Brian Danielson is back in the spotlight and engaging with fans once again. The former AEW champion made an unexpected appearance during the ROH Global Wars recording held at AEW’s Arena Mexico this week.
The seasoned wrestler appeared to come to the rescue of his childhood hero, Blue Panther, delivering his signature knee strikes and playing the villain in the process. According to Fightful Select, this segment was particularly meaningful to Danielson, as the promotion had specifically brought in Shane Taylor’s faction to target Blue Panther for the storyline.
Although Danielson recently disclosed that he has not been medically cleared to compete, AEW remains hopeful he will return to the ring. His recent in-ring activity supports this optimism. There have been no reports of him undergoing neck surgery, and the company seems to view AEW’s governance as marking the end of his full-time career rather than a complete retirement.
Additionally, Wheeler Yuta has been adopting Danielson’s moveset ever since betraying him to join the Death Riders at Wrestled Reader PPV. This move is believed to be a strategic setup by Danielson’s team, keeping the door open for a potential comeback.
While Danielson, 44, is currently off the active roster, he remains involved backstage as a creative consultant and company ambassador. He is confirmed to appear on the Texas show next month, although there are no plans for him to wrestle in upcoming pay-per-view events yet.
Fan Take: Brian Danielson’s gradual return is a beacon of hope for AEW fans eager to see one of wrestling’s finest competitors back in action. His presence and potential comeback not only boost AEW’s storyline depth but also signal exciting possibilities for elevating the sport’s future.
