WWE legend and former champ Daniel Bryan’s fight with depression revealed by his wife Brie
Smackdown Live general manager's struggles come to light in latest episode of Total Bellas
WWE star Daniel Bryan has been battling depression over the past decade, his wife Brie Bella has revealed.
The couple announced last week that they are expecting their first child after tying the knot two years ago.
Former World Champion Bryan was forced to retire from the ring after a series of head injuries.
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And in the latest episode of WWE reality series Total Bellas, Bryan opened up about how painful it was for him not to wrestle any longer – which led to Brie revealing he has been dealing with depression for the last ten years.
Bella said: “Really our whole relationship I’ve been used to his depression.
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“But definitely in the last two years I know ‘OK, it comes, it hits hard, but it only lasts for two days’.”
Bryan is now back working with WWE as general manager of Smackdown Live, but the episode of Total Bellas was filmed in the period following his retirement.
It seemed as if superstar was opposed to a return to the business, citing that being connected to wrestling would be difficult with him being unable to get into the ring and compete.
In the episode, Bella say on a potential return: "I know you. I think it will break your heart more because you want to be in the ring, and for you to be outside of the ring and around it will be hard.”
To which Bryan responded: “If I stay in wrestling, what goal am I working towards?"
A few weeks ago Bryan, aged 35, revealed his nerves about the episode being aired as it was shot during his darkest period.
And for fans of the “Yes Movement” it can be painful to watch and see their hero so upset knowing what lay ahead for him just a few months down the line.