Former WWE Superstar Daniel Bryan took part in his first Olympic weightlifting competition this weekend.
In recent weeks, Bryan has been posting photos and videos on social media showing off his lifting (and jiujitsu) training. On Saturday, Bryan was in his hometown of Aberdeen, Washington for his first competition.
Bryan has been training for the event at Timber Gym in Aberdeen. Bryan was awarded a ninja sword for his performance in the competition.
Putting on the spandex battle jammies one more time… Wish me luck! #PlantStrong pic.twitter.com/yeD7wYXzoU
— Bryan Danielson (@bryandanielson) June 4, 2016
My first Olympic lifting competition! #PlantStrong #Snatch pic.twitter.com/5p83SoAuUb
— Bryan Danielson (@bryandanielson) June 4, 2016
Competition part 2! This didn't count because I pressed out at the end, but still… moral victory :) #PlantStrong pic.twitter.com/cXkN5IdOEz
— Bryan Danielson (@bryandanielson) June 4, 2016
My prize for the competition? This AWESOME sword! Thanks to Timber Gym for putting on such a fun event! Freak show!! pic.twitter.com/M0i2HgRQv2
— Bryan Danielson (@bryandanielson) June 5, 2016