Bryan Danielson recently sat down for an interview with Pwinsider to discuss his upcoming match against Zach Sabre Jr. at AEW WrestleDream. During the conversation, Danielson shared insights into his relationship with AEW President Tony Khan and the surprising role Khan envisions for him in the company’s creative hierarchy.
The conversation touched upon Tony Khan’s public statement regarding Danielson’s potential leadership in the event of Khan’s incapacitation or absence. When asked for his thoughts on Khan stating that should he be unable to run AEW that Danielson should be the one to takeover, Bryan said,
“It was really funny. He actually told me that he had said that to his dad maybe… Yeah. Or maybe he had told me that he said it in an interview. And I was a little bit blown away because I was like, “Oh, I’m just kind of hanging out.” I mean, I love doing my thing and I help people and all that kind of stuff. And Tony and I would have good conversations or whatever, but I wasn’t really that helpful. I was like, “Oh, okay.” And then he asked me like, yeah. He asked me to talk to a couple of the lawyers within AEW and start being like, “Okay, we’d like you to try to do this or try to do that or try to do these other things.” Because, heaven forbid, something does happen to Tony, there’s nobody else who even understands a fraction of how AEW works the way that Tony does, right? And so I think that was… It was really interesting and a little bit jarring for me when he said it but also that makes you feel respected, that makes you feel good about yourself when your boss thinks that about you.”
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In a recent interview with Pwinsider, Bryan Danielson, also known as Daniel Bryan, discussed his upcoming match against Zach Sabre Jr. at AEW WrestleDream and shed light on his relationship with AEW President Tony Khan. What caught the attention of many fans was Khan’s surprising statement about Danielson potentially taking over the company’s leadership in his absence or incapacitation.
When asked about Khan’s comment, Danielson revealed that he was taken aback by it. He mentioned that Khan had either mentioned it to his father or in an interview. Danielson admitted that he was just “hanging out” and didn’t consider himself particularly helpful to the company. However, Khan asked him to speak with AEW lawyers and start getting involved in the decision-making process.
The reason behind this request is that Khan believes there is no one else within AEW who understands the company’s workings as well as he does. In the event of an unfortunate circumstance, Khan wants someone who possesses a fraction of his knowledge to step in and ensure the smooth running of AEW. Danielson expressed his surprise but also felt respected and valued by his boss for considering him for such a crucial role.
This revelation has sparked speculation among wrestling fans about the future of AEW and the potential influence Danielson could have on the company’s creative direction. As one of the most respected and talented wrestlers in the industry, Danielson’s involvement in AEW’s decision-making process could bring fresh ideas and perspectives to the table.
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As AEW continues to grow and establish itself as a major player in the wrestling industry, the involvement of Bryan Danielson in the company’s creative hierarchy adds an exciting dimension to its future. Only time will tell how this development will shape AEW and the wrestling landscape as a whole.