Bryan Danielson previously announced that he plans to retire as a full-time wrestler this year, but it appears that the veteran wrestler has no plans of leaving the ring anytime soon.
In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, Danielson addressed his potential retirement from wrestling.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On how he never plans to fully retire: “Expect the best version of Bryan Danielson. After I am no longer wrestling full-time, that will be different. Unless something happens medically, I’ll never retire. Now will it be my best work? I don’t know. But there is something to be said about going out and performing in front of a small audience, which I am very passionate about.
On his thoughts on Will Ospreay: “Will is the modern evolution of wrestling. I’m really excited to be wrestling him. Think of all the history in St. Louis, especially with Wrestling at the Chase. I can’t wait for this show. This is a chance for me to produce my absolute best work.”
On facing Will Ospreay at AEW Dynasty 2024: “I’ll close my eyes during the match so I can feel what wrestling him feels like. Ever since I was forced to retire, I do that in my matches. Soon, I’m not going to feel that on a regular basis. I want to capture it in my memory. All I’ll have to do is close my eyes, and I’ll be there.”
Danielson will battle Will Ospreay tonight at AEW Dynasty in St. Louis, Missouri.
Bryan Danielson Plans to Continue Wrestling Despite Retirement Announcement
In a surprising turn of events, Bryan Danielson, also known as Daniel Bryan, has revealed that he has no plans to retire from wrestling anytime soon, despite previously announcing his intention to retire as a full-time wrestler this year. The veteran wrestler made this revelation in a recent interview with Sports Illustrated.
During the interview, Danielson addressed the topic of his potential retirement and clarified his stance on the matter. He stated, “Expect the best version of Bryan Danielson. After I am no longer wrestling full-time, that will be different. Unless something happens medically, I’ll never retire. Now will it be my best work? I don’t know. But there is something to be said about going out and performing in front of a small audience, which I am very passionate about.”
This statement indicates that while Danielson may step back from wrestling on a full-time basis, he still intends to continue performing in some capacity. It is unclear what form this will take or how frequently he will compete, but it is evident that he has no plans to completely walk away from the ring.
Danielson also expressed his excitement about facing Will Ospreay, whom he considers to be the modern evolution of wrestling. He stated, “Will is the modern evolution of wrestling. I’m really excited to be wrestling him. Think of all the history in St. Louis, especially with Wrestling at the Chase. I can’t wait for this show. This is a chance for me to produce my absolute best work.”
The anticipation for their match at AEW Dynasty 2024 is high, with Danielson revealing an interesting ritual he performs during his matches. He shared, “I’ll close my eyes during the match so I can feel what wrestling him feels like. Ever since I was forced to retire, I do that in my matches. Soon, I’m not going to feel that on a regular basis. I want to capture it in my memory. All I’ll have to do is close my eyes, and I’ll be there.”
Fans of Bryan Danielson will be thrilled to hear that he plans to continue wrestling, albeit in a reduced capacity. His passion for performing and his desire to create memorable moments for both himself and the audience are evident. Tonight’s match against Will Ospreay at AEW Dynasty in St. Louis, Missouri, promises to be a memorable event for wrestling enthusiasts.