When Bryan Danielson (Daniel Bryan) left WWE in 2021, he penned a “Thank You, WWE” letter in the Players’ Tribune. In it, he wrote the following about Vince McMahon:
“Thank you to the Big Man, who I know hates to be acknowledged. I won’t say much, but thank you for the conversations, the life lessons (about both what to do and what not to do), and the best hug I’ve ever received. I wish more people could see you how I see you.”
Since then, the situation regarding McMahon has dramatically changed. He has been accused of $exual abuse and $ex trafficking by former employee Janel Grant, who filed a lawsuit against McMahon, WWE, and John Laurinaitis.
In an interview on The Gorilla Position, Bryan was asked if his feelings towards McMahon had changed over the years. Here’s what he said:
“It’s been, first and foremost, I want to say that the people who have been hurt are in a way worse position than I am. My empathy goes to them. There is not a lot I want to say about it, honestly.
It’s not just the Vince piece. It’s also, my father-in-law (John Laurinaitis), maybe ex-father-in-law, as far as that kind of stuff goes. You think of somebody in some way. Then something happens and it changes. That is always hard.
As hard as it may be for me, emotionally, it’s way worse for people who have been victimized by people in power.”
Bryan chose not to comment on how Brie & Nikki Garcia (fka The Bella Twins) feel about the situation, leaving that for them to speak on if they decide to.
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