Recap of Daniel Bryan on SI: Bryan Talks Current Injury Status, Why He’s Unable to Return, His WrestleMania 31 Status & More

November 3, 2014

Injured WWE star Daniel Bryan appeared via phone call on Sports Illustrated Now earlier today.

Bryan spoke on a number of topics, including his recent appearance at the San Francisco Giants World Series parade, and how it felt to have 14,000 fans all around him doing a “yes” chant.

Bryan described the feeling as surreal, and the show hosts noted the new Sports Illustrated cover will feature the Giants celebrating their big win with the headline reading “Yes! Yes! Yes!” The hosts also noted the cover will be shown on Raw tonight.

With regards to his in-ring status, Daniel Bryan says he’s unable to return to the ring because he has not regained full strength in his right hand, and that can be dangerous to both him and his opponents if he returns too soon.

Bryan said he’s not in any pain but doctors are having trouble figuring out how to get his strength back.

Bryan was asked about WrestleMania 31 and he said he will be heartbroken if he can’t compete. Bryan added they are hoping he will be ready for the big PPV but he will be disappointed if he’s not able to perform.

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.