SmackDown Live started with “The New” Daniel Bryan in the concourse berating the WWE Universe and their love for “The Phenomenal’ AJ Styles.
Styles, who earned an opportunity for Bryan’s WWE Championship last week, drew the ire of the champion each time his name was mentioned. Bryan would chastise the crowd for eating processed food and drinking soda. He would arrive in the ring through the crowd to continue his crusade only to be jumped by an angry R-Truth,
Don't let The New @WWEDanielBryan catch you drinking soda… #FICKLE #SDLive pic.twitter.com/ZDinLEzSeb
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 9, 2019
It's not Christmas, but #TruthyClaus is comin' to town… and he remembers EVERYTHING! #SDLive @WWEDanielBryan @RonKillings pic.twitter.com/1uhXusV5VZ
— WWE (@WWE) January 9, 2019
The two would have a quick match, where Bryan would beat him after a running knee. Bryan was far from free, however, as AJ Styles would attack him from behind. Tired of listening to Daniel’s insults, “The Real” AJ Styles would attempt to get a number on him.
The NEW @WWEDanielBryan isn't ready for the REAL @AJStylesOrg… #SDLive pic.twitter.com/2PSnVrNmt0
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 9, 2019
