Bryan Danielson Finisher & Theme Song

Bryan Danielson, born on May 22, 1981, is an esteemed American professional wrestler currently signed with All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Renowned for his technical prowess, versatile character portrayal, and immense popularity, he achieved fame in WWE under the ring name Daniel Bryan from 2009 to 2021. Starting in 1999 on the independent circuit, Danielson secured championships in various promotions, including Ring of Honor (ROH) and Japan's Pro Wrestling Noah and New Japan Pro-Wrestling. The global footprint of Danielson's wrestling legacy extended to Japan, where he triumphed as the GHC Junior Heavyweight Champion in Pro Wrestling Noah and captured the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship in New Japan Pro-Wrestling. His independent circuit exploits included claiming two PWG World Championships, the FIP Heavyweight Championship, and the wXw World Heavyweight Championship.

Returning to WWE in 2009, Danielson faced a brief hiatus in 2010 but rebounded to become a four-time WWE Champion, securing the World Heavyweight Championship once, and attaining the United States and Intercontinental Championships. His accolades further include the WWE Tag Team Championship as part of Team Hell No with Kane and the SmackDown Tag Team Championship with Erick Rowan, solidifying his position as WWE's 26th Triple Crown Champion and 15th Grand Slam Champion. In 2016, Danielson bid farewell to in-ring competition due to injuries stemming from multiple concussions, resulting in seizures and a brain lesion. Transitioning into a non-wrestling role, he assumed the position of the on-screen General Manager of SmackDown for WWE until 2018. Surprisingly cleared by doctors to resume in-ring action, Danielson's WWE contract expired in May 2021, leading to his eagerly anticipated debut with AEW just four months later.

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What is Bryan Danielson's Finisher?

Bryan Danielson's finishing move is the Running Knee, also known as Busaiku Knee or Knee Plus. It was introduced on August 19, 2013. Executed as a running single-leg high knee strike, this move aims for the opponent's head or chest, delivering a forceful impact. This move, popularized by Kenta and later adopted by Daniel Bryan, involves the attacking wrestler running and leaping towards the opponent, delivering a knee strike to the face. Wrestlers like Kenny Omega, Buddy Matthews, and Matt Riddle use a bicycle variant of this knee strike.

Also known as Daniel Bryan, he has showcased a diverse set of finishing moves throughout his illustrious wrestling career, other than the Running Knee. One of his signature submission holds is the LeBell Lock, alternately referred to as the "Yes!" Lock or "No!" Lock, which he has employed since August 15, 2010. This maneuver involves an omoplata cross-face, applying intense pressure to the opponent's shoulder and neck region, often compelling them to submit. Variations include Chris Benoit's Crippler Crossface with an arm trap and Edge's version, the Glasgow Grin, utilizing a metal bar on the opponent's mouth.

Furthermore, Danielson has incorporated the Heel Hook into his repertoire since April 8, 2018, targeting the opponent's ankle or knee joint to inflict pain and potentially secure a submission. Beyond these finishers, he has also popularized the Crossface, showcasing variations like the "Yes! Lock" in WWE, demonstrating his proficiency in both technical and impactful maneuvers. A heel hook is a leg lock that affects multiple joints, twisting the foot either medially or laterally, putting severe torque on the ankle, and transferring it to the knee. Variations involve holding the opponent's foot in the armpit on the same side (medial heel hook) or the opposite armpit (lateral heel hook).

Bryan Danielson's Finisher

Bryan Danielson's Personas	Finishing Moves
Daniel Bryan	Guillotine choke LeBell Lock / "Yes!" Lock / "No!" Lock (Omoplata cross-face) Busaiku Knee Kick Heel Hook
Bryan Danielson/American Dragon	Bridging dragon suplex Cattle Mutilation / Arms Across America (Bridging Double Chickenwing) Crossface chickenwing with body scissors Double wrist-clutch LeBell Lock (Omoplata cross-face) Multiple elbow strikes Regal-Plex (Bridging leg hook belly to back suplex)

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What is the theme song of Bryan Danielson?

Bryan Danielson uses the theme song "Born For Greatness" by Elliott Taylor as his theme song. He has been using this theme song ever since he made his AEW debut in September 2021. Before joining AEW, he was most famous for using "Flight of the Valkyries" by Jim Johnston as his theme song, which was a remix and adaptation of the historical epic "Ride of the Valkyries" by Richard Wagner.

Theme Song	Period
"Born For Greatness" by Elliott Taylor	September 2021 - Present
"Flight of the Valkyries" by Jim Johnston	November 2011 - May 2021
"Big Epic Thing" by Jim Johnston	August 2011 - November 2011
"Ride of the Valkyries" by Richard Wagner	September 2010 - July 2011
"The Rage (WWE Edit)" by Hermann Langschwert & Wolfgang Killian	August 2010 - September 2010
The Final Countdown" by Europe	February 2002 - September 2009

Bryan Danielson Achievements

Bryan Danielson boasts an illustrious career with remarkable achievements and championships across All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). In AEW, he triumphed in the AEW World Championship Eliminator Tournament (2021) and secured two AEW Dynamite Awards, notably for the Biggest Beatdown in a 60-minute match against "Hangman" Adam Page and the Biggest Surprise for his debut at All Out, shared with Adam Cole. In 2024, he won the Men's Owen Hart Cup in AEW.

During his tenure with WWE, Danielson clinched numerous prestigious titles, including the WWE Championship (4 times), World Heavyweight Championship (1 time), WWE Intercontinental Championship (1 time), and WWE United States Championship (1 time). He also held the WWE Tag Team Championship with Kane and the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship with Rowan. His accolades extend to winning Money in the Bank (SmackDown 2011) and securing Slammy Awards in various categories such as Beard of the Year, Catchphrase of the Year, and Superstar of the Year. Notably, his Match of the Year performance against Kofi Kingston at WrestleMania 35 and his recognition as the 26th Triple Crown Champion and Sixth Grand Slam Champion further solidify his legacy in professional wrestling.

Acknowledged by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Danielson received accolades such as Best Non-Wrestler (2017), Best on Interviews (2018), and recognition for his book "Yes: My Improbable Journey to the Main Event of WrestleMania" and DVD "Daniel Bryan: Just Say Yes! Yes! Yes!" He earned the title of Best Technical Wrestler multiple times and was part of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (Class of 2016). His outstanding contributions extend to accolades for the Pro Wrestling Match of the Year in 2007 and the distinction of Most Outstanding Wrestler in various years.