Brian Danielson, who has had a Hall of Fame-worthy career in American wrestling, surprisingly never had a match in TNA. This wasn’t for lack of interest from TNA, especially during the time Paul Heyman was considering joining the promotion. Jeff Jarrett, a former opponent of Danielson and someone who was close to TNA’s leadership back then, revealed on his show “My World” that Danielson hadn’t been a target for TNA when they were signing talents like Samoa Joe in the mid-2000s. However, Jarrett noted that Danielson might have been signed in 2010 when he was unexpectedly released from WWE. Jarrett expressed surprise that TNA didn’t pursue Danielson after his release, especially since his departure was more like a minor setback rather than a major issue.
Fan Take: This revelation is significant for AEW enthusiasts as it highlights just how close Brian Danielson came to joining TNA, which could have dramatically altered wrestling’s landscape. For AEW fans, it reinforces the idea that talent moves and missed opportunities shape the industry’s evolution—and Danielson’s current success in AEW remains a testament to that.
