Monday, September 9, 2013

Daniel Bryan May Train Through An Obstacle Course Race

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.

From what I've watched of Bryan as well, he does not seem to be opposed to taking great amounts of abuse in the ring. Seeing as how he is a smaller worker in the ring, he finds himself overwhelmed by times by opponents who are bigger than he is. As a result, it's probably worth noting that the idea of this style of race is going to call for a great deal of effort. You may find yourself becoming exhausted rather quickly but it's another challenge for any plucky contender to overcome.

I think that Bryan can work very well in an obstacle course race if he's willing to incorporate the element of effort into it. Think about just how competitive he can truly be, no matter who he is in the ring with. It doesn't matter how popular a person is or how large they are in comparison to himself; he is going to work to the greatest of his ability and then some. It's the kind of mindset that deserves to be correlated to events like Spartan Race, too.

An obstacle course race for the sake of training is something that I have a hard time arguing against. Bryan's skill in the ring is undeniable and now he finds himself working in the biggest title match he has ever had. You want to be able to compete for the WWE Championship if you're a wrestler and now Bryan has to make the most of an opportunity that doesn't come around often for most. Now it's a matter of Bryan pushing through and leaving SummerSlam as WWE Champion.




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