Bryan Danielson has stated that he will be winding down his full-time wrestling career next year as he promised his daughter he would do so. He never said he would fully retire from wrestling, though.
Speaking to The Athletic, Tony Khan commented on Bryan’s final year as a full-time wrestler and his AEW future.
The AEW President said, “Bryan and I made an agreement three years to the week before AEW All In 2024. The agreement was that Bryan would wrestle (full-time) for three years. Even three years in advance of the expiration of the agreement, I was already clawing for him to stay. He will stay with us in spirit and sometimes, occasionally, make sporadic appearances with us. But the end of the full-time run with us is going to be in 2024.”
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Bryan Danielson, also known as Daniel Bryan, recently announced that he will be winding down his full-time wrestling career next year. While he won’t be retiring from wrestling altogether, he made this decision to fulfill a promise he made to his daughter. In a recent interview with The Athletic, AEW President Tony Khan shed some light on Bryan’s final year as a full-time wrestler and his future with All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
According to Khan, he and Bryan made an agreement three years prior to AEW All In 2024. This agreement stated that Bryan would wrestle full-time for three years. Even before the expiration of the agreement, Khan expressed his desire for Bryan to stay with AEW. However, it has been confirmed that Bryan’s full-time run with the company will come to an end in 2024.
While Bryan will no longer be a full-time wrestler, Khan mentioned that he will still be involved with AEW in some capacity. He will continue to be a part of the company in spirit and may make sporadic appearances from time to time. This suggests that Bryan will transition into a part-time or special attraction role, allowing him to spend more time with his family while still staying connected to the wrestling world.
This news comes as a bittersweet moment for fans of Bryan, who has had an illustrious career in professional wrestling. Known for his technical prowess and underdog persona, Bryan has captured the hearts of fans around the world. He has competed in various promotions, including WWE where he achieved great success, winning multiple championships and headlining WrestleMania.
Bryan’s decision to wind down his full-time wrestling career reflects his priorities as a father and family man. It is admirable that he is keeping his promise to his daughter and making time for his loved ones. This move also highlights the changing landscape of professional wrestling, where wrestlers have more control over their schedules and can prioritize their personal lives.
As fans, we can still look forward to seeing Bryan in the wrestling ring, albeit in a more limited capacity. His sporadic appearances will surely be highly anticipated and cherished by fans. Bryan’s contributions to the wrestling industry have been significant, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of wrestlers.
In conclusion, Bryan Danielson’s announcement about winding down his full-time wrestling career next year has sparked both excitement and sadness among fans. While it marks the end of an era, it also opens up new possibilities for Bryan’s future in the wrestling world. As he transitions into a part-time role, fans can continue to support him and celebrate his contributions to the sport.