WWE TLC 2019: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

The Good - Daniel Bryan returns

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— WWE (@WWE) December 16, 2019

After having his hair sheared by the maniacal Fiend only several weeks earlier on Friday Night SmackDown, Daniel Bryan made his return to the ring - this time sporting a new look and an old one.

Surprising Bray Wyatt after his successful bout against The Miz, a calculating Bryan attacked the former cult leader from behind. Sporting a burgundy hoodie, fans couldn't make the Yes Man out right away, but judging by the immediate "Yes! Yes! Yes!" chants, definitely knew it was Bryan. There isn't anyone who moves like that except for Bryan, so no one was surprised when the hero of WrestleMania 30 revealed himself.

Bryan was aggressive in his attack and stalked Wyatt inside the ring. Striking with superior speed and twisting Wyatt's limbs into a pretzel, Bryan plotted his revenge like a man possessed. Eventually, the former WWE Champion removed his hood to reveal a freshly shaven face and head.

Bryan's new look is a throwback and reminiscent of 'The American Dragon' version of himself. He looked more like the NXT Superstar of Nexus fame than the long-haired bearded version forever immortalized in wrestling lore.

His message was clear. Once again, this was a new Daniel Bryan. He wasn't a heel but didn't exactly acknowledge the "Yes!" chants either. While he acknowledged the fans, that didn't stop him from being a man hellbent on revenge, which should only continue in the weeks ahead.