Bryson's Dream

From the moment Bryson stepped into his limo at RDU, we knew this Dream Experience was going to be one for the books. Greeted by his hype squad—Dream On 3 team members and his awesome referral partner Lyndsi—Bryson kicked things off in true VIP style. He was all smiles as he received his custom WWE belt and watched a special video message from WWE superstar Braun Strowman!

Onboard the plane, the airline crew made him feel like a rockstar. As the flight attendant read a letter about Bryson’s Dream over the intercom, he proudly pointed to himself to make sure everyone knew who the VIP was.

Once we touched down in Columbus, we hit the ground running. After a quick hotel check-in, we were off to the legendary Ohio Stadium for Buckeye Country Superfest—thanks to our friends at Southern Entertainment, Bryson had concert tickets and backstage access. The highlight? Meeting Jelly Roll. The connection between them was instant. Bryson even gifted him a Dream On 3 hat, which Jelly Roll wore on stage during his entire set. Their heartfelt conversation was something none of us will ever forget.

After an epic first day, we took it a little slower with a relaxing lunch at 1801 Tavern, where the staff went all out with a personalized welcome—gold letters spelling Bryson’s name, balloons, “YEET” on the wall (IYKYK), and country music playing on the speakers. He even scored a new 1801 Tavern hat!

After a much-needed nap, we closed out the day with a delicious dinner at J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steak & Seafood. They gave Bryson the full VIP treatment—including a private dining space, great service, and dinner on the house. Even though ice cream was next, our server insisted we all take dessert to-go (who’s saying no to that?!). Bryson couldn’t wait to eat his chocolate cake for breakfast.

Our last day was packed with surprises. We started with a festive German lunch at Hofbräuhaus Columbus, complete with themed decorations and a fully covered bill, before heading to Music Royale—a stop that truly rocked.

There, Bryson received a private guitar lesson (he chose electric, of course!) and connected with an incredible instructor, Scott Gorsuch. The team at Music Royale went above and beyond—gifting Bryson a hat, t-shirt, guitar picks, strap, and even a ukulele! They offered to stay in touch for future Zoom lessons—a beautiful connection that may lead to a new passion.

After a pre-WWE dinner at Hilton Columbus Downtown—complete with delicious food and gifts for Bryson—it was time for the main event. WWE superstar Jey Uso surprised Bryson in the most epic way, and the look on his face said it all. He was absolutely blown away.

To wrap up the trip, we stopped by Johnson’s Real Ice Cream (Italian Village location), where Bryson enjoyed some post-WWE sweetness and added a new t-shirt and sticker to his growing Columbus souvenir haul.

This trip was packed with joy, surprises, connection, and pure Bryson energy from start to finish. His laughter, excitement, and incredible smile lit up every room—and every heart. Thank you to all the amazing partners and supporters who helped make this Dream Experience unforgettable.