5 WWE retirements that left fans in tears

Ric Flair and Edge's retirement speeches
Ric Flair and Edge's retirement speeches

#4 Daniel Bryan

Daniel Bryan
Daniel Bryan

At WrestleMania 30, Daniel Bryan's Yes Movement was at its peak, as he defeated Triple H, Batista, and Randy Orton in the same night to become WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Bryan was getting heavily cheered by fans for the past six months or so, and the Yes Movement had gained major mainstream attention. Bryan had to relinquish his title soon after, due to injury. He came back later and went on to win the Intercontinental title at WrestleMania 31. The injuries kept getting the best of him though.

Bryan retires:

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On February 8, 2016, Bryan finally addressed the WWE Universe on an episode of RAW and announced that he was done with wrestling. The fans couldn't believe that one of their most beloved Superstars was leaving the squared circle for good. Bryan's emotional retirement speech was followed by the WWE locker room coming out to thank him for his efforts, and an amazing career. Bryan would miraculously make a comeback two years later and is still an active Superstar in WWE.

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