http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/14734694
Clearly its kayfabe, because A) its most likely to bring back his name of Bryan Danielson, and B) he never actually had a contract, he was an NXT rookie trying to get one (kayfabe wise))
WWE has come to terms on the release of NXT first season rookie Daniel Bryan (Bryan Danielson) as of today June 11, 2010. We wish Daniel Bryan the best in all future endeavors.
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