Daniel Bryan Medically Cleared By WWE

Daniel Bryan can get back into the WWE ring and wrestle. 

It has been years since Daniel Bryan had to vacate his WWE Intercontinental Championship and step away from professional wrestling. Since then, Bryan has served as Smackdown General Manager and worked diligently to be cleared by WWE medical staff. 

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The following is from the press release sent by WWE.

Following more than two years of extensive evaluations, WWE Superstar Daniel Bryan has been medically cleared to return to in-ring competition by leading neurosurgeons, neurologists and concussion experts, including Dr. Robert Cantu, Dr. Javier Cárdenas and Dr. Jeffrey Kutcher.

Bryan underwent a full review of his medical history and received comprehensive neurological and physical evaluations independent of WWE. He was cleared by each doctor as well as WWE’s Medical Director, Dr. Joseph Maroon.

The press release also had information and the credentials of the doctors mentioned. Bryan has been scheduled to make his return to Smackdown Live tonight to address the situation between Shane McMahon, Sami Zayn, and Kevin Owens. 

Fightful Wrestling will have live coverage and a recapping podcast of Smackdown tonight. 

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