The following was sent to WrestleZone by Odds Checker:
Odds have been slashed on SmackDown LIVE General Manager Daniel Bryan winning the Royal Rumble, with punters piling in on a potential surprise winner.
The leader of the ‘Yes Movement’ has been cut from as long as 66/1 into just 5/1 following a surge in bets on the former World Champion.
Despite seemingly not being medically cleared to compete, punters are not being dissuaded from backing the Wrestlemania 30 Main Eventer.
The 36-year-old hasn’t competed in a ring since 2015, but the story is picking up pace with the public backing him in their droves. That’s replicated in the bookies price, with Bryan attracting 74% of all bets on the Royal Rumble winner.
Eagle-eyed viewers claim that his current involvement in Shane McMahon’s current storyline feud with is hinting at a potential return for the rumble.
If you’re being honest, who wouldn’t want to see Bryan charge back into the ring to an unparalleled pop?
Oddschecker spokesperson George Elek said: “We’ve seen a lot of movement in Royal Rumble market with odds changing on some surprise movers and shakers within the WWE roster.
“Fan favourite Daniel Bryan has seen a plethora of attention, despite apparently not being medically clear to compete.
“There may be something in this story, however, with our sources claiming that the storyline between Bryan and Shane O Mac coming to fruition and resulting in a fairy-tale return win, for the constantly over superstar.
Link to site: https://www.oddschecker.com/tv/wwe/wwe-30-man-royal-rumble-match/winner
Related: Updated WWE Royal Rumble Card Following This Week’s Smackdown
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - AUGUST 15: Wrestler Daniel Bryan attends the WWE SummerSlam VIP party at Beverly Hills Hotel on August 15, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - AUGUST 15: WWE Diva Brie Bella (L) and WWE professional wrestler Daniel Bryan attend the WWE SummerSlam VIP party on August 15, 2013 at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Barry King/FilmMagic)
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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 23: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) WWE wrestler Daniel Bryan visits the SiriusXM Studios on July 23, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 01: Professional wrestler Daniel Bryan attends the WrestleMania 30 press conference at the Hard Rock Cafe New York on April 1, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/FilmMagic)
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Daniel Bryan
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 01: Professional wrestler Daniel Bryan attends the WrestleMania 30 press conference at the Hard Rock Cafe New York on April 1, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/FilmMagic)
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Daniel Bryan
NEW DELHI, INDIA - NOVEMBER 4: Bryan Lloyd Danielson, American professional wrestler, better known by his current ring name Daniel Bryan, during the press conference of the WWE Live India announcement event, at Vasant Kunj on November 4, 2015 in New Delhi, India. During an interview with HT City- Hindustan Times, Bryan talked about his first ever visit to India, saying, "I am thrilled to be in India. People like Bret Hart (Hitman), who have been my heroes, have always raved about their visits and so far my experience has been amazing. I visited a few places in Delhi on Tuesday, sat in an auto, and also visited a mall. The experience at the mall was out of the world, as thousands of fans were there to cheer for me. It is great to see how excited people are about WWE in India." (Photo by Shivam Saxena/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)
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Daniel Bryan
NEW DELHI, INDIA - NOVEMBER 4: Bryan Lloyd Danielson, American professional wrestler, better known by his current ring name Daniel Bryan, during the press conference of the WWE Live India announcement event, at Vasant Kunj on November 4, 2015 in New Delhi, India. During an interview with HT City- Hindustan Times, Bryan talked about his first ever visit to India, saying, "I am thrilled to be in India. People like Bret Hart (Hitman), who have been my heroes, have always raved about their visits and so far my experience has been amazing. I visited a few places in Delhi on Tuesday, sat in an auto, and also visited a mall. The experience at the mall was out of the world, as thousands of fans were there to cheer for me. It is great to see how excited people are about WWE in India." (Photo by Shivam Saxena/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)
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Daniel Bryan
NEW DELHI, INDIA - NOVEMBER 4: Bryan Lloyd Danielson, American professional wrestler, better known by his current ring name Daniel Bryan, after the press conference of the WWE Live India announcement event at Striker Pub & Kitchen, Vasant Kunj on November 4, 2015 in New Delhi, India. During an interview with HT City- Hindustan Times, Bryan talked about his first ever visit to India, saying, "I am thrilled to be in India. People like Bret Hart (Hitman), who have been my heroes, have always raved about their visits and so far my experience has been amazing. I visited a few places in Delhi on Tuesday, sat in an auto, and also visited a mall. The experience at the mall was out of the world, as thousands of fans were there to cheer for me. It is great to see how excited people are about WWE in India." (Photo by Shivam Saxena/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)
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Daniel Bryan
NEW DELHI, INDIA - NOVEMBER 4: Bryan Lloyd Danielson, American professional wrestler, better known by his current ring name Daniel Bryan, after the press conference of the WWE Live India announcement event at Striker Pub & Kitchen, Vasant Kunj on November 4, 2015 in New Delhi, India. During an interview with HT City- Hindustan Times, Bryan talked about his first ever visit to India, saying, "I am thrilled to be in India. People like Bret Hart (Hitman), who have been my heroes, have always raved about their visits and so far my experience has been amazing. I visited a few places in Delhi on Tuesday, sat in an auto, and also visited a mall. The experience at the mall was out of the world, as thousands of fans were there to cheer for me. It is great to see how excited people are about WWE in India." (Photo by Shivam Saxena/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)
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Daniel Bryan
NEW DELHI, INDIA - NOVEMBER 4: Bryan Lloyd Danielson, American professional wrestler, better known by his current ring name Daniel Bryan, after the press conference of the WWE Live India announcement event at Striker Pub & Kitchen, Vasant Kunj on November 4, 2015 in New Delhi, India. During an interview with HT City- Hindustan Times, Bryan talked about his first ever visit to India, saying, "I am thrilled to be in India. People like Bret Hart (Hitman), who have been my heroes, have always raved about their visits and so far my experience has been amazing. I visited a few places in Delhi on Tuesday, sat in an auto, and also visited a mall. The experience at the mall was out of the world, as thousands of fans were there to cheer for me. It is great to see how excited people are about WWE in India." (Photo by Shivam Saxena/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)
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Daniel Bryan
NEW DELHI, INDIA - NOVEMBER 4: Bryan Lloyd Danielson, American professional wrestler, better known by his current ring name Daniel Bryan, during the press conference of the WWE Live India announcement event, at Vasant Kunj on November 4, 2015 in New Delhi, India. During an interview with HT City- Hindustan Times, Bryan talked about his first ever visit to India, saying, "I am thrilled to be in India. People like Bret Hart (Hitman), who have been my heroes, have always raved about their visits and so far my experience has been amazing. I visited a few places in Delhi on Tuesday, sat in an auto, and also visited a mall. The experience at the mall was out of the world, as thousands of fans were there to cheer for me. It is great to see how excited people are about WWE in India." (Photo by Shivam Saxena/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)
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DETROIT, MI - FEBRUARY 28: WWE wrestler Daniel Bryan appears on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Autorama at Cobo Hall in Detroit, MI, United States. (Photo by Paul Warner/Getty Images)
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DETROIT, MI - FEBRUARY 28: WWE wrestler Daniel Bryan (L) signs a autograph on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Autorama at Cobo Hall in Detroit, MI, United States. (Photo by Paul Warner/Getty Images)
