5 Possible WrestleMania 37 opponents for Daniel Bryan 

SmackDown Superstar Daniel Bryan is a modern-day maestro of pro-wrestling and a revered figure among a legion of wrestling fans.

With WrestleMania 37 around the corner, fans are predicting which matches can go down at the two-night event. Plans for top-level Superstars like Roman Reigns, Edge, Randy Orton, Drew McIntyre, and more are already set in stone. However, Bryan currently has no clear direction heading into The Show of Shows.

While his current rivalry with Universal Champion Roman Reigns could possibly lead to a match for the title at Fastlane 2021, it's almost certain that The Tribal Chief will retain his Universal Championship at the PPV. As a result, Daniel Bryan will be left with little to do at The Grandest Stages of Them All.

When Seth Rollins returned at the Royal Rumble 2021 and eliminated Bryan, it felt like fans might witness a rivalry between the two. However, nothing materialized as The Messiah is now embroiled in a feud with Cesaro.

In this article, we'll look at five Superstars against whom Daniel Bryan could weave magic at WrestleMania 37. Do share your personal picks in the comments.

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#5 Aleister Black can have a captivating match with Daniel Bryan

In recent months, Daniel Bryan has begun to help underutilized Superstars on TV. Though his matches are just as great as before, he has used his creative powers to elevate other stars. Cesaro, Shinsuke Nakamura, and Sami Zayn, to name a few, have greatly benefited by working with Bryan.

Aleister Black has been absent from WWE programming for more than five months now. The former NXT Champion was pegged as a major star in the making, and even defeated current WWE Champion Bobby Lashley at WrestleMania 36. But his future looks bleak today.

A program with Daniel Bryan on the Road to WrestleMania 37 culminating into a match could re-energize Black. Both have strike-based offenses, and the result notwithstanding, it would surely elevate the Dutch Superstar.

#4 A feud between Daniel Bryan and Karrion Kross

Considering how Daniel Bryan has dedicated himself to building the stars of tomorrow, a feud with Karrion Kross will ensure that the former NXT Champion comes across as a big deal. With reports of The Herald of Doomsday's imminent main roster call-up, this rivalry is certainly a possibility heading into WrestleMania 37.

Imagine a scenario at Fastlane 2021, where Bryan is on the verge of becoming the new Universal Champion. However, the lights go off and Kross appears. The distraction would allow Roman Reigns to take advantage and apply the Gullitone Lock on Bryan to retain his title.

It would be a perfect set-up for the feud between the two, and an introduction at a PPV would bring a lot of hype for Kross. Defeating a Superstar of Daniel Bryan's stature at WrestleMania 37 would quickly make Kross one of the biggest stars in the company.

The match itself could follow the typical structure of a face in peril, working as an underdog, mounting a comeback but eventually falling to a monstrous heel.

#3 Daniel Bryan can help Dominik Mysterio

At this stage of his career, Daniel Bryan is like a teacher for several new WWE Superstars who want to be successful. And if there's anyone on SmackDown who can benefit the most from Bryan's knowledge, it's Dominik Mysterio.

It's clear that WWE has big things in store for Rey Mysterio's son. The fact that the company booked him to face Seth Rollins at SummerSlam 2020 in a one-on-one bout speaks volumes of their belief.

However, the match at SummerSlam was a Street Fight and not a traditional encounter. As such, if WWE books him in a straight-up match with Daniel Bryan at WrestleMania 37, it could be an invaluable learning experience for Dominik.

Working with Bryan would help him learn the intricacies of the art of technical wrestling that is sure to benefit him later in his career. Yes, it might be hard to book a convincing feud between two pure babyfaces, but it's an intriguing prospect nonetheless.

#2 Daniel Bryan and Shinsuke Nakamura could tear the house down at WrestleMania 37

Daniel Bryan and Shinsuke Nakamura's mini battle during last month's Gaunlet match on SmackDown left fans salivating about the prospect of watching the two wrestle in a full-fledged clash. Nakamura won that match, but his push soon fizzled out and he's currently doing nothing of note.

As for Bryan, he's still a genuine star and should ideally be wrestling in the main event scene. With SmackDown's top match at The Show of Shows almost confirmed, a battle of veterans between Daniel Bryan and Nakamura could be a decent idea.

The King of Strong Style, despite being respected by fans, never found the success everyone expected him to achieve on the main roster. On the contrary, Bryan has achieved virtually everything.

Their clash doesn't even need any story as fans are desperate to see them face off. It will not come as a surprise if they end up having the most memorable bout at the event.

#1 Daniel Bryan vs Big E for the Intercontinental Championship

Daniel Bryan has contended for the Intercontinental Championship several times in 2020. His matches with Sami Zayn and AJ Styles for the title were awesome, though Bryan failed to win against either. With his WWE Championship aspirations possibly getting thwarted by Roman Reigns at Fastlane 2021, he could find himself back in the IC title picture after that.

While current IC Champion Big E is currently in a feud with the recently resurgent heel Apollo Crews, it seems unlikely that he will lose his title to the Nigerian Superstar. WWE is slowly building Big E to be a main-event Superstar in the company, and a win over Daniel Bryan might elevate his stock to unforeseen levels.

Though the match would not have the traditional heel-face dynamic in place, the feud can be built-up around respect. The two are sure to steal the show if given enough time, and Daniel Bryan can be proud that he helped create another future main eventer for WWE.