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Newsweek
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Bryan Danielson Makes Surprise Wrestling Appearance Amid AEW Hiatus
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. AEW star Bryan Danielson made a noteworthy and unexpected appearance at the independent wrestling show "ACTION DEAN~!!!2" on Saturday, May 24, 2025. This was a welcome sight for wrestling fans, particularly as significant questions continue to circulate regarding his future as an active in-ring competitor in All Elite Wrestling. During the event, Danielson entered the ring and shared a respectful hug with the legendary luchador Blue Panther. This interaction was a special moment for those in attendance and quickly generated buzz online. This public appearance at a wrestling show is Danielson's first in front of a live crowd since his last official AEW match at the WrestleDream pay-per-view in October 2024. At that event, the celebrated former World Champion was defeated by his Blackpool Combat Club stablemate, Jon Moxley, in a hard-fought AEW World Championship main event. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation In the periods both before and after WrestleDream 2024, Danielson had spoken openly and reflectively about his in-ring career potentially nearing its conclusion. These candid remarks led many fans and observers to speculate whether he had already wrestled his final match, making his recent appearance at "ACTION DEAN~!!!2" all the more intriguing. It's understood that despite his absence from AEW television as an active wrestler, Danielson continues to contribute significantly to the company behind the scenes. He reportedly fulfills various backstage roles, which can include being a disciplinary figure when necessary, leveraging his vast experience and respected standing within the industry. March 3, 2024 – AEW Continental Champion / NJPW STRONG Openweight Champion / ROH World Champion Eddie Kingston takes a kick from Bryan Danielson during AEW Revolution. March 3, 2024 – AEW Continental Champion / NJPW STRONG Openweight Champion / ROH World Champion Eddie Kingston takes a kick from Bryan Danielson during AEW Revolution. Jeff Jones/AEW The primary reason for Danielson's reduced in-ring schedule and the uncertainty surrounding his future performances stems from ongoing health concerns. He is reportedly dealing with "serious neck problems" and, according to reports, "has yet to get surgery for them." This physical challenge is a major factor as he considers if and when he will compete again. His appearance at the independent show was non-physical, with no indication of a return to strenuous in-ring action at that specific event. Fans of "The American Dragon" will continue monitoring his status closely, hoping for positive news regarding his health and a potential return to the squared circle, while appreciating his continued contributions to AEW in his backstage capacity. Regardless of what Danielson does, he has had a great career. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Swerve Strickland Reveals The Greatest Moment Of His Career
Swerve Strickland has had a lot of great moments so far in his career, but one moment for him in particular stands above the rest. All Elite Wrestling's Bryan Danielson recently spoke with Jamal Niaz. When asked if his win at WrestleMania XXX or All In London was the best moment of his career, Danielson picked the latter and explained why. Advertisement 'Oh, it's definitely All In at Wembley Stadium,' Bryan Danielson said. 'And the real reason behind that is because of the things surrounding the event itself. Like having my family there. Like my wife and kids being able to get in the ring with me. And knowing that my career was coming to an end, it just felt awesome. And it just felt something like I was grateful for even happening.' Swerve Strickland caught wind of Danielson's comments on social media and responded by calling that match the greatest moment of his career, tweeting out: 'Greatest moment in my career,' Swerve Strickland said in a post. READ MORE: Swerve Strickland Teases How Long He Intends To Keep Wrestling Advertisement What do you make of Bryan Danielson and Swerve Strickland's comments? Did you enjoy their match last year at AEW All In: London? Let us know your thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below. If you use any of these quotes, please credit Jamal Niaz with a link to this article for the transcription. The post Swerve Strickland Reveals The Greatest Moment Of His Career appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Metro
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Wrestling icon, 43, clears up 'retirement' claim 6 months after last match
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video All Elite Wrestling star Bryan Danielson has insisted he has 'no desire to wrestle' again, but he's refused to call it a retirement. The 43-year-old former world champion, who wrestled in WWE as Daniel Bryan on Raw and SmackDown, hasn't had a match since losing to Jon Moxley in October 2024. Almost seven months later, he exclusively told Metro that the state of his neck after decades of punishment means he's happy to hang up his boots. 'I have no inclination right now, and no desire to wrestle right now. The last six months of my career built up to that I actually, I look at it now as a blessing,' he said. 'Because the six months leading into my last match were so hard and my neck was so bad. And, I mean, there's things that I couldn't physically do, right?' He recalled facing Kazuchika Okada days before his last match when the story called for his rival's title to be on the line for the first 20 minutes of the bout, after which point only Danielson's world championship would be up for grabs. 'What the story should be in that scenario is I'm pushing and pushing and pushing and pushing him, trying to get this fall done in the first 20 minutes,' he pointed out. 'That should have been the story, but my legs just couldn't do it. So it was to the point where I was like, 'Oh, I'm not physically able to do some of the things that I should, that this story requires me to do.' ' In other matches, he found himself 'trying to get through and not get hurt', and he decided he was 'at peace' with his career ending. 'When the last match came against, against Moxley, I was ready. And that's a good place to be, because when I was forced to retire before [in WWE in 2016], I didn't want to be retired,' he explained. What? AEW Dynamite & Collision, and AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door AEW Dynamite & Collision, and AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door When and where? August 20 (Dynamite/Collision) at Glasgow's OVO Hydro, August 24 (Forbidden Door) at London's O2 arena August 20 (Dynamite/Collision) at Glasgow's OVO Hydro, August 24 (Forbidden Door) at London's O2 arena Tickets: Various pre-sales are underway now, with general sale here at 10am on May 2. 'I kept fighting internally and outwardly to to come back. Now I'm at peace with it. And I don't know if I would be so at peace if I hadn't been hurting as bad as I was the last six months.' Despite those feelings, Danielson insisted he would rather not call himself retired, particularly as people ask if he'll be part of AEW and NJPW's Forbidden Door show at London's O2 arena in August. 'I'm like, 95% chance no,' he laughed. 'But the reality is that, say you have a big main event and something happens where somebody gets hurt, and Tony says, 'Hey Bryan, we need you for this thing, is there something you could do?' 'Yeah, there's something I could do. I just have to be careful. But I mean, it's one of those things where there's ways to work around it. But you just can't do it all the time.' Last summer, Danielson – who once said he would have happily wrestled at Butlin's for the rest of his life – admitted he knew he'd need neck surgery one day, although he's hoping to be able to rehab it'. 'I'm making progress, but that still doesn't mean I won;t have to get neck surgery. I'm trying to avoid it,' he smiled, pointing out that his and Brie Bella's son is 'jumping on my neck all the time', which is less of a problem if he's not recovering. He noted 'the day to day has gotten better' in the months since his last match, while AEW's Cope (known to WWE fans as Edge) pointed him towards 'someone in Toronto' to help. 'He worked on me for six hours straight, two days in a row, and he's moving veins, like nerves,' he said. 'At that point, it had been almost a year since I had slept seven hours straight.' Now, Danielson is in a much better place health-wise, and more satisfied than he was when WWE told him he had to hang up his boots in 2016. While he likely won't be wrestling at The O2 for Forbidden Door, the venue still holds a special place in his heart. 'In [2015], it was the last place that I got to wrestle. It was me and John Cena against Tyson Kidd and Claudio Castagnoli,' he recalled. 'I remember so them telling me the day before, like, 'Hey, we can't have you wrestle. And by the way, you're doing the main event of SmackDown tomorrow!' 'I think it was more stressful for Tyson Kidd and Claudio, because they were specifically told, 'If Bryan even falls down, you're both fired.' So it's like, what do you do with that?' This time road, Danielson's at peace, as he takes inspiration from the works of Utopia For Realists author Rutger Bregman and his idea of 'moral ambition'. More Trending 'What can I do to make the world just a little bit better?,' the former champ pondered. 'Those are the things I'm thinking about and working on.' He added: 'Honestly, I think a lot of things, most people who are doing things to make the world a better place, you're never going to hear about… 'I'm actively working on doing stuff outside of wrestling, there are things that I care about… You just want to do them for yourself, or the people around, the people you love.' View More » AEW returns to the UK for Dynamite & Collision at Glasgow's OVO Hydro (August 24) and Forbidden Door (Aug 24). 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Newsweek
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Bryan Danielson Appears to Have Retired From Wrestling
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. While providing an update on his health and in-ring status, Bryan Danielson implied that he is leaning towards retirement from wrestling. Danielson's illustrious wrestling career faces an uncertain future as he grapples with a persistent and significant neck injury. This is following his last in-ring appearance at Wrestle Dynasty, where he conceded the World Title to Jon Moxley. In October, Danielson expressed a strong desire to avoid surgery, opting instead for stem cell treatment in a bid to facilitate healing and circumvent a potentially career-altering procedure. However, by December of the same year, the top star stated the likelihood of his returning to active competition was a precarious "50/50." Danielson has refrained from definitively closing the door on a potential comeback despite the looming uncertainty. During a recent appearance in London for the weigh-in event preceding the Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn boxing match, Danielson spoke with NMedia's Jamal Niaz. During it, he directly questioned about the possibility of a return to AEW to challenge Jon Moxley once again, Danielson offered a starkly honest reply: "Yeah, but my neck is wrecked." More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Expanding on the chances of him stepping back into the squared circle at all, Danielson elaborated on the delicate balance he now faces: "So, it's not 'no chance' but it's risk versus reward, at this point. I want to be able to live comfortably with my wife and kids. One of the things our society has a real problem with is realizing when enough is enough and I'm very satisfied with my career and I think enough is enough." TOKYO, JAPAN - JANUARY 04: Bryan Danielson enters the ring during the New Japan Pro-Wrestling～Wrestle Kingdom 18 in Tokyo Dome on January 04, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan. TOKYO, JAPAN - JANUARY 04: Bryan Danielson enters the ring during the New Japan Pro-Wrestling～Wrestle Kingdom 18 in Tokyo Dome on January 04, 2024 in Tokyo, drew parallels between the build-up to the Eubank Jr. vs. Benn fight and the intricate storytelling often found in professional wrestling. "I'm a fan of (Eubank Jr.) but I'm also a fan of the build to this fight," Danielson stated. "It's like better than a pro wrestling build. It's like they took so many elements from pro wrestling into this thing – the rivalry between the fathers, even the intrigue about Chris Eubanks Jr's dad, that they're not really in good connection – there's so much drama and intrigue into this fight, but I'm a Chris Eubanks Jr. guy." More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tony Khan Gives Update On Bryan Danielson's AEW Status
Tony Khan recently opened up about the status of Bryan Danielson and his future with All Elite Wrestling. During a recent appearance on the Way of the Blade podcast (via Wrestling News), Khan was asked about Danielson's status. He said that he still keeps in contact with the legendary wrestler, who may or may not be retired. Khan said that he hopes he will be able to come back, but will always work with him regardless. Advertisement 'I still work with Bryan Danielson,' said Khan. 'He's still a big part of my office. He's not on the show, and he's been injured and maybe retired for good, but he's never said he's done for good, and I hope that there's some possibility he will be able to return to wrestling from the injuries and the way he left, but he's still a part of AEW, so I'm still very fortunate to work with Bryan. What did Tony Khan say about Bryan Danielson? 'I talk to Bryan almost every day. He's got a great mind for wrestling, and he's somebody that I'm really pleased and blessed came into AEW and got involved with us. He's a great person in and out of the ring, and he's a great leader in AEW.' Danielson's future in the ring has been unclear, given his issues with his neck. Speaking with Denise Salcedo for Instinct Culture earlier this year, he was asked to comment on his neck. Advertisement 'My neck is not great,' he said. 'It's causing me to not sleep good and some of these other things. But at the end of the day, I'm happy. At first, it was a little bit tough. It's like, for parents out there, it's like the first three weeks that you have a child and you're not sleeping at all, but then you get used to not sleeping very well [laughs]. So I've just become used to the not sleeping. Yeah, I'm happy. I've just had an incredible time just being with my family and being with my kids.' Danielson was also asked to comment on whether he would wrestle again, and said it was 50/50 at the time. 'If I had to guess right now, I would say it's 50/50 if I'll ever…and I'm okay with that,' Bryan Danielson said. 'I loved the time I got to spend doing this, but I also love what I'm doing now.' The post Tony Khan Gives Update On Bryan Danielson's AEW Status appeared first on Wrestlezone.
