10 Reasons Why Daniel Bryan's Wrestling Style Cost Him His Career

6. Killing Himself On The Indies

These matches were true works of art, so in no way am I belittling them, but they certainly didn't help Bryan's chances of wrestling into his 40s. Get yourselves onto YouTube and search for Bryan Danielson's matches with the likes of Nigel McGuinness, Kenta or Chris Hero; they're absolutely mental. While the technical prowess on show cannot be doubted, some of the spots are unadulteratedly brutal and definitely contributed to the reason why Bryan was forced to call it a day. Just look at the clip below as a prime example. Danielson and McGuinness making themselves bleed hardway via sickening headbutts might have been necessary from a storytelling perspective, but maybe a little bit dumb if you look at it from any other angle... Again, it's that tricky balance between giving the fans what they would pay to see, and looking after yourself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elPoBEmm_RY