Bryan Danielson would love to compete in NJPW’s G1 Climax but believes that the opportunity for him to work in the tournament has passed him by.
Speaking on the “Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast,” Danielson was asked about possibly competing with a shot at the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship on the line. He said,
“So I don’t know. Sometimes I have delusions of doing the G1. But I think that’s what they are. I think they’re delusions in the sense of that’s something that I’ve wanted to do forever and ever and ever and have never been able to do it. And so, ‘Yeah. This year would be the year to do it.’ Except, is it? Because by the time the next G1 rolls around, I’ll be 43. And with how many injuries? I mean, because that’s a big part of why I want to step away from full-time wrestling too.”
“Right now, I feel like the injuries that I’ve had are manageable in the sense of long term. Like, I’m constantly doing stuff for my neck so that my neck isn’t bad when I’m 70. The concussion stuff, I do my best. But I mean all of us, we’re just hoping for the best. We don’t know. There’s no concrete science on it. So all of that said, I think now doing a G1 might be a little irresponsible of me in comparison to what my overall long-term goals are, which is being there for my kids and there for my family.”
Danielson’s most recent appearance in a NJPW tournament came in 2004 when he participated in that year’s Best of the Super Juniors, where he reached the semi-finals.
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Bryan Danielson, also known as Daniel Bryan, expressed his desire to compete in New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s (NJPW) G1 Climax tournament. However, he believes that the opportunity to participate in the prestigious event has passed him by.
During an interview on the “Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast,” Danielson was asked about the possibility of competing in the G1 Climax with a chance to challenge for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. He responded by saying, “Sometimes I have delusions of doing the G1. But I think that’s what they are. I think they’re delusions in the sense of that’s something that I’ve wanted to do forever and ever and ever and have never been able to do it.”
Danielson went on to explain that age and injuries are factors that make him question whether participating in the G1 Climax would be responsible. He mentioned that by the time the next G1 rolls around, he will be 43 years old and has had numerous injuries throughout his career. He expressed concern about his long-term goals, which involve being there for his children and family.
The wrestler acknowledged that he currently manages his injuries and takes precautions to ensure they don’t have long-term effects. However, he also mentioned that there is no concrete science regarding concussions, and all wrestlers hope for the best in terms of their health.
Danielson’s last participation in a NJPW tournament was in 2004 when he competed in the Best of the Super Juniors, reaching the semi-finals.
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In conclusion, Bryan Danielson expressed his desire to compete in NJPW’s G1 Climax tournament but believes that the opportunity has passed him by due to age and concerns about injuries. Despite this, fans can still stay connected with the wrestling world through eWrestlingNews.com and its social media platforms.