1. Both Were Viewed VERY Early As The Best Technicians Of Their Generation
Chris Benoit debuted as a pro wrestler in 1985. By 1986, he was a young boy in the New Japan Dojo. By 1989, he was the Pegasus Kid, and after ten years in the business was a regular in Canada, Japan, Mexico and all over Europe. Similarly, Daniel Bryan broke into pro wrestling in 2000, and by 2002 was considered to be the in-ring "ace" of Ring of Honor. By 2005, Bryan was wrestling in Japan and Europe, and after 10 years in the pro wrestling business, Bryan appeared on Monday Night Raw as a member of the Nexus and choked out Justin Roberts with his necktie. After 15 years in the business, both Benoit and Bryan were world champions who could have easily quit once reaching that level. In continuing their careers past that point, they wrestled/wrestle to push themselves, truly establish a legacy, and for sheer appreciation for the fans that have supported them.
Besides having been an independent professional wrestling manager for a decade, Marcus Dowling is a Washington, DC-based writer who has contributed to a plethora of online and print magazines and newspapers writing about music and popular culture over the past 15 years.
