Daniel Bryan Speaks & Expected To Open WWE Smackdown Live Tonight To Discuss Return To Ring! Plus Brie Bella & Nikki Speak! John Cena? [UPDATE]

Daniel Bryan Expected To Open WWE Smackdown Live Tonight To Discuss Return To Ring! Plus Daniel Bryan’s First Statement On Being Cleared For In-Ring Action!

Plus Brie Bella and Nikki Speak! What About John Cena?

This all follows WWE’s initial announcement clearing Daniel Bryan for in-ring action followed by a more robust statement from WWE.

Daniel Bryan on social media:

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Saying goodbye to the ring was one of the hardest moments of my life. But thanks to the amazing people supporting me, I was able to keep fighting for my dream. This moment feels surreal and I’m glad to be able to talk to you all at the beginning of #SDLive tonight.

Brie and Nikki Bella, wife and sister-in-law, on social media:

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Daniel Bryan = TRENDING WORLDWIDE. #YESYESYES

Brie Bella on social media:

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From the moment they told him No, he was on a mission to turn that no into a YES. I can’t wait for you all to hear his journey to this moment…his dedication, his mission and his passion. My daughter is lucky to have a Daddy who never gives up and who’s truly an amazing role model. I love you @bryanldanielson so happy that you’re back at the place you love, your home away from home…the squared circle. #YesYesYes #WWE #Wrestling #AmericanDragon

John Cena, notional brother-in-law, on social media has been mum on Daniel Bryan, but did post this within last hour:

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Alrighty then. Hmmm.

UPDATE:

TMZ caught up with John Cena and he had kind words for Daniel Bryan’s in-ring return. You can see the video here. A snippet of Cena’s comments:

“He worked his ass off to make that happen. It is what he was born to do … he’s back where he belongs.”

Ok, THAT’S more like it.