Monday, September 9, 2013

Daniel Bryan: Will An Obstacle Course Race Help Him?

By Rob Sutter


I believe that Daniel Bryan has the opportunity that all other wrestling stars would kill for at SummerSlam. Going up against WWE Champion John Cena for the title, it's the kind of opportunity that doesn't come around often for most individuals. As a result, it's probably a given that Bryan is going to work harder so that the approaching bout will be one not to miss. Is it possible for an obstacle course race to serve as the best form of training an athlete can imagine?

You have to keep in mind that Bryan's in-ring style is not so much powerful as it is quick. This isn't to say that he's a slouch in the strength department but it's unlikely that you'll see the 5'9'' wrestling star lift anyone over his head anytime soon. Instead, he is going to utilize fast movements along with swift actions in order to connect with his opponent, each move proving to be rather effective. When it comes to Bryan's work in the ring, speed is the key.

It's clear that Bryan has enjoyed much success so far but this did not come without adversity. Even when you watch him in the ring, he always sells the point that he's the underdog in any given situation. This is especially true when he is struck with a big move and he shows the effects of it, adding a sense of realism to a show that many have deemed less than genuine. However, Bryan puts forth the best effort no matter how worn he looks and the same can be tied to this sort of race.

Bryan can potentially find himself at home in an obstacle course race but only if he's willing to put forth the needed amount of effort and then some. However, it's apparent that he's competitive and I feel like very few will be able to argue with such a sentiment. Whether an opponent is immensely popular or not, Bryan is not going to hold back in the slightest. Going head-on is important when you're talking about a litany of events, Spartan Race included amongst them.

As you can probably imagine, I am completely in a favor of an obstacle course race of this caliber being done for the sake of training. Bryan is going into the biggest title match of his career and it's apparent that he's going to have to work twice as hard in order to ensure a victory. He's a hard worker in the ring, so it's a safe bet that he will be able to bring his A-game. It's just a matter of whether or not said A-game is going to allow him to seize the WWE Championship.




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