Why does the WWE keep doing "Thank You Daniel Bryan" specials?

[Neptune]

I swear every other week since he retired they are doing things for him. Is this their way of keeping him happy or something? I don't get it. He retired, I think it is time we all moved on. I'm not even saying that to hate on him, I found him entertaining for his run but I am over it. Either retire and be done with it or be part of the community still as a manager or something.

Yeah a lot of former wrestlers came back after retiring but it was years after, not weeks. Come on. Get of the goat teet and stop milking this thing WWE, it is getting old.

 

[Swift]

People like Bryan and they know it. It's just a cheap and easy way to get people to watch their show and buy their shit. Might as well get everything you can from the guy before he leaves the company (if he does decide to do that).

 

[Stopspot]

I swear every other week since he retired they are doing things for him. Is this their way of keeping him happy or something? I don't get it. He retired, I think it is time we all moved on. I'm not even saying that to hate on him, I found him entertaining for his run but I am over it. Either retire and be done with it or be part of the community still as a manager or something.

Yeah a lot of former wrestlers came back after retiring but it was years after, not weeks. Come on. Get of the goat teet and stop milking this thing WWE, it is getting old.

The one they did last night was the first one they did

 

[Neptune]

The one they did last night was the first one they did

The first of many sceduled

 

[Neptune]

People like Bryan and they know it. It's just a cheap and easy way to get people to watch their show and buy their shit. Might as well get everything you can from the guy before he leaves the company (if he does decide to do that).

It seems like he is only going along with it because he wasn't ready to leave. I know people like the dude but do they expect him to keep retiring for different crowds? I get retiring here and doing one in the UK for their fans but beyond that is over kill to me.

 

[Stopspot]

The first of many sceduled

They were supposed to do ONE retirement ceremony in MSG which got postponed. Because that is tradition in WWE. If you are a big name that retires, you get a MSG ceremony. It's the WWE equivalent of a team retiring your jersey number.

All the other stuff has been public appearances for Bryan. Since he is still a brand ambassador for the company. Not "lets cart out Bryan for a retirement speech" but rather "lets send one of our most popular ambassadors since he is good at this stuff". Just because the guy is no longer wrestling, doesn't mean he is just sitting on his ass. He still works for WWE.

 

[Neptune]

They were supposed to do ONE retirement ceremony in MSG which got postponed. Because that is tradition in WWE. If you are a big name that retires, you get a MSG ceremony. It's the WWE equivalent of a team retiring your jersey number.

All the other stuff has been public appearances for Bryan. Since he is still a brand ambassador for the company. Not "lets cart out Bryan for a retirement speech" but rather "lets send one of our most popular ambassadors since he is good at this stuff". Just because the guy is no longer wrestling, doesn't mean he is just sitting on his ass. He still works for WWE.

I had no idea after you retire from the wwe, they still keep your soul. Good to know.

 

[Stopspot]

I had no idea after you retire from the wwe, they still keep your soul. Good to know.

You expect them to just let him go? He didn't stop working for WWE. He retired from in ring competition. There's a pretty distinct difference between the two

 

[Pop Tatari]

 

[edge4ever]

Because DB was a huge star and they want ratings?

 

[seabs]

For what it's worth WNW are reporting Bryan is looking to get out of his contract (didn't think it was really threadworthy as it's just a rumour)

WNW report regarding Daniel Bryan... • /r/SquaredCircle

Why WWE Really Canceled All Daniel Bryan Appearances; Attempting To Negotiate Release

If this is true it could be a case of them cashing in on his name before he leaves / if legal proceedings begin.

 

[Prince Bálor]

For what it's worth WNW are reporting Bryan is looking to get out of his contract (didn't think it was really threadworthy as it's just a rumour)

WNW report regarding Daniel Bryan... • /r/SquaredCircle

Why WWE Really Canceled All Daniel Bryan Appearances; Attempting To Negotiate Release

If this is true it could be a case of them cashing in on his name before he leaves / if legal proceedings begin.

Hmm, why would he want out if he didn't want to sign elsewhere, presumably with NJPW/ROH? I thought DB came to a realization that wrestling again is a big no-no.

Or, the reason he wants out could be because he doesnt wan't to do all the promotional stuff they want him to.

 

[seabs]

Hmm, why would he want out if he didn't want to sign elsewhere, presumably with NJPW/ROH? I thought DB came to a realization that wrestling again is a big no-no.

Or, the reason he wants out could be because he doesnt wan't to do all the promotional stuff they want him to.

Probably the second one if it's true.

 

[Swift]

It seems like he is only going along with it because he wasn't ready to leave. I know people like the dude but do they expect him to keep retiring for different crowds? I get retiring here and doing one in the UK for their fans but beyond that is over kill to me.

He's still going along with it because he's still an employee. Its not like Bryan calls the shots. Knowing the way Bryan is, I'm sure he thinks its overkill as well.

 

[Messiah1]

Money and viewers.. They'll be coming out with "Thank You Bryan" merchandise soon.