WWE issued the following statement on WWE.com:
“WWE World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan’s (Bryan Danielson’s) father has unexpectedly passed away. Bryan was made aware of his father’s passing after returning from his honeymoon with Brie Bella. Despite the news, Bryan has insisted on performing for the WWE Universe tonight (April 21) and will be on Raw. WWE extends our deepest condolences to Bryan and his family.”
On behalf of the staff of Wrestleview.com, we send out our condolences to the family and friends of Bryan during this very hard time.