WWE SmackDown video highlights: Owens & Zayn attack Bryan

Daniel Bryan appeared on last night’s SmackDown just hours after it was announced that he’s been cleared to return to the ring by WWE, and it didn’t take long for him to get physical.

Bryan opened the show by reflecting on his road to being cleared and thanked WWE and their doctors, Brie Bella, and the fans for everything they’ve done for him over the last couple of years. He then came back out to address Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn in the main event segment, “fired” them for their attack on Shane McMahon, and tried to fight them off after being attacked.

After Bryan used a takedown and hit “Yes” kicks, a German suplex, and corner dropkicks, Owens and Zayn regained the advantage. They hit Bryan with a Helluva Kick and an apron powerbomb, with Bryan being stretchered out to close the show.

Also on SmackDown, Shinsuke Nakamura faced Rusev and didn’t need AJ Styles’ help to handle Rusev and Aiden English following the match, Carmella helped Natalya win a non-title match against Charlotte Flair, and Randy Orton, Bobby Roode, and Jinder Mahal continued their WrestleMania program.

More coverage from last night —

WWE SmackDown video highlights —

Daniel Bryan reflects on his road to being cleared by WWE

Nakamura vs. Rusev, Nakamura doesn’t need Styles’ help to take care of Rusev & English

A video package looks at Asuka’s path of destruction

Baron Corbin vs. Tye Dillinger

Natalya gets an assist from Carmella in her non-title match against Charlotte Flair

Harper vs. Jimmy Uso

Randy Orton, Jinder Mahal, and Bobby Roode go face-to-face ahead of WrestleMania

Becky Lynch & Naomi vs. Liv Morgan & Sarah Logan

The Riott Squad declare themselves for the WrestleMania Women’s Battle Royal

Daniel Bryan gets physical for the first time since being cleared, Owens & Zayn lay him out

SmackDown fallout: Natalya is entering the WrestleMania Women’s Battle Royal

SmackDown fallout: Baron Corbin plans on becoming a two-time Andre battle royal winner

SmackDown fallout: Jinder Mahal says he’ll become the ruler of the US at WrestleMania