Daniel Bryan thanks fans for support at Royal Rumble 2015

For the second year in a row, WWE fans live at the arena for the Royal Rumble pay-per-view -- Pittsburgh last year, Philadelphia this year -- made clear that Daniel Bryan was the guy they wanted to win the Royal Rumble match. And for the second year in a row, Daniel Bryan did not win.

But he's super thankful for all your continued support:

Thanks to all of you for your support, not just last night but for years. You guys are the best, and I am truly the luckiest man alive.

— Daniel Bryan (@WWEDanielBryan) January 26, 2015

It seems clear at this point that Bryan will simply never reach the level many of the most vocal WWE fans hope he will. He's not the next big star in pro wrestling, Roman Reigns is. That's what the company believes at least.

At least Bryan still has a great attitude about it.