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5. The YES Movement; The Rise Of Daniel Bryan

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Bryan Danielson, better known to WWE fans as Daniel Bryan, is the epitome of the underdog. But don't underestimate his size: his technical prowess proved to be more than enough to defeat Goliath's twice his size as he proved as WrestleMania XXX.

It's been well-established that going back to the Rock 'n Wrestling era, Vince McMahon always preferred your larger-than-life physical specimens; your Brock Lesnar's, your (modern-day) Drew McIntyres, Big Shows, etc.

Bryan broke down all previous set paradigms of what a World Champion should be, and at WrestleMania XXX, with the audience on his side, Bryan defeated Randy Orton, Batista and HHH to become World Heavyweight Champion.

Bryan's overwhelming charisma and undeniable underdog charm, as Daniel Bryan stood atop the ropes, holding both championships, the former match having been a title unification stipulation added. His exuberance was met with an uproarious "YES! YES! YES!" chants from the live crowd, and the cheer joy, and happiness in knowing that if you believe in yourself. Try hard enough and you can achieve anything, or as Daniel Bryan himself said, "If you fight for your dreams, your dreams will fight for you!"

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What’s up fellow Pro-Wrestling FANADDICTS, (and yes, I’m a aware that is not the correct way to spell “fanatics,” but I thought since this was my introduction I’d ease everyone into my sarcastic sense of humor before just jumping off the proverbial high-dive.) ANYWHO, I have been OBSESSED, and not just because I legitimately was diagnosed at 8 years old with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, with Pro-Wrestling. It is BAR-NONE, my biggest passion in life. If I didn’t have to pay bills, I’d do it for free! (Work in the industry in any capacity).