Bryan Danielson defeated Daniel Garcia in their latest Continental Classic tournament matchup last night on AEW Rampage.
Following the match, Danielson cut a promo where he justified spitting on Garcia.
Garcia betrayed Danielson during the latter’s match against Chris Jericho for the ROH World Title on the October 12, 2022 edition of Dynamite.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On why he spit on Garcia: “Sometimes I do things, and I don’t know why. And I come back here and meditate, and I figure out why. A lot of stuff comes up when I started that match. A lot of stuff that comes up from last year. Things I try to forget but my body remembers. Last year, telling Daniel Garcia that his entire life that he wanted to be a wrestler and not a sports entertainer. And then what happened? When I was facing Chris Jericho in a Ring of Honor World Title match, he completely betrayed me! And I get it. I get it! That happens in wrestling, but if he would’ve joined the BCC, I would’ve treated him like a son! I would’ve treated him like a son! It also brings up this fear that I’ve promised my daughter that this would be my last full-time year as a professional wrestler, and this fear of if the time I go home and I make that promise, and she doesn’t want me anymore. And I couldn’t articulate it when I was out there, but my body felt it. My body felt that fear because eventually, she’s going to grow up and she’s not going to want her dad around!”
On how Garcia needed him like his kids: “And am I giving up this thing that I love so much for somebody who might not even want me? But then, I’ve talked about this before, that’s when you have to look deep down to see if you truly understand what love is. I’m going to stop being a full-time wrestler, and I’m going to go back and be with my daughter. I’m going to be with my son, even when they don’t want me there because even if they don’t want me there, they need me there. You can see in Daniel Garcia, last year, he didn’t want me there. But a year later, one year later, he’s still struggling to find his identity. He needed me there. That doesn’t make the spitting right. But do you want to know why I spit on Daniel Garcia? That’s why.”
EXCLUSIVE: Bryan Danielson explains his actions at the end of his #AEWContinentalClassic match against Daniel Garcia on #AEWRampage@bryandanielson pic.twitter.com/6bJT2nTvy5
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) December 9, 2023
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Bryan Danielson Explains His Actions After Defeating Daniel Garcia in AEW Rampage
In the latest Continental Classic tournament matchup on AEW Rampage, Bryan Danielson emerged victorious against Daniel Garcia. However, what caught the attention of fans and viewers was Danielson’s post-match promo, where he justified spitting on Garcia. Let’s delve into the details of this intense rivalry and Danielson’s explanation for his actions.
The animosity between Bryan Danielson and Daniel Garcia dates back to October 12, 2022, during a match against Chris Jericho for the ROH World Title on Dynamite. Garcia betrayed Danielson during the match, leading to a deep-rooted grudge between the two wrestlers.
During his promo, Danielson revealed the emotional turmoil he experienced during the match against Garcia. He mentioned that certain memories from last year resurfaced, specifically the moment when he told Garcia that he should aspire to be a wrestler rather than a sports entertainer. However, Garcia’s betrayal shattered Danielson’s trust in him.
Danielson also expressed his fear of breaking a promise he made to his daughter. He had assured her that this would be his last full-time year as a professional wrestler. The fear that she might not want him anymore when he eventually retires weighed heavily on his mind during the match. This fear resonated with him on a physical level, even though he couldn’t articulate it at the time.
Furthermore, Danielson drew parallels between Garcia’s struggle to find his identity and his own role as a father. He stated that even if his children don’t want him around, they still need him there. Similarly, Garcia, despite not wanting Danielson’s presence initially, still needed him to guide him in finding his true self. While spitting on Garcia was not justified, Danielson believed that his actions were driven by these complex emotions.
The video clip shared by All Elite Wrestling on Twitter provides a glimpse into Danielson’s explanation for his actions. It showcases his emotional state and the intensity of the rivalry between him and Garcia.
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In conclusion, Bryan Danielson’s victory over Daniel Garcia in the Continental Classic tournament matchup on AEW Rampage was overshadowed by his controversial actions. However, his explanation sheds light on the emotional turmoil he experienced during the match and his fear of losing his daughter’s love. The ongoing rivalry between Danielson and Garcia promises to deliver more intense moments in the world of professional wrestling.