Fellow wrestlers react to Daniel Bryan's retirement

While pretty much every wrestling fan deals with their emotions and wonders about the possibility of a work in the wake of Daniel Bryan's retirement Tweet, many professionals are dealing with the same.

We'll update this post as those thoughts, reactions and well wishes continue to pour in from the independent scene where he made his name as Bryan Danielson:

I was fortunate enough to share a ring & locker room with @WWEDanielBryan often.I'm a better performer because of that. #ThankYouDanielBryan

— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) February 8, 2016

140 characters cannot fully explain my immense love & respect for @WWEDanielBryan as opponent, partner, & friend! #ThankYouDanielBryan

— Christopher Daniels (@facdaniels) February 9, 2016

@WWEDanielBryan Thank you for everything you did for wrestling.

— The Young Bucks (@MattJackson13) February 8, 2016

@WWEDanielBryan

— The Young Bucks (@NickJacksonYB) February 8, 2016

Aww, #ThankYouDanielBryan

— La Sicaria (@RealIvelisse) February 8, 2016

I'm feeling fortunate to have shared the ring with @WWEDanielBryan The Real Best In The World! #ThankYouDanielBryan

— Rocky Romero (@azucarRoc) February 8, 2016

#ThankYouAmericanDragon #ThankYouDanielBryan Thank you for your contributions to @ringofhonor @WWEDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/Qsa3gPRx5G

— ROH Wrestling (@ringofhonor) February 8, 2016

#ThankYouDanielBryan... I think. heh. pic.twitter.com/zSkxjYizSH

— Joey Ryan (@JoeyRyanOnline) February 8, 2016

I was lucky enough to wrestle @WWEDanielBryan twice. A true professional and gentleman. #ThankYouDanielBryan

— Steve Corino (@KINGCorino) February 9, 2016

To those wrestling in NXT, a brand he helped make famous by becoming the first WWE champ associated with it:

.@WWEDanielBryan is without a doubt the best wrestler I've ever been in the ring with. He paved the way for guys like me. Thank you.

— Johnny Gargano (@JohnnyGargano) February 8, 2016

#ThankYouBryan https://t.co/o6phCKPD0R

— Tommaso Ciampa (@ProjectCiampa) February 8, 2016

The #Yes chant and @WWEDanielBryan career...unexpected yet persistent and became synonymous with wrestling and beyond. #ThankYouDanielBryan

— Aiden English (@WWEDramaKing) February 8, 2016

One of a kind. #ThankYouDanielBryan

— Dillinger (@WWEDillinger) February 8, 2016

#ThankYouDanielBryan https://t.co/O2yrMKAkVc

— Blake (@TheWWEBlake) February 8, 2016

@WWEDanielBryan :(

— Sami Zayn (@iLikeSamiZayn) February 8, 2016

Without @WWEDanielBryan, many of the performers you love in @WWENXT & @WWE would never have been hired. He broke down barriers for us all.

— Sami Zayn (@iLikeSamiZayn) February 8, 2016

Sad news for @WWE...But, was his career so special that it will live on forever? #YesYesYes #ThankYouDanielBryan https://t.co/h6yEFd36Vn

— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) February 8, 2016

Bryan Danielson's match vs. @LanceStorm inspired me to become a pro wrestler. He will go down as among the best of all time. A true pro.

— BIFF Busick (@_StarDESTROYER) February 8, 2016

One of my favorite fan gifts. One of my favorite men I've been honored to share the ring with. #ThankYouDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/12k75cvGFi

— Austin Healy Aries (@AustinAries) February 9, 2016

I admire @WWEDanielBryan for his passion, persistence and dedication! He changed the perception of what is possible! #ThankYouDanielBryan

— EMMA (@EmmaWWE) February 9, 2016

#ThankYouDanielBryan true inspiration and under dog story! You will be missed! #YesYesYes

— Eva Marie (@natalieevamarie) February 9, 2016

From the main roster itself:

One of my favorite @WrestleMania moments ever.
Always have been and always will be an A+. #ThankYouDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/DBVaeuFQvO

— Triple H (@TripleH) February 8, 2016

#ThankYouDanielBryan for DOING what most only talk about. Challenging everything. Authority, conformity, perception. Redefining valor.

— John Cena (@JohnCena) February 9, 2016

Happy trails to one of the best ever. #ThankYouDanielBryan @wwedanielbryan @wwe @ Daniel's… https://t.co/DGmCenXTQw

— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) February 8, 2016

Be strong at #WWESeattle @WWEDanielBryan. My favourite opponent brother. See you down the road.#ThankYouDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/HcZnB4rcQG

— Sheamus (@WWESheamus) February 9, 2016

@WWEDanielBryan is American ....... But I like him. #ThankYouDanielBryan

— Rusev (@RusevBUL) February 9, 2016

A photo posted by Nikki Bella (@thenikkibella) on Feb 8, 2016 at 11:04am PST

Love you @bryanldanielson! You are one of the smartest, funniest, strongest, most courageous and brave people I know! Tonight will be emotional for all of us as we watch one of the best wrestlers that ever stepped foot into that ring retire. Bryan you will leave such an impactful and inspiring legacy behind. Very big shoes to fill! Thank you for inspiring me and coaching me and helping me become a better me!
#ThankYouDanielBryan #TheYESMan #YESYESYES

Congrats on an incredible career. Glad I was able to be there for it. An honor to share the ring w/ u. https://t.co/gpBl40n53T

— The Miz (@mikethemiz) February 8, 2016

#ThankYouDanielBryan https://t.co/SvMnsQ3XPb

— Donkey Kong Daddy (@ReneeYoungWWE) February 8, 2016

#ThankYouDaniel One of the guys who made me want to better myself even more! https://t.co/xCUQZKuhfv

— The Big Guy (@Ryback22) February 8, 2016

Selfishly. I always wanted 1 more, DB! I'm no mark for titles, etc. but us "not quite ready for prime time players"
"tied" taker/shawn

— Dolph Ziggler (@HEELZiggler) February 8, 2016

Old school Nxt seems like ages ago! #thankyoudanielbryan. It's been my honor to add a voice to all your accomplishments @WWEDanielBryan

— Michael Cole (@MichaelCole) February 8, 2016

Thank-you @WWEDanielBryan. pic.twitter.com/o5XhqZ0Avs

— Nattie (@NatbyNature) February 8, 2016

I think if anyone can be defined as a #SocialOutcast, it's @WWEDanielBryan! #ThankYouDanielBryan

— Curtis Axel (@RealCurtisAxel) February 9, 2016

#ThankYouDanielBryan my family and I wish u the best in ur next chapter. U made a huge impact on everyone and u will be missed!! #YesYesYes

— PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) February 8, 2016

A great wrestler and human being. @WWEDanielBryan . #ThankYouDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/z1sDz2wssu

— Fandango (@WWEFandango) February 8, 2016

Wish I got the chance to work with @wwedanielbryan, changed the landscape #thankyoudanielbryan https://t.co/q1aCz7GmcR

— Tyler Breeze (@MmmGorgeous) February 8, 2016

Sad news about @WWEDanielBryan having to retire. #ThankYouDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/NrR7qqq5dc

— Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) February 8, 2016

And others around the business:

An accomplished career will be celebrated tonight. The #YesMovement has come to Seattle. #ThankYouDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/yrgWI7U0ns

— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) February 9, 2016

#ThankYouDanielBryan #Respect A picture is worth a thousand words. pic.twitter.com/RbgIYaCbvY

— Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) February 9, 2016

For the matches.
For the memories.

I echo the masses when I say:#ThankYouDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/OXPtgkWVqo

— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) February 9, 2016

Thank you @WWEDanielBryan for everything you have done for @WWE and wrestling. Your contributions to the business will never be forgotten.

— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) February 8, 2016

#ThankYouBryan pic.twitter.com/HM2X1DfApJ

— jimmyjacobs.net (@JimmyJacobsX) February 8, 2016

Daniel Bryan is truly an inspiration to every wrestler that has ever been told NO. I'm fortunate to call him friend. #ThankYouBryan

— jimmyjacobs.net (@JimmyJacobsX) February 8, 2016

It will take years before history realizes how much @WWEDanielBryan changed the criteria for @WWE recruiting talent.#ThankYouDanielBryan

— Joey Styles (@JoeyStyles) February 8, 2016

@WWEDanielBryan pls be kayfabe

— Wale (@Wale) February 8, 2016

much respect @WWEDanielBryan ..how you practiced your craft sent many on that roller coaster emotional ride, well done!

— Scotty Riggs (@realscottyriggs) February 8, 2016

#ThankYouDaniel