10 Times WWE Stars Broke Kayfabe With REAL Emotions

Daniel Bryan described 2014 as both the best and worst time of his life. It was the best because he'd won the World championship at the main event of WrestleMania XXX and married Brie Bella. It was the worst because he was forced to vacate the championship due to a neck injury, and his close friend Connor Michalek died.

Sadly, more was yet to come for the American Dragon. Following his big moment and wedding, the happy couple went on a brief honeymoon. They returned to the news that his father had unexpectedly passed away. Bryan was due to perform that night in a segment with Kane and Stephanie McMahon but given the circumstances, everyone would have understood if he pulled out.

Being a professional though, Daniel decided to gut it out and give the crowd an appearance. Originally he was meant to have a much longer segment, but it was trimmed down to a speedy beatdown by Kane to get him in and out quickly. As best as he tried to put on a brave face however, the fans knew something was up and he couldn't hide the tears running down his beard.

Wrestlers are known for fighting through physical pain, but this was another level entirely. Yet another reason why Bryan Danielson is indeed the GOAT.