#4. Becoming 'The New' Daniel Bryan
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Daniel Bryan had a change of character in 2019, when he declared himself 'The New' Daniel Bryan. Bryan was pro-eco-friendly and anti-WWE Universe. Even at one point, creating his own version of the WWE Championship using sustainable materials only.
'The New' Daniel Bryan was all about protecting the earth, some thing which he adopts in real-life with his family. He decided to shove it down the WWE Universe's throats with his heel persona.
The gimmick itself only lasted a short time and he was eventually accompanied by Erick Rowan, who aligned with his beliefs. It stands out as some of the best work of Daniel Bryan's tenure in WWE, especially on the microphone.
Let's not forget the time he went through the arena at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view berating fans for their choices. It was a sight to behold. Bryan held the audience in the palm of his hand every single time he held the mic during this period, even if he was insulting them most of the ti