Yes!

Yes! chronicles professional wrestler Daniel Bryan's journey from wrestling in high school gyms to becoming a WWE World Heavyweight Champion. The autobiography follows his path through the independent wrestling circuit, his early training, and his eventual signing with WWE. Bryan details his experiences learning the craft of pro wrestling under mentors like Shawn Michaels and William Regal. The book covers his time wrestling internationally in Japan and England, as well as his relationships with fellow performers and wrestling personalities. The narrative encompasses Bryan's personal growth alongside his professional achievements, including his commitment to environmental causes and minimalist living. His romance with fellow WWE performer Brie Bella is part of the story, providing context for his life outside the ring. Yes! examines themes of perseverance and authenticity, showing how an undersized wrestler who didn't fit the traditional superstar mold found success by staying true to his values. The book offers insight into both the physical and psychological demands of professional wrestling at its highest level.

Readers appreciate Bryan's honest, straightforward writing style and his willingness to discuss mental health challenges and personal struggles. Many note his authenticity in describing both career highs and personal difficulties. Fans value the behind-the-scenes stories of his independent wrestling days and the detailed account of his journey to WWE. Several reviews highlight the book's humor and Bryan's self-deprecating tone. Common criticisms include the book ending too abruptly at 2013, missing key career moments like his WrestleMania XXX victory. Some readers found the early chapters about his training repetitive. Ratings: Goodreads: 4.13/5 (2,800+ ratings) Amazon: 4.7/5 (850+ ratings) Notable reader comments: "Refreshingly humble compared to most wrestling autobiographies" - Amazon reviewer "Could have used more detail about his WWE championship run" - Goodreads reviewer "The indie wrestling stories are fascinating but the book needs an updated edition" - Wrestling Observer reader

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🌟 The book debuted at #10 on The New York Times Best Seller list for hardcover non-fiction when it was released in July 2015. 🌱 Daniel Bryan wrote much of the book while recovering from career-threatening injuries, documenting his journey from independent wrestling circuits to WWE stardom. 🤼 Unlike many wrestling autobiographies, Bryan's book extensively covers his pre-WWE career, including his training under William Regal and his experiences wrestling in Japan. 💚 The book's title "Yes!" stems from Bryan's famous chant that organically grew from a villainous taunt into one of WWE's most popular crowd participation moments. 📖 Craig Tello, Bryan's co-author, conducted over 100 hours of interviews with Bryan to capture his voice and stories authentically in the book.