5 Reasons why teaming Daniel Bryan up with Drew Gulak is a good idea

Ever since Drew Gulak mentioned that he saw some holes in Daniel Bryan's game, it has seemed like the pairing of the two could have a long shelf life. While their PPV-opening contest at Elimination Chamber was one of the better matches of the year, it also showed the Bryan respected Gulak. The former multi-time WWE Champion even said in a post-match interview that he would probably take his foil up on his offer to find the holes in his matches.

On the episode of SmackDown from the WWE Performance Center, Bryan sought out Gulak backstage. He praised the former Cruiserweight Champion and said that after battling each other, he now believed what Gulak was saying. Bryan also asked if he was serious about aiding him in working on the weaknesses that he found.

With SmackDown from the WWE PC in the books, it appears that WWE is pairing up the two technical wizards. Bryan fought Cesaro after the two sides had a heated backstage encounter. Sami Zayn even said that Gulak was a nobody. Now that Zayn has the Intercontinental Championship, will he send his allies after the SmackDown Tag Team titles? Are Bryan and Gulak going to be allies for the foreseeable future? Here are five reasons why pairing up Gulak and Bryan is a good idea.

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#5 Bryan and Gulak are very similar in their skill sets

Both stars are technical masters.

One glaring similarity between both Superstars is that they are technically superior to most of the WWE roster. It's a big reason why Bryan is successful in the ring despite not being the biggest guy. The same can be said for Gulak.

Some performers work well regardless of opponent (AJ Styles, Bryan, Cesaro) but sometimes those with similar skill sets or styles work together even better. Just watch the ongoing matches between Andrade, Humberto Carrillo, Angel Garza and Rey Mysterio. They are all well-rounded wrestlers but have bases in Lucha Libre.

With Bryan and Gulak, they could add a submission-based or technically threatening tag team to SmackDown. The pairing seems like it will go beyond one PPV match and a bout on SmackDown. Like minds often gravitate towards each other and they can sometimes clash, but it seems like Bryan and Gulak will now team up rather than face off.

#4 It's a fresh pairing

The match between Gulak and Bryan at EC was the first-ever meeting between the two performers.

Daniel Bryan is probably the most talented and versatile performer currently in WWE. He can jump easily from opponent to opponent and from one style to the next style. The former Champ is beloved by fans due to his natural charisma and likability. The Leader of the Yes Movement is also extremely willing to put others over and do whatever he can to help the company.

Throughout his WWE career, Bryan has volleyed himself from singles competitor to tag team specialist and from face to heel. Just last year we saw Bryan carry the WWE Championship and then the SmackDown Tag Team titles following the Show of Shows. He's so talented that he makes anything he is involved with work.

The next angle looks like a meeting of the minds between he and Gulak. Gulak has long been one of the more underrated talents in all of WWE. Several fans and Superstars alike know how talented he is. Even the former Cruiserweight Champ has gone from face to heel and serious to silly gimmick. The best performers can make anything work (see the New Day).

Gulak and Bryan are truly students of the game who respect the past, present and future of the business. Pairing them together is fresh and could lead both men to a renewed push on Friday nights.

#3 It gives Bryan/Gulak something to do

Gulak left his mark on Bryan's chest with many chops.

The worst thing for a healthy Superstar is to not be used. It's frustrating because they know that they could be doing some great things in the ring if given the chance. While some stars get onto TV but don't do much, they at least get onto our screens. Waiting for Creative direction is also frustrating, but current angles need to play out and reset things sometimes.

Bryan has been a focal point of SmackDown ever since he returned from a brief retirement. He's proven that he's one of the best performers of the current generation so it makes sense that he's been featured in some type of program since his return. In my opinion, it would be an enormous waste of his immense talents if he wasn't used at all.

In Gulak's case, he did have a run as Cruiserweight Champion. After dropping the title, he was drafted to SmackDown. But once he joined the Blue brand, he wasn't used that much. Working with Gulak is something that the former WWE Champion has gone on record of saying that he's always wanted to do. Now that the stars have aligned on SmackDown, the two performers can work with each other and decide who is the best with counters.

#2 It gives Gulak a rub by working with Bryan

Bryan and the crowd praised Gulak after he fell at EC.

As we've seen before, just sharing the ring with a Legend like the Rock or Stone Cold Steve Austin gives a current star "the rub." King Corbin was lucky to get one with Kurt Angle, the Rock and John Cena. Booker T even said as much on WWE Backstage regarding the Authors of Pain and Murphy working with Seth Rollins. When Superstars under the main event get to work with a certified main-event star, it ups their own stock.

By working with Daniel Bryan, many other stars have seen their prospects improve. Murphy himself wrestled one of the best matches of 2019 against Bryan. He also battled during the same storyline Reigns. Rowan joined up with Bryan during the latter's reign as the Planet's Champion. Pairing up established Superstars with those who aren't as established is a time-tested way to get the newer stars over.

We've all known how charismatic and technically impressive Gulak is. That doesn't always translate to massive success. Getting someone behind you can often lead to just as much success. Bryan wanted to work with the former Cruiserweight Champion and I'm sure Gulak wanted to work with Bryan. Having the former multi-time Champ in his corner should only help Gulak going forward and it also allows the Planet's Champion the chance to live out one of his dream pairings.

#1 By forming a tag team, Bryan vs. Miz can potentially continue around titles

The Miz does some of his best work when opposing Bryan.

The first thing that comes to mind when a new team forms is the potential of that duo. Any team with Daniel Bryan has immediate legitimacy. When he teamed with Kane, it worked well because not only were both men great at the nuances of the game but the big guy/small guy dynamic made the pairing legitimate. Everything that followed the formation was fruitful and entertaining. The same thing happened when Rowan teamed with Bryan last year. The duo eventually won the vacant SmackDown Tag Team titles.

Once John Morrison came back to the WWE late last year, it didn't take long to figure out his direction. His first appearance was as The Miz's friend. The two then joined the ranks of the SmackDown Tag Team division before quickly capturing the titles from the New Day at Super Showdown.

After retaining their titles in a hotly-contested match inside the Elimination Chamber, the duo of Miz and Morrison will need new challengers. They'll likely face the Usos and/or the New Day at WrestleMania. The Champs should retain their titles and move on to different challengers. If Gulak and Bryan officially form a team, then they make logical sense as foes for the heel Champs.

The Miz and Daniel Bryan are destined to fight forever in one feud or another. It harkens back to Bryan's debut when NXT was a game show and Miz was his "pro." Battling over the SmackDown Tag Team titles allows their neverending feud to add a new layer.