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This is new. Daniel Bryan as a champion was something that was fantasized by many wrestling fans all over the world. In many ways, it was a dream come true when Bryan pinned AJ Styles to become the new WWE champion.
But there was a slight twist in the tale. It was always envisioned that the next time Daniel Bryan becomes the champion it would be as a face not as a heel.
What this does is brings in a completely new narrative. How is Bryan going to be as a champion? What is he going to do? The biggest of them all being who is he going to feud against? This question arises most of the top dogs on Smackdown are themselves Heels.
Even then there could be some tasty feuds which Daniel Bryan could be part of.
#1 AJ Styles
This is in many ways going to be a de-facto feud for Daniel Bryan as he has just won the title against him. What could be interesting is to find out the reasons that Bryan gives for cheating his way to the win.
AJ Styles, on the other hand, has had a long healthy run with the WWE championship and according to the storyline, he would be seething to have lost the title against Bryan in an underhanded manner.
It is more than likely that AJ Styles will get involved in one way or the other in the match between Daniel Bryan and Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series.
After that, it's expected that there will be a feud between AJ Styles and Daniel Bryan with each of them claiming to be better than the other with the feud most likely expected to culminate with Daniel Bryan defending his title against AJ Styles.
#2 Samoa Joe
It's highly unlikely that Samoa Joe will get a singles match against Daniel Bryan because it could turn into a heel vs heel encounter, thus dissuading the audience into who they wish to cheer for but at the same time, it's highly likely that Samoa Joe could become a part of the Feud for a triple threat encounter with AJ Styles being the meat in the Heel sandwich of Bryan and Joe.
It is another one of the mouth-watering dream matches which could result in a spectacle as all three of the wrestlers involved in this matchup would be among the best in the business.
It could rival the matches of the past featuring John Cena, Shawn Michaels, and Triple H or the triple threat with Kurt Angle, Undertaker, and The Rock. If all 3 play their parts right, it could be one of the best feuds of the season.
#3 Rey Mysterio
This could be one of the best Underdog vs Underdog feuds in WWE history. A high flyer in Rey Mysterio and a crafty wrestler in Daniel Bryan, contrasting styles, contrasting characters. It could be billed as a chance for redemption for Rey Mysterio and emphatically announcing his return to WWE.
Since Bryan will currently be embroiled in a feud with AJ Styles, Mysterio, on the other hand, is likely to get into a feud with Randy Orton. Once both the feuds are completed at the next PPV, Mysterio can set his sights at the biggest gold in Smackdown.
It could be the matchup to prove who is the biggest underdog in WWE with Rey Mysterio aiming to get back to the top after a break from WWE, while Bryan will try to cement his place at the top after only just returning from a career-threatening injury.
#4 Finn Balor
Ok, this might be a bit tough to happen considering both are on different brands, but with Finn Balor just wasting away on RAW, it could make sense to move him to Smackdown.
He's fit, one of the best workers in WWE, is liked by one and everyone, and has huge star power. Balor ticks all the boxes and more.
Moving him to Smackdown could also mark the return of the Demon King, a gimmick that is loved by everyone but has been shockingly shelved for reasons unknown.
Balor and Bryan could turn into an exciting rivalry with the former as Demon King taking Daniel Bryan with all his intensity. In equal measure, the former Universal champion could end up reuniting with the "Good Brothers" to reform the "Balor Club" which can keep Bryan's shenanigans in check and the feud a bit edgier.
