Brian Danielson has highlighted two major highlights in his wrestling career: his WrestleMania XXX win against Batista and Randy Orton for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, and his AEW All In 2024 match in London where he defeated Swerve Strickland to become the AEW World Champion. In a recent interview with “Sun Sport News,” Danielson surprisingly stated that the AEW London victory holds more significance for him than his WrestleMania XXX achievement.
Danielson explained that the London match was special because his family was present, allowing his children to witness him wrestling firsthand. His daughter, in particular, was old enough to remember the event for life, which adds a personal touch to the victory. He humorously reflected, “I’m not going to be cool anytime soon! But I’m going to keep reminding her: ‘Sweet girl, do you remember when I was cool?'” On the other hand, during WrestleMania XXX, only his sister and niece attended, while his fiancée Brie was not permitted to be part of the moment, despite their upcoming wedding. He also shared that he experienced considerable neck pain at the time, emphasizing that what fans perceive as thrilling moments often come with unseen challenges for the performers.
Fan Take: This insight from Danielson offers AEW fans a deeper emotional connection to his journey and highlights the authentic, personal significance behind key wrestling milestones. It also underscores AEW’s growing importance as a platform where wrestlers can create meaningful moments that resonate both professionally and personally, potentially elevating the sport’s storytelling.
