WWE Greatest Royal Rumble Wrestlers - Where Are They Now?

50. Daniel Bryan

Entry: #1

Time: 1:16:05

Then: Incredibly, the Greatest Royal Rumble was only Daniel Bryan's fourth match back since delighting fans with a return to the ring post-2016 retirement. He'd teamed with Shane McMahon vs. Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn at WrestleMania 34, then wrestled against and with AJ Styles in singles and tag action respectively on SmackDown. 

Typically for D-Bry, there were no half measures when it came to this grappling stuff. He went well over a full hour in the 50-man Rumble after coming out first. Oh, that's another point: These names will be presented in the order of entry for that GRR. Bryan was #1, so he's up first on this list.

Come his elimination at the hands of Big Cass, Bryan's chest had been turned to mincemeat following countless painful chops. Indeed, his strike battle with Roderick Strong was a real highlight of the bout.

Now: Bryan Danielson hitched his wagon to the AEW movement in 2021, and he hasn't really looked back. He worked numerous high calibre matches for Tony Khan's company over the next 3 years, then largely phased down his active in-ring career so he could focus on helping out backstage and appearing as a colour commentator on All Elite flagship telecast Dynamite. 

He's been a blessing behind the desk, because Bryan brings such a wealth of wrestling knowledge and credibility to broadcasts. Danielson hasn't wrestled a proper match (an 8 second win over Max Caster in June 2025 doesn't really count) since staring at the lights for Jon Moxley at WrestleDream in October 2024.

Who knows if he'll ever lace up a pair of boots again? Probably, but he's mindful of his health. Besides, it's hardly like the dude has anything to prove.