18 Things We Learned From Former Ring Announcer Justin Roberts' AMA

12. The Nexus Debut & Being Choked By Daniel Bryan

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Next up someone asked how much he and the other ringside personnel were made aware of what was going to happen during the Nexus debut, and more importantly, was Justin informed that Daniel Bryan would choke him with his own tie? If not, does he feel any ill will regarding the incident?

Roberts replied that he knew the general idea, finding out about it around half an hour before the show started. The tie spot wasn't planned out, but he lauded Daniel Bryan for being great at what he does, seeing him lying there with his tie on and making the most of the situation.

People complimented him on his selling, but it was real. Daniel obviously wasn't trying to kill him by any means but he made sure it looked good.

When they all got to the back, everyone, especially Vince, praised the segment. Justin mentioned the crowd used to chant Daniel Bryan's name at him as if it were his fault that he was fired, and he's extremely happy it worked out for him in the long run.

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