There's been a lot of speculation that Daniel Bryan could return to the ring at this year's WrestleMania for a match involving Shane McMahon but word out of WWE is that the leader of the Yes Movement and SmackDown Live General Manager still isn't cleared to compete. During a panel at the TCA winter press tour, Triple H was asked about Bryan's status and had the following to say:
"There can be no exception, medically, if the belief is that he’s not healthy enough and it is a risk for to perform, then I don’t know why we would ever allow him to step in the ring unless it can be proven otherwise. We have some of the best medical people in the world working for us. Our wellness policy, our concussion programs, out protocols–I’ll put them up against any on the planet. The medical experts will make the determination of whether Bryan can set foot in that ring or not, personally, for him, I know it’s something he loved doing and own hope he has that opportunity. But at the same point in time, he’s married and has a child. We serve the human being first."
It's an interesting answer and one that's vague enough to leave the door open to Bryan making a return at some point in the near future. It will have to be soon, though, because his contract expires in September and if WWE hasn't allowed him to wrestle by then, chances are he'll leave the company and look to take his talents to the independents or a promotion like New Japan Pro Wrestling.
On the other hand, it's easy to see where The Game is coming from and Bryan's health should definitely come first. What do you think about these comments? Let us know in the usual place.