5 Opponents Who Would Be a Perfect Match For Daniel Bryan

Samoa Joe

During the early days of Ring of Honor, Bryan Danielson and Samoa Joe were among the top stars of the fledgling company. Each man held the ROH World Championship for well over a year at one point. That kind of dominance puts both men in an elite class of superstar. Towards the end of Joe’s tenure in ROH, he and Danielson had a series of stellar matches.

Roughly one month after Daniel Bryan wrestled his final match before retiring, Samoa Joe made his NXT debut. Over two years, Joe became the first two-time NXT Champion and arguably the most dominant superstar to pass through Full Sail University. And Joe’s year or so on Raw may not have resulted in any championship gold, but he’s one of the few men to make Brock Lesnar look vulnerable in the past few years.

Now that Bryan is cleared to compete, there’s definitely a possibility that this old rivalry can be renewed. The clash of styles in the ring could contribute to an absolute classic. The raw power of a truck like Samoa Joe combined with the frenetic energy of Daniel Bryan play off one another incredibly well.

Fans of a more independent style of wrestling would likely appreciate the chance to see a feud like this rekindled. And while we’re on the subject of former Ring of Honor competitors who have a history with one another…