Partial Source: Pwinsider.com
UPDATE: Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella were interviewed this morning on ABC’s “Good Morning America” discussing Bryan’s retirement.
Noting that Bryan was best known for “taking big slams in the ring”, he and Bella were speaking out about his retirement following concussions. They noted that Bryan had been suffering from seizures but had been hiding them from Brie. Bella said that she was there and witnessed one of his concussions and said it was “heartbreaking.” Bryan said that he begged her not to tell anyone because if WWE found out, they weren’t going to let him do what he loved to do anymore. Bella said that she knew that if she said something, she didn’t know what would happen, so she chose not to say anything.
The reporter brought up the “fake” word. Bryan responded, “It’s not real and it’s not fake. When I get slammed, I am really getting slammed, but I’m helping him slam me.”
The report noted that last year, Bryan was sidelined following neck surgery. Bryan said he was told by the “WWE Doctor” that the Doctor, in good conscience, could not allow Bryan to compete.
Triple H was interviewed and said that when an athlete is hurt, you have to step in and protect them or they will “run themselves into the ground if given that opportunity.”
The report then brought up allegations made in lawsuits filed by Vito LoGrasso and Evan Singleton, noting that they allege that WWE did not properly disclose the dangers of head injuries and mentioned that Chris Benoit, “famous for his headbutt” was found to have been suffering from CTE post-mortem. For those wondering, they did not acknowledge the Benoit family tragedy.
WWE responded to the lawsuit, noting it “had no merit” and that the company would defend itself against the allegations.
Triple H noted that WWE referees have been trained to watch for injuries and concussions in the performers as well as in each other.
The report noted that Bryan and Bella are looking to start a family which means that wrestling fans “could be looking at another retirement.”
Bella said that seeing everything Bryan went through with his retirement, she feels it is time for her to hang up the boots. The reporter noted that her retirement announcement would likely come “this summer.”
The report ended with Bryan saying he would like to work in helping to create awareness of the dangers of concussions.
ORIGINAL: Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella will appear on Good Morning America this morning, discussing Bryan’s retirement, concussions, Brie’s future in wrestling and more. Here are some previews for the appearance…
absolute pleasure talking wrestling, retirement & babies w/ @WWEDanielBryan @BellaTwins tomo on @GMA @ABC #GMA #yes pic.twitter.com/H1598wNmE1
— Kayna Whitworth (@KaynaWhitworth) February 16, 2016
WATCH: @WWEDanielBryan initially did not tell wife Brie @BellaTwins about his concussion issues. https://t.co/eWp3S7yqgl
— Good Morning America (@GMA) February 16, 2016
TOMORROW: @WWEDanielBryan and Brie @BellaTwins speak out on @GMA. @WWE #WWEonGMAhttps://t.co/8gffHeA2YF
— Good Morning America (@GMA) February 16, 2016
Brie Bella Daniel Bryan talking about what’s next after Bryan’s retirement … Concussions forcing him to leave the WWE…
