Here's why WWE wrestler Daniel Bryan is appearing on Monday Night Raw tonight

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Beloved wrestler Daniel Bryan is appearing on Monday Night Raw in his hometown of Seattle to announce his retirement, according to his Twitter account:

Bryan has dealt with a series of neck injuries that have kept him out of action for much of the past two years.

An undersized athlete in a sports entertainment world filled with giants, Bryan's wrestling ability and underdog mentality made him a fan-favorite.

Check out one of his most memorable moments in the clip above,