DANIEL BRYAN. CAREER IN JEOPARDY?

Perhaps a very misleading headline, as it isn't so much Daniel Bryan's career that is in jeopardy, as it is his status within the WWE. Based on fan reaction, he should be a main event personality for years to come. Based on some choices by WWE? Midcard player. One could even call this "Jericho-syndrome" or "RVD-syndrome" as it isn't the first time we have seen wrestlers more over with fans than the people Vince chooses to push into the spotlight.

With the late "Macho Man" Randy Savage being inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame this year, it is nice to see some spotlight on the Intercontinental title, which really only started to truly "matter" when Savage and Steamboat stole the show at Wrestlemania III for the strap. However, Daniel Bryan hasn't been given the things that others (including Triple H) would have gotten. Example, his return from injury had little to no hype or build-up. Roman Reigns was out for a much shorter period and had a slight build to his return. There is also the fact that he has yet to receive a title shot despite being WWE World Heavyweight Champion and only relinquishing his title due to the injury to his neck. And some may say how John Cena is fighting for the other midcard title, the United States Championship, but Cena needs a break from the main event before he ties with Naitch. Yes, for those unaware, John Cena is one World title away from tying with Ric Flair at 16 World title reigns. Here's hoping that win comes with a heel turn, as there is a very good chance it will be met with a deafening chorus of boo's. Back to Daniel Bryan, like mentioned before this is not the first time we've seen this in the WWE. Chris Jericho may have gone on to win World titles as well as being the first WWE Undisputed Champion, but that was after quite a few years of being in WWE despite being well over both as a face and a heel. RVD was similar to this as well, although it is hard to truly include him after failing a screening after winning the WWE and ECW titles. Although his reasons were quite valid, it likely soured him in the eyes of Vince and company. However, like with Jericho, there was a lengthy amount of time before they finally put the strap on Mr. Monday Night. Which makes some wonder, is it because these guys were already established stars before entering the WWE? Or is there something else that causes Vince to be seemingly hesitant on putting greats like this in the forefront?

The final reason for assuming Daniel Bryan may have dropped status wise, is that most others would have meaningful storyline's going into Wrestlemania. Daniel seems to be "stumbling" into this Ladder match where the focus was really on Dean Ambrose and Bad News Barret. The opportunity was there to provide him with one. Simply having somebody "screw" him out of his title shot during his match with Roman Reigns, would have set the stage and not have hindered Reigns in any way if Bryan openly admits Reigns deserves his shot. Insert handshake to let us fans know. Avoid rolling eyes.

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OH CANADA! WHO IS CANADA'S NEXT TOP WWE STAR?

Some of the greatest wrestlers of all time have come from Canada. Legends like Killer Kowalski, Bret Hart, Chris Jericho, Edge, the list goes on. Even some of the American greats have been trained by Canadians. The aforementioned Kowalski trained stars like Triple H. Stu Hart had trained his sons of course, but also legends like Superstar Bill Graham. Canucks have always been an intricate part of things in wrestling, both as stars and for being generally known as the workhorses of the profession. Guys like Chris Benoit who as wrestlers epitomized this.Technically speaking, Canada was first to hijack shows. Coming to be known as Bizzaro Land as Canadian fans cheered and booed against the grain when they saw fit. Canada is also known for being one of the more supportive fan bases, as well as for having elephant like memories and holding grudges ("You screwed Bret!" has finally died out for the most part within last few years).

Most may not have noticed this, but this past Wrestlemania XXX (30), signaled the first ten year mark Mania in which a Canadian did not win the WWE's top title. Bret "Hitman" Hart won the WWE Championship at Wrestlemania X (10), and Chris Benoit won the WWE World Championship at Wrestlemania XX (20). Which leads to the question; Who is the next Canadian to be a star in the WWE? Sure there is Captain Charisma, Christian. However he seems to be possibly on his way out, after years of sacrificing his body, the injuries are piling up. He was a dark horse to be the Canadian to carry on the Wrestlemania tradition. There is Tyson Kidd, but what have they done with him? True, he was out for awhile due to injury, but the company hasn't really done much with him since the Hart Dynasty spot with wife Natalya Neidhart and D.H. Smith. With the WWE finally allowing "smaller" more athletic wrestlers into the main event spotlight with guy like CM Punk and now Daniel Bryan. Smaller as in, not the usual body builder or super tall types.

With Christian nearing the end of his career and under utilizes Tyson Kidd, who else is there? Chris Jericho has endeavors outside the ring with his band Fozzy and other areas of entertainment, and is likely not going to be a full-timer again. TNA Wrestling has Bobby Roode and current TNA Champion Eric Young representing Canada, but when asked, Triple H had said that although great workers, he already has a bunch of great workers. He knew who they were though, so he is keeping his eye on the competition (even if they are failing, TNA is the competition). Roode is basically ready to make the jump, after showing that he can work in the main event. And although his run seems to be simply as "do as the WWE does", Eric Young's reign as TNA Champion is over-due and well deserved. Possibly, could show him in a light that catches the WWE's eye. Nothing against Natalya Neidhart, but other than carrying on the Hart Family legacy, not much can be expected from her. It would be nice to see a nice, solid Divas division for her to be a big part of. Other than that, can't see her being more than a part of Tyson Kidd's push to the next level.

So for now it all seems to fall on the shoulders of Tyson Kidd to carry the weight of the country. Unless the WWE finds the next big Canuck, or starts giving TNA guys like Eric Young and Bobby Roode a chance. Of course for the time being (although it may be short), there is Christian and the whole "One More Match!".

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