Daniel Bryan vs. AJ Styles Rematch Set For WWE TLC

AJ Styles will get his rematch for the WWE Championship next month at WWE TLC.

It was announced tonight on SmackDown LIVE that Daniel Bryan will defend the WWE Championship against Styles at TLC in San Jose, California on December 16. Styles’ reign as WWE Champion ended on November 13, with Bryan winning the title from him and turning heel in the process.

.@AJStylesOrg looks to reclaim the #WWETitle when he challenges @WWEDanielBryan at #WWETLC! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/wkxhx8jAY8

— WWE (@WWE) November 21, 2018

Bryan cut a promo where he called himself “the new Daniel Bryan.” He spoke in the third person and said the act of betrayal he committed wasn’t last week; it was when he retired nearly three years ago and gave up on his dreams. He said the difference between him and the fans is that he doesn’t accept failure.

Bryan blamed the fans for moving on. He said the “Yes!” chants grew quieter every week and he stopped fighting, but his dreams took over when he gave Styles a low blow and won the WWE Championship. His dreams told him he didn’t need to defeat Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series to win. He won by allowing Lesnar to beat the weakness out of him.

.@WWEDanielBryan does not accept failure.@WWEDanielBryan chooses to fight.@WWEDanielBryan sits in hyperbaric chambers.#SDLive pic.twitter.com/O4noudYZRR

— WWE (@WWE) November 21, 2018

Did you give up on @WWEDanielBryan, @WWEUniverse?

He says you did… #SDLive pic.twitter.com/LykBGo9HzL

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) November 21, 2018

The old @WWEDanielBryan is gone.

The new @WWEDanielBryan never, ever, ever, ever gives up on his dreams. #SDLive pic.twitter.com/kOCusoPnkr

— WWE (@WWE) November 21, 2018

New and improved? #SDLive @WWEDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/JwTaovMQ6o

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) November 21, 2018

#WWEChampion @WWEDanielBryan fights for his dreams…

…even if it means creating a nightmare for everyone who stands in his way. #SDLive pic.twitter.com/c0ooheOg6y

— WWE (@WWE) November 21, 2018

Here is a longer clip of Bryan’s promo.