Daniel Bryan reveals what he’s been training for since WWE retirement

Retired WWE star Daniel Bryan (Bryan Danielson) revealed what he has been training for since leaving WWE in February.

Bryan competed in his first weightlifting competition Saturday in his hometown of Aberdeen, Washington.

Bryan had been training at Timber Gym in Aberdeen leading up to the competition at the gym, while also re-tooling his body from pro wrestling to weightlifting.

Putting on the spandex battle jammies one more time… Wish me luck! #PlantStrong pic.twitter.com/yeD7wYXzoU

— Daniel Bryan (@WWEDanielBryan) June 4, 2016

My first Olympic lifting competition! #PlantStrong #Snatch pic.twitter.com/5p83SoAuUb

— Daniel Bryan (@WWEDanielBryan) 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

— Daniel Bryan (@WWEDanielBryan) 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

— Daniel Bryan (@WWEDanielBryan) June 5, 2016

Multiple shoulder separations can't keep me down! #WeaknessTurnsIntoStrength #PlantStrong pic.twitter.com/TTazGJmAIJ

— Daniel Bryan (@WWEDanielBryan) May 28, 2016

Working out at Timber Gym in Aberdeen with owner Donny Bell… Great gym! #PlantStrong #LocalGymsAreTheBestGyms pic.twitter.com/QdoxuuyveQ

— Daniel Bryan (@WWEDanielBryan) May 27, 2016

Robert Arroyo of Fortis Sports USA helping me with my clean and jerk form. Always trying to get better! #PlantStrong pic.twitter.com/qvI12RCiG0

— Daniel Bryan (@WWEDanielBryan) May 12, 2016