Brian Danielson has revealed his concerns about wrestling his final AEW match due to severe neck issues. In a heartfelt interview with Sun Sport News, he reflected on the emotional significance of his last match against Jon Moxley in Tacoma, the city where his wrestling journey began as a spectator.
He described the match as deeply meaningful and enjoyed the experience immensely. With family and friends in attendance, Danielson received heartfelt goodbyes. Despite enduring significant pain, he felt grateful and relieved to close this chapter of his wrestling career. By the time of Wrestledream, he was mentally prepared to retire from in-ring competition.
Danielson shared, “I was ready to do it. My neck had been extremely bad for over six months, causing intense pain. I wasn’t sure if I could perform what was required in the match.”
His health struggles were no secret leading up to Moxley’s match. While many fans knew he had been in the ring for a long time, only a few were aware that Danielson believed it was the end for him.
He recounted, “My mother was sitting in the front row. We all knew it would be my last match. As I was unconsciously choking, I looked at her and said, ‘I love you.’ This whole career wouldn’t have been possible without my family’s support.”
Having dedicated much of his life to professional wrestling, Danielson sees this ending not as a sad moment, but as a positive conclusion.
He said, “Okay, this is the end of this chapter in my life—and I’m not sad about it. I’m happy and grateful to have experienced it all.”
Although he has returned to AEW, Danielson made it clear in Texas that he is no longer a full-time wrestler and has left his future in the ring open. For now, fans eagerly await what comes next for him.
Fan Take: Brian Danielson’s emotional farewell is a poignant reminder of the physical toll wrestling takes on athletes, making his journey resonate deeply with AEW fans. His departure marks the end of an era but also opens new possibilities for the sport’s evolution and storytelling within AEW.
