Daniel Bryan Pulled From "WWE Extreme Rules" Amid Health Concerns

    The WWE superstar had just returned from a neck injury that had him sidelined for the majority of 2014.

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    WWE have pulled Daniel Bryan from tonight’s Extreme Rules as he wasn't medically cleared to perform.

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    Due to @WWEDanielBryan not being cleared, @WadeBarrett will face @WWENeville in the #ExtremeRules Kickoff tonight: http://t.co/jwUxH2nr4y

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    This comes one month after Bryan captured the Intercontinental Championship at Wrestlemania 31.

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    Bryan, who was pulled from the WWE's European Tour earlier this month due to health concerns, was fresh off a return from a neck injury which had him on the sidelines for the majority of 2014.

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    Many online are speculating that Bryan's in-ring career could be coming to an end:

    Kevin @TheFlyinGlass

    Hate to say this but I really think Daniel Bryan needs to retire for his own health

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    Faux Jamie Collins @FauxJCollins

    I think Daniel Bryan should retire before he puts himself in a wheelchair permanently

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    Ben Harris @BenGmHarris

    Daniel Bryan is unable to compete at Extreme Rules tonight. Have a feeling he'll retire soon. Not been the same since that neck injury

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    Daniel Bryan was scheduled to face Wade Barrett at tonight's WWE Extreme Rules, but has been replaced with newcomer Neville.