes that he’s been right about him all along. Bryan said people used to think he was smart, but how smart could he actually be if he listened to “these people”? Bryan quoted Alexander Hamilton to explain his attitude change, but Miz believed that Bryan simply began to take his advice on doing whatever it takes to win. The WWE champ then went on a rant against the fans detailing how their actions in their daily lives harm the earth. When it came down to it, Miz just wanted to hear Bryan say that he became WWE champion because he listened to his advice. Bryan shot back by saying that it doesn’t matter because the old Daniel Bryan is dead, and he even ripped off and threw down his logo plates from the belt to prove his point.
Styles hurried to the ring gunning for Bryan, who briefly used Miz as a shield. Bryan wasn’t able to get away, as Styles directed him back toward the squared circle. Styles, though, ended up eating a Skull Crushing Finale from Miz as Bryan was able to escape up the ramp. Immediately after the segment, it was announced that Styles would be facing Miz later in the night.
AJ Styles def. The Miz via submission: Bryan returned to the arena to provide commentary, and despite his best efforts to help Miz win, Styles earned the victory with the Calf Crusher. Following the bout, though, Bryan viciously attacked Styles by not only working over the former champ’s left knee but repeatedly stomping his face as officials tried to break it up. Bryan eventually exited the ring and again made the ring announcer announce him as the “new” Daniel Bryan while he stood atop the commentary table. After calling the fans “fickle” over and over, SmackDown went off the air as Bryan bolted back into the ring to continue tearing apart the knee of Styles.
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