Daniel Bryan / Bryan Danielson: Profile, Career, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won, Gimmick Evolution and Stats

Profile Info

Gender Male

Real Name Bryan Lloyd Danielson

Ring Names

Bryan Danielson ( September 5, 2021 - Present)
Daniel Bryan ( February 23, 2010 - September 4, 2021)
Bryan Danielson ( April 9, 2001 - October 1, 2010)
American Dragon ( December 1, 1999 - June 13, 2008)

Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)

Weight

210 lbs (95 kg) ( October 6, 2011 - Present)
192 lbs (87 kg) ( October 5, 2011)

Born May 22, 1981 (age 40)

Birth Place Aberdeen, Washington

Billed From

Aberdeen, Washington

Nicknames The "Yes!"/"No!" Man; The Beard; G.O.A.T.; The Submission Specialist; The Dazzler; The King of Beards; The American Dragon; The Best Wrestler in the World

Career History

Roles

Wrestler ( April 8, 2018 - Present)
General Manager ( July 19, 2016 - April 10, 2018)
Ambassador ( April 3, 2016 - April 7, 2018)
Host ( August 2, 2016 - July 11, 2017)
Commentator ( July 13, 2016 - September 14, 2016)
Wrestler ( December 1, 1999 - February 8, 2016)

Companies / Promotions

Promotion	from	to
Promotion AEW	September 5, 2021	Present
Promotion WWE	May 1, 2021	May 4, 2021
Promotion WWEBrand SmackDown	July 19, 2016	April 30, 2021
Promotion WWE	August 29, 2011	July 18, 2016
Promotion WWEBrand SmackDown	April 26, 2011	August 28, 2011
Promotion WWEBrand Raw	August 15, 2010	April 25, 2011
Promotion WXW	October 28, 2007	July 4, 2010
Promotion WWEBrand Raw	June 7, 2010	June 11, 2010
Promotion WWEBrand NXT	February 23, 2010	May 11, 2010
Promotion ROH	February 23, 2002	September 29, 2009
Promotion PWG	November 1, 2008	September 4, 2009
Promotion NOAH	November 17, 2006	July 25, 2009
Promotion PWG	May 19, 2007	January 6, 2008
Promotion PWG	January 24, 2004	November 18, 2005
Promotion NJPW	October 6, 2002	November 30, 2004
Promotion NWA	August 24, 2001	May 24, 2003

Face / Heel Turns

Alignment	from	to
Face	September 24, 2019	Present
Heel	November 13, 2018	September 23, 2019
Face	September 24, 2012	November 12, 2018
Heel	January 3, 2012	September 23, 2012
Face	February 23, 2010	January 2, 2012
Heel	July 15, 2006	February 22, 2010
Face	February 22, 2002	July 14, 2006

Images

Sep 2021

Nov 2020

Dec 2019

Nov 2018

Apr 2018

Feb 2016

Mar 2015

Sep 2014

Jan 2014

Aug 2013

Jun 2012

Sep 2011

Aug 2010

Feb 2010

Mar 2008

Aug 2001

Finishers

LeBell / "Yes!" / "No!" Lock - Omoplata Crossface ( August 15, 2010 - Present)
Knee Plus - Running Single Leg High Knee ( August 19, 2013 - Present)
Heel Hook ( April 8, 2018 - Present)
Guillotine Choke ( February 23, 2010 - April 26, 2011)
Cattle Mutilation - Bridging Double Chickenwing ( August 24, 2001 - October 1, 2010)
Regal-Plex - Bridging Leg Hook Belly-to-back Suplex ( August 24, 2001 - October 1, 2010)

Theme Songs

Theme Song "Born For Greatness" by Elliott Taylor - Single ( September 5, 2021 - Present)
Theme Song "Flight of the Valkyries" by Jim Johnston - Single ( November 11, 2011 - May 4, 2021)
Theme Song "Big Epic Thing" by Jim Johnston - Single ( August 5, 2011 - November 4, 2011)
Theme Song "Ride of the Valkyries" by Richard Wagner - Single ( September 20, 2010 - July 29, 2011)
Theme Song "The Rage (WWE Edit)" by Hermann Langschwert & Wolfgang Killian - Single ( August 15, 2010 - September 13, 2010)
Theme Song "The Final Countdown" by Europe - Single ( February 22, 2002 - September 29, 2009)

Titles & Accomplishments

Titles Won

World Wrestling Entertainment

4 WWE/WWE World Heavyweight Championship
1 World Heavyweight Championship
1 WWE Intercontinental Championship
1 WWE United States Championship
1 WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship (with Rowan)
1 WWE Tag Team Championship (with Kane)

Ring of Honor

1 ROH World Championship
1 ROH Pure Championship

New Japan Pro Wrestling

1 IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship (with Curry Man)

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla

2 PWG World Championship

Pro Wrestling Noah

1 GHC Junior Heavyweight Championship

All Pro Wrestling

1 APW Worldwide Internet Championship

All Star Wrestling

1 ASW World Heavy Middleweight Championship

Connecticut Wrestling Entertainment

1 CTWE Heavyweight Championship

East Coast Wrestling Association

1 ECWA Tag Team Championship (with Low Ki)

Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling

1 NWA Canadian Junior Heavyweight Championship

Full Impact Pro

1 FIP Heavyweight Championship

International Wrestling Association

1 IWA Puerto Rico Heavyweight Championship

Memphis Championship Wrestling

1 MCW Southern Light Heavyweight Championship
1 MCW Southern Tag Team Championship (with Spanky)

NWA Mid-South

1 NWA Southern Junior Heavyweight Championship

Texas Wrestling Alliance

1 TWA Tag Team Championship (with Spanky)

Texas Wrestling Entertainment

1 TWE Heavyweight Championship

Westside Xtreme Wrestling

1 wXw World Heavyweight Championship

World Series Wrestling

1 WSW Heavyweight Championship

Other Accomplishments

WWE Mr. Money in the Bank (SmackDown) (2011)
ROH Survival of the Fittest Winner (2004)
NJPW Best of the American Super Juniors Winner (2004)
APW King of the Indies Winner (2001)
ASW World Mid-Heavyweight Title Tournament Winner (2003)
ICWE Expo Tournament Winner (2008)
wXw Ambition 1 Winner (2010)
EVOLVE Match of the Year (2010 - vs. Munenori Sawa, 11/11)
WWE Slammy Award - Cole in Your Stocking (2010 - for attacking Michael Cole on NXT)
WWE Slammy Award - Shocker of the Year (2010 - for the debut of The Nexus)
WWE Slammy Award - Upset of the Year (2012 - for defeating Big Show and Mark Henry at Royal Rumble)
WWE Slammy Award - Facial Hair of the Year (2012)
WWE Slammy Award - Tweet of the Year (2012 - "Goat face is a horrible insult. My face is practically perfect in every way. In fact, from now on I demand to be called Beautiful Bryan")
WWE Slammy Award - Superstar of the Year (2013)
WWE Slammy Award - Catchphrase of the Year (2013 - "YES! YES! YES!")
WWE Slammy Award - Couple of the Year (2013, 2014 - with Brie Bella)
WWE Slammy Award - Fan Participation of the Year (2013 - YES! Chants)
WWE Slammy Award - Beard of the Year (2013)
WWE Slammy Award - Rivalry of the Year (2013 - vs. The Authority)
WWE Match of the Year - (2019 - vs. Kofi Kingston at WrestleMania 35)
1° in the PWI 500 (2014)
PWI Feud of the Decade (2010s - vs. The Authority)
PWI Inspirational Wrestler of the Decade (2010s)
PWI Wrestler of the Year (2013)
PWI Match of the Year (2013 - vs. John Cena at SummerSlam)
PWI Feud of the Year (2013 - vs. Randy Orton & The Authority)
PWI Most Popular Wrestler of the Year (2013)
PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (2013, 2014)
PWI Comeback of the Year (2018)
CBS Sports Best Promo of the Year (2018 – before TLC)
CBS Sports PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (2013, 2014)
PETA Libby Award for Most Animal-Friendly Athlete (2012)

Relations

Tag Teams & Stables

Daniel Bryan & Drew Gulak - Drew Gulak ( March 13, 2020 - May 16, 2020)
Daniel Bryan & Erick Rowan - Erick Rowan ( January 27, 2019 - September 17, 2019)
Team Hell No - Kane ( June 26, 2018 - July 15, 2018)
The Wyatt Family - Bray Wyatt "The Fiend", Erick Rowan, Luke Harper / Brodie Lee ( December 30, 2013 - January 13, 2014)
Team Hell No - Kane ( September 10, 2012 - June 17, 2013)
The DP Associates - Adam Pearce, Austin Aries, B.J. Whitmer, Delirious, Jack Evans, Jimmy Rave, Shingo Takagi, Shane Hagadorn, Steve Madison ( September 2, 2005 - January 13, 2007)
American Force 2000 - The Brian Kendrick ( December 1, 2000 - January 13, 2001)