Vince Doesn't See Money In Daniel Bryan

[Crayo]

During an interview two weeks ago with the Ministry of Slam podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels acknowledged a recent conversion he had with WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon where the 67-year-old said he doesn’t “see money” in a certain, unnamed WWE Superstar. According to sources within the sports-entertainment organization, that individual is Daniel Bryan.

As transcribed by the Pro Wrestling Torch (interview remarks available here), Michaels said, “I had a conversation a couple of weeks ago with the man in charge and we were talking about a certain individual and he goes, ‘I just don’t see money in him.’ And I said, ‘You said the same thing about me.’ He said, ‘I did not.’ I said, ‘Yes you did!’ (laughs) I said, ‘And it’s okay. It’s just one of those things.’”

Michaels compared McMahon’s views on the WWE Superstar to himself, as he believes he wasn’t viewed as a “prototypical main event guy” while he was rising the ranks of WWE in the early-1990′s.

“I wasn’t your prototypical—heck, I wasn’t anybody’s prototypical main event guy. And I knew that. So, you just do your absolute best,” said Michaels. “Yes, I was very scared and very worried, which had a lot to do with how bad I handled stuff because I spent a great deal of my career waiting for the other shoe to drop. Because it was a very real view of me and my ability and my talent. I’m a firm believer that talent does rise to the top, but you have to be patient. So, I spent a great deal of time worried, intimidated, and concerned that with each passing storyline, it might be the last one.”

A WWE source believes that with Bryan having a major role on Total Divas—premiering next month on E!—as the boyfriend of cast member Brie Bella, his standing in the organization is “safe” for the time being.
(source: F4WOnline.com)



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[Farooq]

Vince just can't grow a beard! ipebomb:

 

[Ovaldinho]

Vince McMahon is such a prick. He seems to have belief that everyone thinks the same way as him which irritates me so much. How can he possibly believe that Daniel Bryan isn't going to make money when he gets some of the best crowd reactions on the entire roster and his merchandise is extremely fucking popular.

 

[DK JAMES]

God dammit, Vince. Thankfully, soon enough he won't be running that company with full control.

 

[Lockard 23]

I'm guessing the individual in question is Daniel Bryan. I can see Michaels having a conversation with Vince about him considering he helped train him and told officials for years that he had the talent to make it in the WWE. Honestly though, Bryan can get reactions and sell merchandise but that isn't quite the same as selling PPVs. The latter is still yet to be determined.

To be fair though, maybe Vince and Michaels were talking about Dolph Ziggler or something. I can almost swear Michaels has given him praise as well. I could more realistically see Vince doubting him as a major money maker than Bryan.

 

[Leo C]

Well, if it's about DB, I'm really not surprised. We already know he's got this mindset.

 

[Marshall1]

I'm gonna play devil's advicate here. Look at the ratings of D-Bry segments...uhh they aren't to great, his the Raw main event he had with Orton got a 2.92, which is one of the worst in long time. Of course it isn't all Bryan's fault, they were up against the Stanley Cup Finals but still....a 2.92 for the main event, those are really bad numbers.

 

[Snowman1]

I can buy that Vince would know a lot more than we would about stuff like this... but if Daniel Bryan isn't a draw, what is a draw?

If you wanted to say generic characterless indy wrestler D-Bry that was US Champion wasn't a draw, I'll give you that. But not now. Everyone loves this guy.

 

[Crayo]

I'm gonna play devil's advicate here. Look at the ratings of D-Bry segments...uhh they aren't to great, his the Raw main event he had with Orton got a 2.92, which is one of the worst in long time. Of course it isn't all Bryan's fault, they were up against the Stanley Cup Finals but still....a 2.92 for the main event, those are really bad numbers.

Naturally. The guy has had a career of being pushed and depushed etc. WWE had a tremendous amount of faith in CM Punk, and gave him the longest reign in the modern era, but at the beginning of that he was not a draw. Simple as that. His segments were poorly rated, and other than merchandise nothing was really happening under CM Punk. But WWE decided not to care about that and have that faith in him, and now look: CM Punk is a draw, he's a top name (still behind Cena ofc), and they have required his attendance at numerous SmackDown tours now just to sell tickets. He is a tool for WWE to make money, and that's what Daniel Bryan can become if WWE had that same faith.

 

[Nano]

Bryan isn't money? Well, he's one of the guy that entertains the most imo. When he comes out, almost every single person in the crowd start screaming his popular or . If Vince can't see that it's because he's an old man and needs to retire.

 

[Senhor Perfect]

I'm going to have to agree with Lockard's thought here. I have a feeling this person in question is Ziggler. Say what you will about the way they've utilized DB, but he had a decent WHC reign and picked up a few victories along the way. Looking at Ziggler's two "reigns" he never beat anyone and quickly lost the title after winning it. If Vince didn't see money in DB, there's no way he'd let him close RAW while having a healthy Cena, Lesnar, and Punk at his disposal.

 

[Senhor Perfect]

Also this:

During an interview with the Ministry of Slam podcast two weeks ago, WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels acknowledged a recent conversion he had with WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon where the 67-year-old said he doesn't "see money" in a certain, unnamed WWE Superstar. Bryan Alvarez of F4WOnline.com reported on Friday that according to sources within the sports-entertainment organization, that individual is Daniel Bryan. Michaels, however, is denying online that they were discussing Bryan, and that the individual in question is actually 6'3" and 250 pounds.

In a response to a Twitter user directing a message to McMahon stating, "Remember when you didn't have faith in @ShawnMichaels ?.... Bottom line is that @WWEDanielBryan is HOT!," Michaels responded, "We weren't speaking of [Daniel Bryan], that was the assumption of net folks. Way off, as usual."

In response to a query to name the individual in question, Michaels said he would not, but noted that "he's 6'3 250." The WWE Hall of Famer later said that those figures may not be exact, as it is his estimate. "Well, I didn't measure or weigh him, it's a guess. Therefore, in their eyes I am a LIAR!!!" he said in response to a user guessing the individual as Dolph Ziggler.

Michaels again denied assumptions that he was talking about the Washington native, stating the following in response to outing the individual: "I would have said if I thought relevant. Not [Daniel Bryan] tho."

Michaels revealed that McMahon is actually high on Bryan. In response to a user labeling the WWE CEO as "stupid" for not firmly backing Bryan, Michaels said, "That isn't even who we were talking about. [Vince McMahon]'s big on DB. Shame y'all let those folks work you like that. #thinkforyourself."
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[Swift]

"[Vince McMahon]'s big on DB."

This made my day :yay: :

Also, lol dirtsheets strike again. Imagine if it was Meltzer who wrote this "report" :dawg:

 

[DylanTM]

About DB being Brie Bella's boyfriend, wasn't Cena dating Brie at one point?

 

[Stopspot]

About DB being Brie Bella's boyfriend, wasn't Cena dating Brie at one point?

Cena is dating Nikki. Bryan has been dating Brie since they both entered the company in 2009 roughly.