5 of the best Daniel Bryan matches before he came to the WWE

#2. Takeshi Morishima vs. Bryan Danielson - ROH Manhattan Mayhem II

This match took place in Ring of Honor, Danielson facing Morishima during the ROH event Manhattan Mayhem. Morishima competed for All Japan Pro Wrestling and has actually recently retired. However, in 2007, Morishima and Danielson faced each other in what was seen as a match of the year, especially considering the chemistry between them. There was a clear size difference, but their work together was amazing.

To see Danielson attempt to chop down Morishima, only to be taken down with one strike showed how it was clearly a match that was an uphill battle for the American Dragon. Once on the mat, Danielson would work on Morishima's leg, attempting to make him submit, only to have the bigger man pick him up with ease and toss him across the ring. It was a pitched battle and both men did all they could to get the better of the other. The over twenty-minute match resulted in then-ROH champion Morishima retaining his title.