In this week’s edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter they note that while promoting his new book “Yes!: My Improbable Journey to the Main Event of Wrestlemania” he discussed his current injury.
They quote him as saying:
“Well, it’s not a neck issue. My neck is completely fine. It’s more of a concussion issue. And Brie (his wife) was very hesitant about this whole thing, and that’s why WWE is very protective over me, too. Everyone is more aware of concussions and that’s why, with WWE, I see what they’re doing, as far as making me go through all these hurdles. I don’t se that as a negative. They’re protecting me, especially in this era of concussion awareness.”
Bryan also spoke about how his wife Brie Bella was negative about him getting back into the ring and competing but now she’s changed her mind:
“When we met with the neurologist in Phoenix and we want through all the testing and he said, `Okay, all of my testing is not just coming back good, it’s coming back excellent.’ As far as my brain right now, it’s at a level above most people who have never had a concussion my age.”
The former WWE Champion explained that recent brain testing showed that his brain was at excellent levels and this led Brie to change her mind from being skeptical to supportive about him returning.
The Wrestling Observer Newsletter also notes Bryan talking about his return and how if he does, he doesn’t expect to be in a top spot in the company because of how the injury will perceive him.
He added that Vince doesn’t see him like he sees John Cena or probably Roman Reigns but does see him as a valuable performer that can make the company money.
Bryan also noted that Steve Austin also reached out to him and tried to give him some advice about changing up his style to get the most out of his career.
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