Medical Clearance for Daniel Bryan

**Theo Dious** · 12-14-2015, 05:59 PM

Honestly I don't think it's that complicated. Bryan went out with injuries, came back, and went out again. His recovery wasn't smooth and concussions have been involved, and in the current sports climate concussions are a big thing. WWE also has lawsuits involving concussions against them largely predicated on the notion that WWE knowingly let guys work despite the fact that it might lead to life-long debilitating conditions. I think the bottom line for WWE is that if they let him go back and he either goes out again shortly after, or ends up having a lasting condition going forward, it'll look seriously bad for them and cost them a lot in bad publicity and possible lawsuit payouts. Bringing back Bryan with the risk that he could suffer additional concussions would be tantamount to handing ammo to the plaintiffs in those cases.

**NormanSmiley** · 12-14-2015, 06:53 PM

Wwe cant risk db killing his sister and neice from the mania celebration.

In addition, how much longer are "fans" going to clamor at a db return? Isnt he close to forgotten?

**Emperor Smeat** · 12-15-2015, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Theo Dious

Honestly I don't think it's that complicated. Bryan went out with injuries, came back, and went out again. His recovery wasn't smooth and concussions have been involved, and in the current sports climate concussions are a big thing. WWE also has lawsuits involving concussions against them largely predicated on the notion that WWE knowingly let guys work despite the fact that it might lead to life-long debilitating conditions. I think the bottom line for WWE is that if they let him go back and he either goes out again shortly after, or ends up having a lasting condition going forward, it'll look seriously bad for them and cost them a lot in bad publicity and possible lawsuit payouts. Bringing back Bryan with the risk that he could suffer additional concussions would be tantamount to handing ammo to the plaintiffs in those cases.

Only issue is that the WWE let Dreamer wrestle and his history with concussions is just as bad as it was with Bryan's. Had Dreamer gotten hurt, WWE would have looked just as bad as if they'd let Bryan wrestle especially if the news started to spread in the media.

Do agree that the concussion lawsuits and possible even the Concussion film coming out soon is playing a huge role in why they don't want Bryan back anytime soon in the ring.

**The CyNick** · 12-18-2015, 10:03 AM

Here's one of these topics where the real answer is nobody knows.

Unless you are a medical professional and have access to Bryan's medical reports, you would have no ability to comment on the situation.

I think Theo had it right though. WWE should be applauded for taking extreme caution with a guy who was one of their top guys, could generate tons of revenue for the company, who they spent the better part of a year building up, and now never really recoup that money spent to build his brand. It's admirable they are looking out for the talent in this case.

WWE has come a long way in protecting their talent.

12-14-2015, 05:59 PM	#1
Theo Dious EATER OF HOT POCKETS Posts: 14,340	Honestly I don't think it's that complicated. Bryan went out with injuries, came back, and went out again. His recovery wasn't smooth and concussions have been involved, and in the current sports climate concussions are a big thing. WWE also has lawsuits involving concussions against them largely predicated on the notion that WWE knowingly let guys work despite the fact that it might lead to life-long debilitating conditions. I think the bottom line for WWE is that if they let him go back and he either goes out again shortly after, or ends up having a lasting condition going forward, it'll look seriously bad for them and cost them a lot in bad publicity and possible lawsuit payouts. Bringing back Bryan with the risk that he could suffer additional concussions would be tantamount to handing ammo to the plaintiffs in those cases.

12-14-2015, 06:53 PM	#2
NormanSmiley shisen sucks all the cock Posts: 1,617	Wwe cant risk db killing his sister and neice from the mania celebration. In addition, how much longer are "fans" going to clamor at a db return? Isnt he close to forgotten?

12-18-2015, 10:03 AM	#4
The CyNick Make the IWC Great Again Posts: 8,922	Here's one of these topics where the real answer is nobody knows. Unless you are a medical professional and have access to Bryan's medical reports, you would have no ability to comment on the situation. I think Theo had it right though. WWE should be applauded for taking extreme caution with a guy who was one of their top guys, could generate tons of revenue for the company, who they spent the better part of a year building up, and now never really recoup that money spent to build his brand. It's admirable they are looking out for the talent in this case. WWE has come a long way in protecting their talent.