Bryan Danielson may be a dream opponent for countless wrestlers competing today, but the American Dragon tries not to dwell on potential dream matches.
During the “Getting Over” podcast, Danielson was asked about the likes of GUNTHER & Ilja Dragunov, and while Bryan could forsee great matches with them, he’d rather not. He said,
“As somebody who regularly experiences depression, I try not to focus on things that are necessarily reality-based. That’s not great for my mental health. Because I would do this [think about dream matches] when I was in WWE … ‘If only I could wrestle this guy or under these circumstances.‘
“For example, this New Japan circumstance where you’re doing these matches without TV breaks, and you’re not given a specific time to do a match. Or sometimes, in WWE, you’re given three-and-a-half minutes [laughs] or whatever it is.”
Danielson added that he couldn’t really appreciate his WWE run at the time as he was always wanting to wrestle in different circumstances.
The American Dragon recently had what many consider a dream match; beating Zack Sabre Jr. at last weekend’s AEW WrestleDream event.
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Bryan Danielson, also known as the American Dragon, is a highly regarded professional wrestler who has been praised for his in-ring abilities and technical prowess. Many wrestlers today consider him a dream opponent, but Danielson himself tries not to dwell on potential dream matches.
In a recent episode of the “Getting Over” podcast, Danielson was asked about potential dream matches with wrestlers like GUNTHER and Ilja Dragunov. While he acknowledged that these matches could be great, he explained that he tries not to focus on things that are not reality-based due to his struggle with depression.
Danielson shared, “As somebody who regularly experiences depression, I try not to focus on things that are necessarily reality-based. That’s not great for my mental health. Because I would do this [think about dream matches] when I was in WWE … ‘If only I could wrestle this guy or under these circumstances.'”
He further elaborated on the different circumstances he would imagine, such as the freedom of wrestling in New Japan without TV breaks or time constraints, compared to the limited time given for matches in WWE. Danielson admitted that he couldn’t fully appreciate his WWE run at the time because he was always longing for different circumstances to wrestle in.
Despite his reservations about dwelling on dream matches, Danielson recently had what many consider a dream match of his own. He faced off against Zack Sabre Jr. at AEW WrestleDream event and emerged victorious. This match was highly anticipated by fans and showcased the technical brilliance of both wrestlers.
Bryan Danielson’s approach to not fixating on dream matches highlights the importance of focusing on the present and appreciating the opportunities at hand. It serves as a reminder that mental health should be prioritized, even in the world of professional wrestling where dreams and aspirations are often at the forefront.
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