What would you change about a wrestler you don't like? (Gertner bonus)

[Damian Rey]

DANIEL BRYAN
I'd just overhaul him completely. First and foremost, I'd bring back his "Rage" theme he had when he redebuted at Summer Slam. I don't think fans take his current theme seriously.

The geek gimmick would be scrapped, and I'd start taking his character in a more serious direction. Have him dump Gail Kim publically, stating he has fallen off a bit since their relationship went public, and that he is here to win, not make nice with the ladies.

I'd then start having the broadcast team make note week after week how Bryan seems more focused and determined, and start structuring his matches to become more and more aggressive, focusing on different body parts, ignoring the refs to break a hold, and using submissions other than the LaBell Lock to finish the job. basically, try and replicate his ROH character. Nobody thought WWE would let Punk recreate his indy persona, and since they let him run with it as a heel, he's been amazing. Allowing Bryan to work with what got him over initially is playing to his strengths and is worth a shot.

If he had to cut a promo, I'd make sure to bullet point what the theme of the promo is, and bullet point the ideas he needs to get acrossed in a serious manner.

To cut this short, I'd turn him into Chris Benoit 2.0. It could work for him. If he's booked and presented to the fan base as a dangerous submission machine who doesn't need size to win, he could very much get over in a better capacity than he is now.

[Chavo Classic]

Originally Posted by Damian Rey To cut this short, I'd turn him into Chris Benoit 2.0. It could work for him.

Bryan doesn't have the physical build of Benoit. This gimmick work if you put next to the Big Show, Triple H, Kane or the Undertaker.

Because he's not 6 foot or 200 pound plus they need to work with what he's got, and that's technical ability and a nerdy charm.

[Damian Rey]

Originally Posted by Chavo Classic Bryan doesn't have the physical build of Benoit. This gimmick work if you put next to the Big Show, Triple H, Kane or the Undertaker. Because he's not 6 foot or 200 pound plus they need to work with what he's got, and that's technical ability and a nerdy charm.

I don't find him particularly charming as a nerd. He was more interesting as a guy who came to NXT and was billed as rook even though he had more experience and could probably compete with half the roster.