Daniel Bryan made his retirement speech on RAW and the internet was absolutely all over it.
WWE RAW was pretty emotional on Monday night. It emanated from Seattle, which we know is in the home state of Washington of none other than Daniel Bryan.
And of course, we all sadly know why Bryan is in the news on Monday.
Earlier in the day it was announced that Bryan would be hanging up his boots, as he’s just not medically able to ever get back into a ring again. Everyone has been holding out hope that he could get back into the ring, but sadly it was not meant to be.
Well, to close the show on Monday night, Bryan was able to give a goodbye speech to everyone who loves him so dearly and the internet reacted accordingly.
My stomach is in a knot 😢 @WWEDanielBryan #RAW
— Melissa (@MelissaLDork) February 9, 2016
Don't cry Daniel Bryan...cuz I'll lose it.
— Jen: Ragnarok (@CoolHandLukette) February 9, 2016
Totally digging @WWEDanielBryan short hair. #ThankYouDanielBryan #RAW
— Renée (@reneepiner) February 9, 2016
Daniel Bryan 😭
— Alejo Morales (@Alejomoralesart) February 9, 2016
Allergies acting up. Dammit, Daniel Bryan.
— Launchpad McQuack (@Psidestep1919) February 9, 2016
This sums up me & everyone on the TL witnessing Daniel Bryan's retirement. pic.twitter.com/tLuvLKjeRj
— It’s Brian!! (@CR0SSRH0DES) February 9, 2016
@WWEDanielBryan you will be dearly missed. What a great superstar #YesYesYes
— McVey (@mitchmac2012) February 9, 2016
I hated watching Edge walk away due to injuries. Watching Daniel Bryan walk away is tough too #ThankYouDanielBryan
— Zachery (@exzachly95) February 9, 2016
God dammit daniel bryan, don't you dare cry cuz then I'll have to cry #YesYesYes
— Nick Coccio (@Coccio64) February 9, 2016
Absolutely surreal scene in Seattle for @WWEDanielBryan’s retirement. #WWE #RAW
— Justin Baisden (@The_Jmoney) February 9, 2016
$10 says Crying Daniel Bryan girl goes viral. #RAW #ThankYouDanielBryan
— Cam Jandrow (@CJandrow) February 9, 2016
DANIEL BRYAN DONATED HIS HAIR TO CANCER KIDS WHY DOES HE HAVE TO RETIRE THIS ISN'T FAIR
— Dan Why-Ner IS FREE (@DanWeiner) February 9, 2016
Daniel Bryan... Don't go... #RAW
— The Great One (@BradyBradyBrady) February 9, 2016
Dude, this is too sad... @WWEDanielBryan... #ThankYouDanielBryan
— Luke Stephens (@LukeNukem7) February 9, 2016
Daniel Bryan is currently giving the greatest farewell speech ever
— 114 Hot 100 Entries (@KonfuzedAura) February 9, 2016
YES! @WWEDanielBryan with a sex pun! #ThankYouDanielBryan
— Online Predator (@Online_Predator) February 9, 2016
you're a wonderful person and I'm gonna miss you my dude .@wwedanielbryan
— Coco Gauff Stan account (@LethalHuxtable) February 9, 2016
oh thank you @WWEDanielBryan #RAW #ThankYouDanielBryan we love you and you will never be forgotten!
— Josie T (@JosieT_863) February 9, 2016
"THAT'S WHAT BRIE SAYS ALL THE TIME!" ~ Daniel Bryan :') haha #ThankYouDanielBryan
— Carlos Valencia (@DownAboutLife) February 9, 2016
@WWEDanielBryan We are grateful too. #ThankYouDanielBryan
— CENATION Network (@NetwrkCenation) February 9, 2016
FIrst wrestler I ever cheered for. I hope retirement treats you well, @WWEDanielBryan #ThankYouDanielBryan
— Jenn Lyytinen (@owl_lover82) February 9, 2016
You'll be missed Daniel Bryan. #Wwe #Raw
— Will (@bossouwi) February 9, 2016
This entire speech defines why @WWEDanielBryan always be The Best In The World to me. #ThankYouDanielBryan thank you for everything #RAW
— Mario Lewis (@MarLew29) February 9, 2016
Going to miss you @WWEDanielBryan #ThankYouDanielBryan
— Michael T (@MTTMichaelT) February 9, 2016