Despite how unbelievable it might be, WWE Superstar Daniel Bryan may not be out of the hunt for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Thus, he may still be in the WrestleMania 31 match. How is this? Apparently, there was an issue during the match that caused many to wonder why the referee did not count. Since the match ended with Roman Reigns coming out on top, this very picture has been making rounds on the Internet with the hashtag or caption “Bryan Got Screwed.”

As you can see from the picture below, Daniel Bryan clearly has his legs over Roman Reigns. Both men’s shoulders are down, but because Bryan is technically on the top he is supposed to have a pin counted for him. This was not a split second shot either, as the ref counted past three as he was counting the men out. They both rose up like there was no issue but seemingly everyone who saw it was asking why WWE didn’t have a pin occur there.

Bryan clearly won if we counted the pin. Reigns may have kicked out before the count of three, but it was uncertain. The ref didn’t bother to count, clearly missing the boat on the rules that have been in place for some time. WWE has used this angle before with submissions such as the figure four. Men would lay down to console themselves during the pain and a ref would count for the pin the moment the shoulders hit. So how is this any different?



The fact remains that this will lead to some issues. That is why the internet is up in arms today. Many people already didn’t want to see Roman Reigns win last night, mainly because while Daniel Bryan may not be the most deserving, he at least gives us a main event worthy match. Roman Reigns’ best match as a singles performer was last night at WWE Fast Lane. Thanks to Daniel Bryan, he looked good.

The issue is, Bryan had to make that happen.

While Brock Lesnar is fun to watch due to his power as an athlete, many speculate how well he can perform. A match against Reigns is not going to be fun to watch as both are not gifted at performing. Every match the two have had as single performers were against other gifted performers. Brock has faced the likes of CM Punk, Triple H, and The Undertaker. Three of the top wrestlers in history.

You have Reigns who worked matches against Randy Orton, Seth Rollins, and Daniel Bryan.

Reigns cannot lead a match well at this point, as he is very new to the singles scene. Brock has never really been able to carry matches either. So how is a match between two men who cannot work well alone going to work?

This was why the triple threat match involving Daniel Bryan was thought about. It would allow both men to shine due to Bryan helping to lead the match and both Reigns and Lesnar would come off looking great. Plus, Reigns could still win and you’d be able to make it look like he deserved the win after such a match.

This is why the rumor of the unnoticed pin last night has gotten even more traction. People know Reigns is still very green and that Lesnar is by no means able to lead up matches well enough. That is why both men work with guys who can. Yes, we easily could see a lot of stiff, hard hitting material. Both men are able to do this, however where does all that go?

It is rumored that WWE potentially planned this spot to bring it up as a reason to add someone to the title picture if need be. However, it is still pretty much set that we’ll see Reigns/Lesnar for the WWE World Heavyweight Title in the main event of WrestleMania 31. Bryan could take on Dolph Ziggler at the event as that match no longer seems to be dead at this present moment.

Do not be surprised if there is an angle written in at WWE RAW for the unnoticed pin. It has gotten to be such a big story online that WWE may very well have to address it. What is interesting is at this very time last year, WWE was forced to add Daniel Bryan into the WrestleMania main event plans. That may very well do that again this year if the unnoticed pin was potentially planned all along.

The referees fucked up more than once last night, so it wasnt just this that was noticed.

Oh man. How I wish this were true.

The WWE books wrestling like they just bought the company and have no idea what the market is.

ROH had the same deal with Jay Brisoce and Tommaso Ciampa in December. Brisoce said he would have kicked out if he heard the ref counting. But still Ciampa got his title match.

I don't think WWE will bring it up.

This may be inappropriate, but Reigns & DB look like they are scissoring each other in that pic

I fucking hate the fact that Dean Ambrose should be in Roman Reigns' position and Roman Reigns should be in Ambrose's position in the Intercontinental title picture trying to get over with the crowd. Ambrose is already over with the crowd. You could establish Ambrose as a main event star while he's popular with the crowd and later, build Roman Reigns as top star so you have 2 new top stars instead of only Roman Reigns.

Yeah it sucks. I don't think Ambrose won a single one on one pay per view match last year. Plus WWE made him into a cartoon character.

They're trying too hard to create larger than life Megastars like Bruno Sammartino, Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, Ultimate Warrior, etc. That's why they focus on John Cena, Roman Reigns, Big Show, Kane, Brock Lesnar. Vince McMahon doesn't like Daniel Bryan, Dolph Ziggler and Dean Ambrose because they don't look larger than life Megastars that they are trying to create. This is pathetic.

they want a guy on top who can appeal to the causal fan base which is 80% of their fanbase while the hardcore only make up 20%

Kane and Big Show are putting people over though not like they're getting world title shots.

Doesn't mean people aren't getting annoyed by them. I mean everything they are involved in they suck the life right out of it.

Yeah because they don't get there own way. Kane and Big Show have done nothing wrong, they're doing there job as well as wanting to put these guys over. Complain all you want but Big Show and Kane, hell even Joey and Jamie are putting the future over. And I have a shit ton of respect for em doing that.

Luigi isn't very smart, don't worry about what he says.

Anyway, that said, I actually loved Ambrose's character the past year. He's awesome, one of the best characters on the roster.

Its basically like Jericho now. I mean yeah Y2j is putting people over, but when all he is doing is just losing it makes it less meaningful when he puts people over.
Really its time for new monsters to take over. Guys like Ryback, Harper, Rowan, and Even tho I don't like him Rusev.

He's like a cartoon character now. WWE had the chance to make a badass but they decided to take Ambrose in a different direction.

Ambrose will turn heel soon and win MITB

I agree. But till they're ready, it's upto big show and Kane

I think they are ready, it's time to slowly start to phase Kane and Show out. Maybe send them to work a few matches with people in NXT to get them ready to work WWE style matches

Not until they have their big WrestleMania match

His character is awesome.

How is he a cartoon character? Everything he does is entertaining as hell and he never has a bad match. His character is perfect in every way.

Ambrose is badass and funny. Get the fuck out of here with that cartoon shit

If you watched SmackDown then you would see the stupid things he did with Bad News. Like taking his hand and having him sign a contract. That's not legal anywhere outside a cartoon world.

That was on RAW. and although that wouldnt happen IRL, that was just one instance. Plus, it's wrestling. Unrealistic stuff happens all the time.