Bryan Danielson joined AEW’s roster following his iconic debut at the 2021 All Out pay-per-view and eventually concluded his active wrestling career while with the company. Currently, Danielson serves as an occasional member of AEW’s commentary team, limited by a neck injury that restricts his ability to travel. On a recent episode of “Busted Open Radio,” WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray discussed speculation about how long Danielson will remain with AEW, especially in light of his wife Brie Bella’s recent return to WWE. Brie Bella suggested that Danielson is likely to go back to WWE to finish his in-ring career alongside her. Previously, Danielson’s involvement with AEW was thought to be a factor delaying Brie’s WWE return, but with the Bella Twins reunited, Danielson’s AEW affiliation seems less of an obstacle.
In addition to commentating, Bryan Danielson contributes to AEW as a creative consultant, working both on-site and remotely when travel isn’t possible. AEW has proactively laid groundwork for a potential retirement match should Danielson decide to wrestle again, though his ongoing neck surgery needs make such a return uncertain. Danielson has been working to avoid surgery for nearly two years now, making any immediate comeback unlikely.
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Fan Take: This update is crucial for AEW fans because Danielson’s future moves could shift the wrestling landscape dramatically. His potential return to WWE might signal the end of an era in AEW, impacting storytelling and talent dynamics across the sport.
