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WWE 2018 Rumors: What Lies Ahead for Daniel Bryan Now That He's Back to Wrestling?

Bryan widely expected to be involved in a match at 'WrestleMania'

More than two years ago, Daniel Bryan bid farewell to his in-ring WWE career.

It was a somber occasion and one that offered a poignant reminder that even though these men and women train extensively, are at their physical peak, and are experts of their craft, their careers can still be taken away from them in an instant.

In the time since, Bryan transitioned into a different onscreen role, serving as the in-storyline general manager for SmackDown Live, but even in that capacity, the rumblings of a return never really went away.

Finally, this past Tuesday, Bryan shared the great news that he has been cleared to compete again.