10 Daniel Bryan WWE Matches You Have To Watch

2. John Cena Vs. Daniel Bryan (SummerSlam 2013)

This was the match that really sent Daniel Bryan into the stratosphere.

WWE Champion John Cena got to choose his opponent for SummerSlam, and he picked Bryan. The two locked up in a fantastic bout that pitted WWE’s golden boy with its resident flying goat. Cena looked the part of the champion, while Bryan looked like a Waffle House regular.

But D-Bry would emerge victorious, winning the title in epic fashion. His celebration would be cut short, however, as Triple H (the guest referee) would turn on him, allowing Randy Orton to cash in the Money in the Bank briefcase and win the title.

That act solidified fans’ support of Bryan even more, which would ultimately lead to the pinnacle of his career…