Big show show delivered an early frying panlike chop to the chest, then shoved bryan clear over the top rope to the floor. The mustsee images of friday night smackdown, april 10, 2020. Many peple going into this match believed barrett or rhodes would be winning. When daniel bryan was brogue kicked and pinned in 18 seconds by. Sheamus squashed daniel bryan in exactly 18 seconds for the first bout of the.
A stellar cast of randy orton, daniel bryan, sheamus, cm punk, the returning rob van dam, christian and kane will fight for the chance to earn a contract for a wwe title shot. Sheamus squashed daniel bryan in exactly 18 seconds for the first bout of the night to become the world heavyweight champion. John cena won the 20 version just to setup a rematch with the rock at wrestlemania xxix. Daniel bryan has to thank cm punk for leaving to allow this change to be made to the card. Taking a look back at daniel bryan s 18 second world heavyweight title loss to sheamus at wrestlemania 28 and how fortunes for both have changed considerably over the past year and a half or so. In 2012 sheamus surprisingly outlasted chris jericho, beat daniel bryan in 18 seconds at wrestlemania and has had his career take a nosedive since. Sheamus beats daniel bryan in under 18 seconds wwe. Diesel v hbk, hogan v sid, brock v goldberg, wm3 six man, mom v the quebecers, daniel bryan v sheamus, cole v lawler, vince v bret, taker v gonzales, kelly kelly and maria menounos v beth phoenix and eve torres and roberts v martel. It made bryan stronger while it made sheamus weaker. This was true in 2010, when the mere notion of seeing him live in a flea market got me into indie wrestling, forever ruining my life. Sheamus picks up the final pinfall after delivering a brogue kick at twentytwo minutes and fiftyfive seconds. Natalya ducked one and got the sharpshooter to score the win.
Ranking the last 10 opening matches at wrestlemania. Daniel bryan confirms original wrestlemania 30 opponent. Daniel bryan is the wrestler of the decade, but not for. In 2010, he was rechristened daniel bryan and was one of the main names on the brand new show nxt. At wrestlemania 28, daniel bryan and sheamus fought for the world heavyweight championship. The following article is only available to premium members. Bryans reign as world champion ended at 105 days when sheamus defeated him in 18 seconds at wrestlemania xxviii due to bryan being distracted with receiving a good luck kiss from aj. Daniel bryan vs sheamus waste of a match, 18 seconds and its over. Daniel bryan is now rising while sheamus is falling. So, yeah, youll probably want to click right here and get a copy of bryans book. Daniel bryan how long should this world title match last. Cm punk confirms original wm 30 card that hashtag show. Sheamus is wearing a bright red 18 seconds shirt just to stick it. Knowing that guy, he waited until daniel and brie were exactly 18 seconds into it before barging in the room.
Bryan is capable of giving his opponents great matches and people were clearly shouting. The most famous 18 seconds in the history of wrestlemania. Despite bryans long stretches on the disabled list and mizs regular hiatuses to. Cesaro wshinzuke nakamura money in the bank qualifier. Everybody expected a great battle and instead got a blink, brogue kick, 1, 2, 3, over match. Wwe, 2012 it was wrestlemania, and wrestling fans around the world were eager to see daniel bryan take on sheamus in a title match on the grandest stage of them all. The 18second match had the exact opposite effect that it was intended to have. For one, its an insult to sheamus and daniel bryan for the second year in a. Sheamus retains the world heavyweight championship by defeating daniel bryan in a twooutofthree falls singles competition at extreme rules. Looking back on it, it seems to me that sheamus was the one who really got screwed there. No wrestler more universally beloved and supported than daniel bryan from 20 to 2014. Why daniel bryan lost for sheamus in only 18 seconds in. The upside was that the lack of a proper match led to the yes chants and bryans escalating popularity. Sheamus simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
The opening match of wrestlemania xxviii shocked the world. Daniel bryan forgets his books title, embarrassed by yes. After the match, royal rumble match winner sheamus attacked bryan and chose him as. However despite all its success there are very few stories more unlikely than the story of daniel bryan from 20 to 2014. Signup here to view this article and unlock all our exclusive features. Two of the names bryan, whose real name is bryan danielson, considered using before settling on daniel bryan were buddy peacock and lloyd boner.
Wrestlemania 28 sheamus beats daniel bryan 18 seconds. But, why daniel bryan lost for sheamus in only 18 seconds in wrestlemania xxx. I think the plan was just for it to become a thing. Wouldnt it be something if bryan got revenge eight years later and defeated sheamus in. Movie heroes comic book heroes cartoon heroes video game heroes anime heroes.
Daniel bryan vs cody rhodes vs heath slater vs justin gabriel vs kane vs sheamus vs sin cara vs wade barrett wwe money in the bank 2011 4 this is arguably one of the best ppvs of the modern era, and this match was the first one on an already stacked card. Sheamus squashing daniel bryan in a matter of seconds to win the world heavyweight championship felt like such an almighty waste. Wwe universal champion brock lesnar wpaul heyman in a nontitle match. The first match between these two superstars lasted in seconds, as bryan was brogue kicked in 18 seconds. In less than two weeks the wwe will host money in the bank 20 from the wells fargo center in philadelphia and most eyes will be focussed on the wwe title ladder match.
I think losing in 18 seconds did more for bryan than any sheamus bryan opening match couldve. Daniel bryan simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. I can tell you 100 percent for a fact that i was not supposed to be in the main event at wrestlemania 30, bryan said. Daniel bryan confirmed the news in an interview with newsday. Bryan had the miz as his wwe pro back then and the miz would be. Sheamus defeats daniel bryan quicker than their wrestlemania 28 match after sheamus hits bryan with the brogue kick in the main event dark match at the uk taping of smackdown 17th april 2012. On 19 february at elimination chamber, sheamus attacked world heavyweight champion daniel bryan after bryan retained his title, thus challenging bryan for and winning the world heavyweight championship on 1 april at wrestlemania xxviii, in a record 18 seconds. Bryan danielson born may 22, 1981 is an american professional wrestler that is currently signed for wwe and works on the smackdown brand. For those that missed it, sheamus defeated daniel bryan to win the world heavyweight championship.
I think losing in 18 seconds did more for bryan than any sheamusbryan opening match couldve. Rethinking the infamous wrestlemania 28 world heavyweight title match cageside seats. At wrestlemania xxviii, sheamus defeated bryan in eighteen seconds to win his first world heavyweight championship. Oh, and daniel bryan had the best night of his wrestling career with a match. Match photosas bryan went to kiss his girlfriend aj, he ignored the fact that the bell had already. If it was just a normal, 10minute match, itd be forgotten about like pretty much every other match on that card.
It would give people a talking point for sheamus and bryan. Bryans reign as world champion ended at 105 days when sheamus defeated him in 18 seconds at wrestlemania xxviii due to bryan being distracted. New world champ, brock lesnar returns to wwe, the streak. No wrestler that harnessed that crowds support and turned it into a movement better than daniel bryan from 20 to 2014. The fifteen worst first world title reigns in wwe history. Daniel bryan world heavyweight championship 2outof3 falls match.
Sheamus adds to daniel bryan s disastrous week by giving bryan a wedding present that he doesnt appreciate. The lowest moment of daniel bryans inring wwe career came when he lost the world heavyweight championship in just 18 seconds against sheamus in the opening match of wrestlemania xxviii. These two men had been shafted just twelve months prior at wm27 in atlanta, and yet despite competing for a world title this time around, they still werent given a. Miami wrestlemania xxviii started with an earthshattering bang as sheamus defeated daniel bryan in 18 seconds to capture his first world heavyweight championship setting a new record for the quickest world heavyweight title change in the history of the showcase of the immortals. The american dragon has a reputation for being one of the most selfless. It was true when he won the world heavyweight championship in 2011 and lost it in 18 seconds to sheamus at wrestlemania xxviii. Bryan kicked cesaro over the top rope to the floor, then dove through the ropes and knocked him over the announce table. If it was just a normal, 10minute match, itd be forgotten about.
I was surprised when bryan danielson, now daniel bryan, was signed by the wwe and even more surprised when his popularity caught fire like it did. While not the most heavilyhyped match on the card, this match had the potential to steal the show. Daniel bryan famously lost his world heavyweight championship to sheamus at wrestlemania 28 in 18 seconds. At elimination chamber, sheamus attacked world heavyweight champion daniel bryan after the latter retained his title in the elimination chamber match. Bryan continued with his arrogance until wrestlemania 28 where he lost against sheamus in 18 seconds due to being distracted by kissing aj lee. Wwe had a real hateon for indie darlings and bryan got the. Ah, yes, one of the bleakest moments in every smark fans professional wrestling existence, daniel bryans 18 second loss too sheamus at wrestlemania 28 back on april 1, 2012, at sun life stadium in miami, florida, has been released by wwe on youtube. Imagine those fans surprise when the match ended before they knew continue reading. He feuded with big show and mark henry before losing the title to sheamus in an 18second match at. Sheamus adds to daniel bryans disastrous week by giving bryan a wedding present that he doesnt appreciate.
If wwe was trying to seed a revolution to make bryan the face of the company, this was a masterstroke. On the following episode of smackdown, bryan blamed aj for his world title loss and ended their relationship. Wrestlemania xxx would be bookended by two stellar daniel bryan. Sheamus looks to make short work of daniel bryan at wrestlemania xxviii. Championship to sheamus at wrestlemania 28 in 18 seconds. Bryan is capable of giving his opponents great matches and people were clearly shouting his yes, yes, yes. In doing so, the match lasted a mere 18 seconds, less than a minute. Sheamus, beat him in 18 seconds and took the title. Daniel bryan is a retired american professional wrestler who. He is known by his nickname, the american dragon in wrestling, danielson was a world champion, having won the roh world championship in ring of honor roh once.
Bryan lloyd danielson born may 22, 1981 is an american professional wrestler currently. A brief history of the miz and daniel bryan the ringer. In march 2018, bryan was formally cleared by doctors and returned to inring. Bryans reign as world champion ended at 105 days when sheamus defeated him in 18 seconds at wrestlemania xxviii due to bryan being.
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