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Daniel Bryan 'grateful' during heartfelt goodbye on WWE ‘Raw’

The wrestling world was stunned Monday when WWE superstar Daniel Bryan announced he was retiring effective immediately at age 34.

He expanded on his decision during “Monday Night Raw” in Seattle, near his hometown of Aberdeen, Wash., in an emotional farewell to his in-ring career.

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After coming to the ring to his signature "Yes!" chant, and with the crowd continuing to chant his name, Bryan took a minute to close his eyes and compose himself.