10 Times WWE Nepotism CRUSHED Hot Angles

8. Brie Mode Activated

Stephanie McMahon ECW
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Daniel Bryan's in-ring comeback was still bringing tears to eyes by the time summer 2018 rolled around. At SummerSlam, interference from Maryse cost him a bout vs. mortal enemy The Miz. Afterwards, Bryan fought back against all odds to put the loudmouth couple in their place.

Only joking - his wife Brie popped back up to fend off the power couple, dilute the story, and make it look like Daniel couldn't cope on his own. That might've been fine had the babyfaces got the last laugh, but they actually lost a mixed tag at Hell In A Cell then Brie moved onto other things.

The point? All-too-familiar family ties.

This was a thinly-veiled excuse to give Brie some paydays. Look, it's cool that the couple wanted to work together (they probably thought they'd never get the chance due to Bryan's injuries and retirement), but Bella's involvement was a poor direction to take things, especially when she threatened to overshadow Daniel.

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