Daniel Bryan was undoubtedly the hottest star in professional wrestling by the time the March 10 episode of Monday Night Raw rolled around. Despite WWE management's attempts to kill his heat and slow his momentum, either by beating him in every major match he competed in or having him join the Wyatt Family, he grew more and more popular with every passing week. No longer able to justify holding him down, those in power decided to focus the marketing and creative machines on Bryan and his improbable rise to the top of the industry. Determined to get Triple H to agree to a match at WrestleMania, Bryan staged a protest involving dozens of fans in the center of the squared circle. "The Yes Movement," as it was referred to by WWE.com, refused to leave and allow the program to proceed without Triple H and Stephanie McMahon giving in to Bryan's demands. The bearded babyface got his match with Triple H and took it a step further, adding his name to the WWE title bout if he was able to knockoff The Game. It was a turning point for Bryan in WWE and a rare moment in which Vince McMahon recognized and listened to the fans and their unwavering support for the Washingtonian.
Erik Beaston is a freelance pro wrestling writer who likes long walks in the park, dandelions and has not quite figured out that this introduction is not for Match.com. He resides in Parts Unknown, where he hosts weekly cookouts with Kane, The Ultimate Warrior, Papa Shango and The Boogeyman. Be jealous.
