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#1. Best: Daniel Bryan's role on SmackDown

.@WWEDanielBryan has done it! He's headed to #WWEFastlane to battle @WWERomanReigns for the #UniversalTitle!#SmackDown #SteelCage @WWEUsos pic.twitter.com/bwyRRKhZvU

— WWE (@WWE) March 6, 2021

Daniel Bryan reminded us once again on SmackDown why he is one of the best in the world - whether it's as a babyface or a heel. He was set to challenge Jey Uso in the main event, but given the circumstances of last week, he demanded a Steel Cage match as the stipulation.

If he lost, not only would he have to forgo an opportunity to compete for the Universal Championship at Fastlane, but he would also have to declare Roman Reigns as the head of the table.

A lot was at stake, and Daniel Bryan was the central character on SmackDown this week. He opened the show and had a tense exchange with Roman Reigns before disposing Jey Uso from the ring. He even attacked Jey Uso from behind later before their match, giving him a slight advantage.

LIVE | "If you lose... you embarrass our family." - @WWERomanReigns to Jey @WWEUsos! #SmackDown #WWEAustralia pic.twitter.com/dKmtEtQVDZ

— WWE Australia (@WWEAustralia) March 6, 2021

Ultimately, Daniel Bryan triumphed over Jey Uso inside the Steel Cage, and he will be facing Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship at Fastlane - presumably in the main event.

While we're sure that Daniel Bryan won't win, his role on SmackDown was nothing short of phenomenal.