The Complete History of the WWE Championship - Part 21

Daniel Bryan (November 13, 2018 - April 7, 2019)

The "New" Daniel Bryan ended AJ Styles's year-long title reign

Everyone believed Danel Bryan's career was over when he formally retired on the February 8, 2016 episode of RAW. But two years later, Bryan was cleared for an in-ring return.

Bryan was initially programmed in mid-card feuds with the likes of Big Cass, before he shockingly turned heel on the November 13, 2018 episode of SmackDown in his title-winning effort against AJ Styles.

Bryan low blowed Styles to end The Phenomenal One's year-long title reign. Bryan was WWE Champion for the fourth time. This title run was by far the longest World title reign of Bryan's WWE career, clocking in at five months.

The "New" Bryan introduced a new title made from entirely sustainable materials and binned the traditional leather version. Bryan's environmentally friendly promos continued as he trashed the fans for their consumerism ways.

Bryan's title reign saw him clash with Universal Champion, Brock Lesnar, in a champion versus champion match at Survivor Series. From there, Bryan defended the belt against Styles in worthy rematches as well as Kevin Owens.

Bryan's run as champion ended at WrestleMania 35 when he lost to Kofi Kingston in a superb bout.

The American Dragon has not been in contention for the WWE Championship since. He then turned his attention to Roman Reign's universal title.