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I caught most of an interview that was streamed by MyFoxPhoenix here in Phoenix. Bryan and Brie (along with their dog Josie) came across very well. Bryan said it was crazy to have done Comic Con with Hogan, Sting and Heyman and to get his autobiography deal set only to be told he'll need another surgery on his elbow and then come home early to catch the guys in the process of robbing them. As he and Brie really are minimalists he said the only thing of value they almost got away with was a watch from his father who passed away recently. He got a little emotional talking about it but kept positive and made light of the situation.
Brie said she had been home all day until leaving to pick Bryan up from the airport. Apparently during that small window of time is when the two burglars moved on their home. They actually have only been in the house for less than 2 weeks and had postponed putting in the alarm system. The two men ran when Bryan and Brie pulled up on their car. Bryan chased the one down, he said about 400 meters down the street. He took him down and put him in a rear naked choke to subdue him but not really harm him. Bryan said the guy was gasping and tired so it was easy. He said he yelled and cussed at the guy, something usually left to Brie. He did joke about how he figured people expected him to have used the Yes Lock and get the guy to tap. During this time Brie had gone back to their car and had to look for Bryan for about 10 minutes before finding him.
Obviously they were both a little freaked, not sleeping well last night as that was their personal space being invaded. They did say their neighbors were showing their support and have already offered to help watch their house while on the road, among other neighborhood watch initiatives already in place. One neighbor got a good look at the suspect who got away which could help in identifying them later.
Bryan came across very well. He hopes the guy he caught gets help and can turn his life around. He said he feels a little ashamed because the guy could've had a knife or gun and the situation could have gone worse. But his instinct was to attack and fight. Very humble yet very strong way to come across to the public. I thought it captured what Bryan and Brie are about as human beings and as people in real life. Also nice that they kept referring and acknowledging him as a former WWE World Heavyweight Champion and someone highly trained in fighting.
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