Could This Really Be The Ultimate Daniel Bryan Quiz? YES! YES! YES!

Despite having spent the last year in retirement, it could still easily be argued that the most popular wrestler alive today is current SmackDown General Manager Daniel Bryan. Due to his magnetic charisma, Bryan doesn’t necessarily need to keep getting in the ring to make fans around the world chant his name. That said, it was his second-to-none performances that made him the star he is today, and memories of his matches play a big role in Bryan’s continued popularity.

While it’s definitely unfortunate that mounting health issues forced Bryan’s career inside the squared circle to come to an early close, there’s actually an unexpected upside in that his short career never once truly sagged in glory. Thanks to its brevity, Bryan has crafted one of the best legacies in wrestling history, and he achieved it all before even reaching his mid 30s.

The most amazing part of it all is that Daniel Bryan only spent about half of his career in the WWE Universe, if that. Fans of his work for Vince McMahon can still take this quiz and have fun, but only those with a full understanding of Bryan’s life in the sport will pass with flying colors. Either way, we bet everyone will have the same response when it comes to one question in particular. Is this the ultimate Daniel Bryan quiz? YES! YES! YES!

Question 1

Which of the following nicknames was never used by Daniel Bryan?

Believe it or not, early on in Daniel Bryan’s career, some fans actually thought the guy was lacking in the charisma department. Sure, he was amazingly talented in the ring, a fact he proved every single time the bell rang, but his promos and interviews left a little bit to be desired. That all changed after he entered the WWE Universe and experienced the hype machine provided by the world leaders in sports entertainment, who gave Bryan dozens of dazzling nicknames to make him more marketable. Which term did they never use for him?

Question 2

Who did Daniel Bryan defeat for his first WWE Championship?

In many respects, the rise of Daniel Bryan may well have been the last time WWE actually listened to its fans, which is why audiences around the world felt such a strong connection to him. Never ones to rely on subtlety, WWE made it extra clear they were doing crowds a favor by listening to their nonstop “YES!” chants by having the reigning WWE Champion handpick Bryan as his next opponent on their behalf. Hustling for the loyalty and respect of the WWE Universe, who was the champion unknowingly sealing his fate?

Question 3

Who defeated Bryan for the WWE Championship moments after he won?

No matter how much the fans wanted Daniel Bryan to become WWE Championship, both onscreen and off, executives in the company felt others within the company were better suited for that high profile a role. As such, the second Bryan won achieved his first taste of the gold at SummerSlam 2013, special guest referee Triple H dropped him with a Pedigree and demanded Mr. Money in the Bank cash-in his briefcase and take the glory away. Luckily, those few minutes on top wouldn’t be Bryan’s last.

Question 4

Who is Daniel Bryan’s wife?

When Daniel Bryan announced his retirement, he gave a great speech about his life and career, ending with the announcement he was going to take the time off to start a family with his wife. At that point, Bryan had been married to her for a few years already, and they didn’t waste any time in expanding their family the second he had the spare time to do so. Before they could get that far, the two obviously had to meet, which they did while both worked for the WWE Universe. Who is the woman in question?

Question 5

For which WWE Network series did Daniel Bryan provide commentary?

Proving there’s virtually nothing related to wrestling he can’t do, Daniel Bryan recently added color commentary to his long list of skills. With Mauro Ranallo provided play-by-play, Bryan added flavor to the action for one of the recent international tournaments WWE aired exclusively online. Though he had never performed much commentary in the past, as per usual, Bryan showed a great affinity for the role from the beginning, offering intelligent opinions and emotional stories that greatly enhanced the entire series. Unfortunately, he hasn’t really returned to the role since.

Question 6

With whom did Daniel Bryan win the WWE Tag Team Championships?

Like most wrestlers today, Daniel Bryan wasn’t one to stick exclusively to the solo division, having been a part of many great tag teams in his day. Easily the most famous of Bryan’s partners came in a unit called Team Hell No, named as a play on Bryan’s favorite word and their initial inability to get along with one another. Despite their differing lifestyles and personalities, Bryan and his teammate nonetheless managed to find a winning formula, which eventually earned them the WWE Tag Team Championships.

Question 7

Which of the following women once portrayed Daniel Bryan’s onscreen girlfriend?

Before Daniel Bryan tied the knot with his wife Brie Bella in the real world, his romantic affections were all pointed in the direction of a different WWE superstar. Well, onscreen anyway, as there’s no indication Bryan and his valet turned love interest had any significant interaction outside of the ring. It would be easy to get a little confused, though, considering how often the two were seen smooching, holding hands, and otherwise acting like a happy, loving couple together before one another’s matches. Who was she?

Question 8

True or False: Daniel Bryan has held a Money in the Bank briefcase.

Giant chunks of metal are what it’s all about for pro wrestlers, but one doesn’t simply walk into the WWE Universe and walk out with the Big Gold Belt. While Daniel Bryan more than proved he was willing to be a champion many times over, it wouldn’t hurt to have an ace in his sleeve like the Money in the Bank briefcase, which guarantees the holder a World title shot at any time and any place. No stranger to literally fighting his way to the top, has Bryan ever won the briefcase?

Question 9

Who did Daniel Bryan cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase against?

Prior to becoming the WWE Champion, Bryan also spent a few months as the World Heavyweight Champion. Confusing though it sounds, the distinction is actually pretty huge, or at least was until the two belts were unified (at least for a while). Regardless of the semantics, Bryan won the Big Gold Belt the same way most men who hold Money in the Bank briefcase did, by picking the most opportune moment to swoop in and pin the champion when they were already down and out. Who did Bryan carefully plan his attack against, leading to an easy victory?

Question 10

What did Daniel Bryan call himself before joining WWE?

75% of Daniel Bryan’s fans around the world probably know him as just that: Daniel Bryan. A smaller percentage may be aware his real name is actually Bryan Danielson, along with the fact he used his birth name while wrestling for Ring of Honor and other independent promotions around the world. However, even the decision to use his real name didn’t come until a few years into Bryan’s career, as until then, he had been calling himself a more inventive and evocative name. What was it?

Question 11

What was Daniel Bryan’s first championship in WWE?

By the time Daniel Bryan entered the WWE Universe, he was already a major star on the independent scene, particularly for his work in Ring of Honor. None of that mattered to Vince McMahon, though, and thus Bryan was forced to work his way from the bottom to the top just like any other superstar. Naturally, he wasted no time in doing so, deciding to chase after some smaller tier championships until the company brass felt he was ready for the big time. Which title did he win first?

Question 12

Which WWE Hall of Famer helped train Daniel Bryan?

Good as he eventually became at it, not even Daniel Bryan was born knowing how to properly apply a head lock. Like any athlete in any field, Bryan needed a trainer to teach him the finer points of pro wrestling, and luckily for him, he had one of the industry’s greatest legends to do so. That said, rumors about this particular wrestler’s school suggest he wasn’t always there and rarely got all too hands on, but this doesn’t change the fact Bryan’s first understanding of the wrestling business was taught through his curriculum.

Question 13

Who did Daniel Bryan defeat for the United States Championship?

No matter what title we’re talking about, a wrestler winning their first major piece of gold in WWE can feel as significant as winning the main event at WrestleMania. As his career continued, Bryan would do exactly that, experiencing a moment that probably far eclipsed whatever joy he felt when winning the US belt a few years earlier. Even so, at the time, Bryan was certainly elated to become the representative of his country in WWE, despite the accomplishment feeling fairly minor in retrospect.

Question 14

Who defeated Daniel Bryan in 18 seconds at WrestleMania XXVIII?

If Vince McMahon had his way, it’s possible the rise of Daniel Bryan never would have happened. For proof of how little Vince saw about his soon-to-be most popular superstar, look no further than the opening match of WrestleMania XXVIII. Bryan was defending the World Heavyweight Championship against the winner of the Royal Rumble, a status that previously meant a guaranteed slot in the main event. Instead, Bryan and his opponent had all of 18 seconds to wow fans in the opening match, leaving the crowd extremely bitter their hero didn’t get a chance to shine. Who did Bryan lose to that night?

Question 15

Which stable was Daniel Bryan briefly a reluctant member of?

Tag team partners aside, Daniel Bryan has spent much of his career as a longer. Well, aside from the legions of fans he’s attracted that is, but what we mean is that the guy rarely required on the help of other wrestlers as he climbed up the sports entertainment ladder. That said, Bryan’s habits as a lone wolf had nothing to do with why he didn’t want to join a stable he was eventually forced to become a member of, more concerned that their villainous ways didn’t fit his generous character. To be fair, though, he did look the part.

Question 16

How many times did Daniel Bryan win the WWE Championship?

Considering how little Vince McMahon seemed to believe in the guy, it’s a wonder Daniel Bryan became WWE Champion a single time. It was only because crowds around the world were vehement in their support of Bryan that he was able to override the boss’s lack of trust and win the gold at SummerSlam 2013, yet the fact he lost it seconds later revealed how far the McMahon’s were willing to take things. Or did it? Was that Bryan’s only reign with the top prize in wrestling, or did he win it back again, or maybe even a few more times than that?

Question 17

Who did Daniel Bryan defeat in the opening match of WrestleMania XXX?

To put it bluntly, WWE did everything they could to ensure Daniel Bryan would never be a star, only for the guy to get more and more popular each time one of their cockamamie schemes to ignore or replace him horribly backfired. Eventually, even someone as stubborn as Vince McMahon gave in and admitted there might be something to this smaller than average wrestler’s connection with the fans. Bryan finally reclaimed the WWE Championship at WrestleMania XXX, but it wasn’t be easy for him, as Bryan had to defeat another wrestler to even earn placement in the main event.

Question 18

To whom did Daniel Bryan lose the United States Championship?

All mediocre things must come to an end, and for Daniel Bryan’s reign as WWE United States Championship, that denouement came just under six months after it began. Given how often titles bounce around in the modern WWE Universe, six months isn’t all that bad for a first championship, and Bryan’s run with the US title was definitely more memorable than most of his other contemporaries. Not that we’re rooting against those of you taking our quiz, but a wrong answer on this question would prove our point, as the person who beat Bryan for the belt really didn’t do anything noteworthy with it.

Question 19

With whom did Daniel Bryan win the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championships?

Part of the reason Vince McMahon could never fully put his faith in Daniel Bryan is the star athlete’s size, which is a bit lighter, shorter, and all around smaller than the average WWE superstar. Vince has always been a little bit biased against the little guys, but other companies around the world aren’t quite as harsh. Bryan was too young to ever get a chance in the WCW cruiserweight division, but he did manage to flourish in New Japan Pro Wrestling’s junior heavyweight category, specifically the weight class’s tag team ranks. Who was his partner when he won their titles?

Question 20

Which of the following bands/musicians never provided Daniel Bryan’s entrance music?

Eschewing common practice these days, Daniel Bryan is one of very few WWE superstars in recent history to use world famous songs for his entrance theme rather than one composed by WWE’s in-house production team. Of course, Bryan wasn’t allowed to get away with this forever, as eventually his classic theme was remixed and rewritten by Jim Johnston as is company policy. Until that happened, though, he utilized legendary tunes by all sorts of musicians to lead him down the ramp. Which famous act had nothing to do with Bryan’s career?

Question 21

Which of the following moves is not one of Daniel Bryan’s trademarks?

Becoming a top tier WWE superstar doesn’t happen simply because of a winning smile and a penchant for getting audiences to scream the word “Yes.” The whole reason so many fans were willing to scream in Daniel Bryan’s approval began with his incredible performances inside the squared circle, where he was arguably the most technically proficient grappler of his generation. To achieve this status, Bryan had to master dozens of holds and maneuvers he later turned into trademarks, but which of these moves was never in his repertoire?

Question 22

Which announcer did Daniel Bryan get fired for choking on TV?

Believe it or not, Daniel Bryan very nearly got banned from WWE for life before he ever truly had a chance at becoming a star. After only a few matches for NXT, Bryan appeared along with the Nexus on an episode of Raw, and made the questionable choice of choking out a WWE announcer with his own necktie. This would have been fine during the Attitude Era, but in today’s WWE, this was considered way too violent, leading to his immediately dismissal. Thankfully, the company changed their minds and rehired Bryan only a few months later.

Question 23

Which legendary tag team did Daniel Bryan once join to wrestle The Shield?

Daniel Bryan’s tag team with Kane, Team Hell No, was one of the more popular and celebrated pairings of the modern era. That said, whether or not they were necessarily one of the all time great teams is still up for debate. This doesn’t mean Bryan is completely free of any connection to a truly legendary duo, as he once teamed up with one as the third partner in a six-man tag team match against The Shield. Although the match ended in a loss for their team, which two icons were in his corner?

Question 24

Who did Team Hell No defeat for the Tag Team Championships?

Team Hell No may have been Daniel Bryan’s only taste of tag team gold, but that very much was not the case with his partner, the Big Red Machine Kane. In fact, Kane has the record for most individual reigns as tag team champion, with 12 in total. That history in mind, it was no surprise that Kane nabbed yet another piece of gold when he and Bryan started gaining traction, especially considering their opponents weren’t exactly setting the world on fire with their own reign.

Question 25

What grade did Triple H infamously give Daniel Bryan’s performance as a wrestler?

Hopefully, everyone taking this quiz is having a good time doing so, reflecting back on the career of Daniel Bryan and enjoying the memories he gave to the fans. However, let’s be honest, folks—the results you get don’t really mean that much aside from bragging rights to fellow WWE fans. Not so when Vince McMahon grades the performance of his superstars, or when he has Triple H and his daughter Stephanie do so on TV. For this reason, the damning grade HHH gave Bryan during his rise to the top will never be forgotten. What was it?

Question 26

What year did Daniel Bryan officially retire from WWE?

As predicted by fate, the end of Daniel Bryan came not with a bang, but a whimper. After several years as the champion of the people, a status not even Vince McMahon could ignore forever, Bryan was forced into a very early retirement due to repeat concussions, neck injuries, and all around poor health. Bryan tried to fight reality for as long as possible, briefly making a comeback only to suffer all the same health concerns all over again, finally accepting reality and retiring in the middle of a WWE ring while he could still walk. What year did he do so?

Question 27

What duo did Team Hell No lose the Tag Team Championships to?

Even a duo combining the most technically proficient superstar in WWE with the strongest couldn’t reign as Tag Team Champions for that long. Anything can happen in pro wrestling, and sudden sensations may rise from out of nowhere and take down the biggest team in the company almost overnight. On top of that, while Team Hell No were spectacularly popular in their day, Daniel Bryan inevitably had to branch away from Kane to truly reach the next level. Who toppled their team, thus giving him the space to thrive?

Question 28

Which indie rock musician did Daniel Bryan once record a song with?

Yes, you read that correctly—Daniel Bryan has indeed been involved in the creation of at least one rock song. Less surprising is the fact his tune was all about pro wrestling, called “Captain Lou” and released on the news of the legendary manager’s passing. Along with Bryan and the credited performer was rapper Aesop Rock, who provided beat boxing while the WWE superstar and indie musician crooned out remembrances of the WWE Hall of Famer and his hilarious antics. On which singer’s album was the song eventually released?

Question 29

Who was Daniel Bryan’s mentor in NXT?

By the time Daniel Bryan signed with WWE and reported to NXT, it could have easily been argued he already had all the tools necessary to become a main event superstar. He had completely dominated the independent scene by then and was definitely capable of piecing together a great match, yet Vince McMahon and company nonetheless felt he needed a few months of fine tuning down in the minor leagues. In the early days of NXT, this meant Bryan also got a top superstar to serve as his “mentor,” who helped him transition to the major leagues. Who was it?

Question 30

On which reality TV show is Daniel Bryan a (sometimes reluctant) cast member?

Being forced out of the ring at such a young age may have caused Daniel Bryan to feel his life was meaningless if not entirely over. Of course, this wasn’t the case, as the man still had a loving wife and millions of devoted fans happy to follow him in whatever his next career move would be. Not unrelated is the fact leaving the ring gave him more time to make appearances on a certain reality show. Granted, he was already a cast member of the show before retiring, but he didn’t get bumped up to the main cast until doing so. What’s the show called?

Question 31

True or False: Daniel Bryan is in the WWE Hall of Fame.

These days, absolutely anyone can get into the WWE Hall of Fame with almost no actual qualifications. The only requirement seems to be retirement from WWE, which Bryan ticked off in February of 2016. That means there have been two Hall of Fame induction ceremonies since, and either one of them could have included Bryan as one of the marquee entrants. On the other hand, Bryan’s youth would make him the youngest inductee ever, a fact that could make WWE reticent to so honor him, thinking he’ll get back in the ring one day.

Question 32

Which of the following wrestlers was once Daniel Bryan’s roommate?

Life as a professional wrestler isn’t quite as glamorous as the bright lights on TV make it look. Sure, the main event talent in WWE get remunerated pretty well for their services, but lower level performers, and those working for other companies, might be so underpaid they’re forced to pool resources and live together to save on cash. While wrestling in Japan, Bryan did exactly that, alongside MMA fighter Lyoto Machida and a second roommate who would eventually follow him to the WWE Universe. Who rounded out this extremely motley crew?

Question 33

Which WWE superstar was Daniel Bryan’s partner in CHIKARA's Team Uppercut?

It’s hard to come up with a better name for a duo than “Team Hell No,” a moniker that perfectly encapsulated everything about Kane, Daniel Bryan, and their pairing together all at once. That said, “Team Uppercut” is another succinctly brilliance nom de guerre for a group of wrestlers to use. As the name implies, all three members of the six-man unit were known for strongly jabbing opponents in the jaw with their arms, and utilized this ability to win countless matches. Alongside UK wrestling legend Dave Taylor, who was Bryan’s second partner in this group?

Question 34

Which of the following championships did Daniel Bryan never win?

With the sheer number of questions on this quiz related to various championships of one kind or another, it almost feels like Daniel Bryan has done absolutely everything there is to do inside the squared circle. The man has certainly been one of the more decorated performers of his era, and has more gold on his mantle than most new wrestlers would ever dream of achieving. However, he didn’t win absolutely everything there is to win, nor did he wrestle for every company that exists around the world. Which of these titles always eluded him?

Question 35

In what kind of match did Daniel Bryan win the Intercontinental Championship?

When Daniel Bryan was forced into retirement, he was still very much at the peak of his game. In fact, the man was actively reigning as WWE Intercontinental Champion when he received the diagnosis that eventually made him call it quits for goods. Usually, we would ask who Bryan defeated to win the final title of his career, but the fact he won so in a match with six other competitors makes that question just a little too confusing. Instead, we’ll simply ask what kind of match they were wrestling when he won it.

Question 36

Who did Daniel Bryan defeat for the RoH World Championship?

Quite frankly, when Daniel Bryan won the Ring of Honor World Championship, that prize didn’t mean anything near what it does today. RoH was already a rising company near the top of the independent scene, but it has since gone on to become a much bigger organization, in no small part to the fact CM Punk made repeat references to it on WWE TV. In any event, it was still a great accomplishment for Bryan to win their biggest title under his real name Bryan Danielson. Who did he defeat for the gold?

Question 37

True or False: Daniel Bryan has wrestled under a mask.

Considering the incredible success attached to his name, and by extension his image, to hide Daniel Bryan’s face under a mask seems like a questionable idea—and that’s not even mentioning how hard it is to cover up all that beard hair. However, wearing masks is a time honored tradition in many wrestling companies around the world, some of which Bryan worked for prior to joining WWE. Did he ever decide to step inside the ring under a mask, or has he always used his expressive looks to his advantage?

Question 38

Which future WWE superstar did Daniel Bryan team with early in their careers?

Long before any of the fame or fortune, Daniel Bryan was just a kid literally trying to learn the ropes and get a better understanding of the wrestling industry. After graduating from Shawn Michaels’s training academy, Bryan decided to form a tag team with one of his fellow students, feeling that they had a better chance of succeeding by combining their powers. Though the team didn’t survive as they began climbing the sports entertainment ladder, the two remained close friends over the years and never forgot what they owed one another.

Question 39

In which state was Daniel Bryan born?

Forget about all the great accomplishments Daniel Bryan achieved throughout his career. Any WWE fan should be able to do a pretty decent job on this quiz simply by watching the product and paying attention over the years. In order to really prove you’re a fan of Daniel Bryan, you’re going to need to answer at least one question about the guy’s life outside of the ring. This shouldn’t be too hard, considering every time he walks down the aisle, Lilian Garcia or some other announcer is bound to announce his hometown. What state is it in?

Question 40

Who did Daniel Bryan wrestle on the first episode of NXT?

With just a little bit of thought, it isn’t hard to treat the success of NXT as a microcosm for that of Daniel Bryan. The two are both ultimate underdogs that nonetheless managed to become extremely popular by championing a throwback style in the cartoonish WWE Universe. More than that, Bryan made his debut on NXT’s first episode, meaning they literally began at the exact same time. Predicting the glory Bryan and NXT would later achieve, his opponent that night was the reigning WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Who was it?

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