Daniel Bryan's father passes away but still performs on WWE Raw

Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella at WWE Raw

WWE.com has announced the tragical news that Daniel Bryan’s father has passed away. The message was conveyed to the World Champion just after he returned from his honeymoon with Brie Bella.

The timing of this bad news comes after The ‘Yes movement’ had experienced an amazing couple of weeks. Bryan overcame all the odds to win the WWE World Heavyweight championship at Wrestlemania 30 and married his Diva girlfriend Brie Bella.

Despite of his huge loss, Daniel Bryan displayed a strong character and showed his unquestionable dedication for the WWE by performing in the ring on Monday night Raw.A man worthy of being called a World Champion

WWE made the following announcement today :

“WWE World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan’s (Bryan Danielson’s) father has unexpectedly passed away. Bryan was made aware of his father’s passing after returning from his honeymoon with Brie Bella. Despite the news, Bryan has insisted on performing for the WWE Universe tonight (April 21) and will be on Raw. WWE extends our deepest condolences to Bryan and his family.”

I’m very sad & proud of my brother in law @WWEDanielBryan His Father was a kind, generous, sweet man and……. pic.twitter.com/XIOSvVyv4f

— The Bella Twins (@nicoleandbri) April 22, 2014

Respect to Daniel Bryan performing on RAW, even though his father passed away.

— #TeamPunk. (@RespectingPunk) April 21, 2014