Former WWE champion surprises suspected burglars ransacking his home

PHOENIX, AZ (KTRK) -- A couple of burglars were caught in the act as the homeowner pulled up to his home, but that was just the beginning of their trouble. That's because the homeowner is a former WWE champion.

Bryan Danielson, better known in the ring as "Daniel Bryan," drove up as the suspects ransacked his home Thursday night, and when they tried to run away, he chased them down.

Danielson's wife "Brie Bella" is a wrestler as well.

The two, obviously, are not afraid of confrontation.

Danielson said, "I was very angry, Brie was very angry. They're actually lucky. I got them instead of Brie because she probably would have been a little more violent."

Danielson only caught one of the suspects and kept him in a choke hold until police arrived.

Both wrestlers say they were most concerned for their pet bull dog "Josie" who was just fine.