WWE Top Five rumours of the week and analysis: 11th December 2017

#4 Daniel Bryan's SummerSlam Plans

Is it only a matter of time at this point?

Rumour:

Daniel Bryan has wanted to get back in the ring ever since he retired. The Bearded GOAT has travelled around and found his own doctors who have cleared him to compete but WWE's doctor Joseph Maroon has the final say-so on the situation. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter stated discussions of a possible match between Shane McMahon and Bryan aren't on the table due to the fact the current SmackDown Live GM has not been cleared to compete. But the plan is to possibly allow Daniel Bryan's in-ring return at next year's SummerSlam if he can get the green light from WWE's doctor.

Potential:

If WWE would allow an in-ring return for Daniel Bryan it could be a big deal for the company. The entire pro wrestling world would be watching to see Bryan's comeback at next year's SummerSlam and coupled with the merchandising potential there are a lot of upsides for clearing Bryan to compete. The only real question is if Dr Maroon is going to take the findings of Daniel Bryan's doctors under advisement.

The Fallout:

Daniel Bryan is pretty set on wrestling again and it might only be a matter of time before he's lighting up the indie wrestling scene once more. Although it wouldn't really hurt WWE, it would be great for anyone Bryan wrestles for. However, it should be noted that Bryan's in-ring return isn't a sure thing either because if he receives another negative test that might make him rethink the situation entirely.