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It's been over a year since Bryan Danielson last had a real professional wrestling match in AEW. Danielson retired from full-time competition in October of 2024 due to a batch of injuries, including a neck issue that he had been battling for years.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / January 9

Bryan Danielson Reveals How He Really Feels About His Announcing Skills

Bryan Danielson is no longer an active wrestler, but he's still supremely important to AEW on a week to week basis. Danielson last wrestled for AEW at the WrestleDream PPV event in 2024.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / December 9

Bryan Danielson Shares His Thoughts On Doing Commentary With AEW

The final year of Bryan Danielson's in-ring career would come in 2024 and saw him capture and lose the AEW Men's World Championship, on top of having some incredible matches against numerous dream opponents.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / December 4

Bryan Danielson on Unexpected WWE World Title Win at TLC 2011

Danielson unexpectedly cashed in at 2011 TLC and won his first WWE World Title. First World Heavyweight reign lasted Dec 2011–Apr 2012; lost to Sheamus at WMXXVIII in under 20 seconds.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / December 4

Bryan Danielson Gives Surgery Update And Talks Prospects Of Wrestling Again

Bryan Danielson is back on the road with All Elite Wrestling as the new lead analyst on commentary for episodes of AEW Dynamite, but the chances of him ever competing inside the ring again appear to be dwindling by the day.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / September 10, 2025

Bryan Danielson Questions WWE Motivation For Counter-Programming AEW

WWE has made it fairly common practice over the past several months to run shows concurrently to major AEW pay-per-views. The latest instance was the scheduling of WWE Wrestlepalooza, which is coming up on Saturday, September 20, the same day as AEW All Out.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / September 9, 2025

Bryan Danielson on WWE vs AEW: Power Plays and Competitive Landscape

Bryan Danielson calls WWE's counter-programming a puzzling power play; he can't see AEW as a real threat. AEW moved All Out to 3 p.m. ET to avoid clashing with WWE's Wrestlepalooza on Sept.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / September 8, 2025

Bryan Danielson Reveals Vince McMahon Tried To Re-Sign Him To WWE Before AEW Debut

Bryan Danielson's AEW debut is one of the most seminal moments in company history. But it almost didn't happen. The American Dragon has become one of the

Wrestling News / The Sportster / September 8, 2025

Vince McMahon Called Bryan Danielson Days Before AEW Debut

After his WWE contract expired in May 2021, Bryan Danielson made his AEW debut four months later, on September 5, 2021, at the AEW All Out pay-per-view.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / September 8, 2025

WWE made last-ditch effort to keep Bryan Danielson

Danielson revealed that Vince McMahon made a last-ditch effort to keep him with the WWE before he debuted at AEW All Out in September 2021.

AEW brings Bryan Danielson back in a new role

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Wrestling News / Yardbarker / September 7, 2025

Bryan Danielson shares hilarious reaction to The Rock's new physique

The wrestling legend-turned-Hollywood A-lister has maintained a remarkable physique for years, often sharing his wild cheat days with his fans.

AEW teases return of fan favorite

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Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / September 6, 2025

Bryan Danielson's Next Major Career Move Revealed By AEW Boss Tony Khan

The American Dragon is returning to weekly wrestling television, this time in the commentary booth. After an impassioned performance behind the desk at

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / September 6, 2025

AEW brings Bryan Danielson back in a new role

Danielson is returning to AEW, but it won't be inside the ring.

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Wrestling News / The Sportster / August 28, 2025

Nikki Bella on Brie's Potential WWE Return: 'I Keep Pushing It'

Nikki is optimistic Brie could return to WWE; locker room pushes for her despite AEW spouse complications. She hopes to reunite with Brie to win the WWE Women's Tag Titles and embrace a heel run together.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / August 20, 2025

AEW Announces Former World Champions As Special Guest Commentator On Dynamite Tonight

With AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door taking place on Sunday, August 24th, AEW is venturing to London, England. They are making a stop in Glasgow, Scotland, for a dual taping of Dynamite and Collision in the OVO Hydro.

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Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / July 23, 2025

Bryan Danielson Has Glaring Omission In His List Of Favorite Career Moments

Bryan Danielson has had many memorable moments throughout his pro wrestling career. He's won multiple championships, headlined major events, and wrestled some of the greatest matches of all time.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / July 19, 2025

Bryan Danielson Reveals Conversation With WWE During AEW All In: Texas Weekend

Bryan Danielson has revealed the details of a conversation with WWE during AEW All In: Texas weekend. It was another head-to-head battle for WWE and AEW last weekend, as WWE held three three shows - NXT Great American Bash, Saturday Night’s Main Event, and Evolution - in Atlanta, while AEW put on its biggest event of the year in Arlington.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / June 20, 2025

Latest On Bryan Danielson's AEW In-Ring Future After Surprise Appearance In Mexico

Will Bryan Danielson return to in-ring competition in AEW? “The American Dragon” made a surprise appearance this week during ROH x CMLL Global Wars at Arena Mexico, where he offered an assist to the legendary Blue Panther after his non-title match against ROH Pure Champion Lee Moriarty.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / November 25, 2024

Bryan Danielson addresses future in wrestling: ‘I was cautious not to say retirement’

It’s unclear if Bryan Danielson will wrestle again, but he doesn’t consider himself retired. Danielson appeared on The Nikki & Brie Show recently, more than a month after his full-time career ended with a loss to Jon Moxley at AEW WrestleDream.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / October 12, 2024

Bryan Danielson should use WrestleDream to finally retire

Professional wrestler Bryan Danielson doesn't have anything left to prove.

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Another WWE target opts to re-sign with AEW

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Wrestling News / Yardbarker / October 11, 2024

AEW WrestleDream predictions: Will Danielson retain title?

Three predictions for AEW WrestleDream: Will Bryan Danielson retain world title?

Tony Khan's company has developed a strong reputation for putting out exceptional matches during paid events, and the upcoming show in Tacoma, Wash., is unlikely to be any different.

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Wrestling News / Yardbarker / October 3, 2024

Bryan Danielson chose AEW over 'lifetime job at WWE'

Danielson has earned himself legendary status within AEW. He was one of the first major names to openly choose to work for Tony Khan and helped bring a level of legitimacy to the company.

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Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / September 25, 2024

The Bryan Danielson Legacy: One Steps Down, Another Steps Up

Bryan Danielson is now in the twilight of his wrestling career and is projected to leave the ring soon. His fans and followers hope he’ll pass the tradition to his kids.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / September 17, 2024

Matt Hardy questions AEW's recent violence

AEW hit the headlines when Jon Moxley attempted to suffocate Bryan Danielson with a plastic bag at their All Out pay-per-view. Hardy became the latest member of the wrestling community to question the display.

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Wrestling News / Yardbarker / September 11, 2024

Moxley, Reigns and Rollins: Still bound by The Shield's implosion

Jon Moxley, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins: Still bound by The Shield's implosion

It has been a decade since The Shield’s dramatic implosion, which catapulted its three members — Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, and Jon Moxley — into superstardom. Even now, ten years after Rollins’ shocking betrayal, the ripple effects continue to be felt across multiple promotions.

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