Bryan Danielson recently noted in an AEW Collision promo that he would 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.
During a recent appearance on the “BJ & Migs” podcast, Danielson was asked about the promo. He said,
“It is a real thing. Also, I’m not a great actor. I have no interest in acting whatsoever. It’s one of those things where, if I don’t feel something to be true, I can’t go out there and do it. Not that I can’t go out there and do it, I will go out there and do it, but I need to have some sort of connection to something before I go out there and do it. This is a very real thing. For me, this is my last full-time year of wrestling. What my life looks like outside of wrestling after the year, we don’t exactly know. I don’t know. I, would kind of like to disappear. I don’t think my temperament is good for the public eye. I don’t like being recognized, that sort of thing. People are great, wrestling fans are great, they are always so nice when they say hi, but what really made it happen was being in the WWE machine and you’re in the spotlight so much, and I always loved wrestling and I loved the idea that I could wrestle in front of 500 people at an independent show and they’d be like, ‘you’re the best,’ and I go to the airport and nobody knows who I am. Even when I was the top independent wrestler in the country, I could go back to Aberdeen and not a single person cared. They didn’t care that I was a professional wrestler at all. I like that because then they’re not coming in with any expectation or they just like you because. I like to blend into the background a little more.”
Danielson noted that he’s starting to feel the damage he’s done to his body. He stated,
“The travel, the toll the travel takes on my body and when you get home. You leave on Friday, do Collision on Saturday, come home on Sunday, you’re exhausted. We live on the west coast and most wrestling shows are east coast or central time, which why it’s great being in Seattle. The long flights, you get home, and you’re residually tired from that, and it takes you a day or two to recover from that, especially as I get old. I want to show up for my kids in the best way possible. I was never attracted to wrestling because of the fame or money. When I look back, I don’t even think I thought I was going to be successful,” he commented. “Part of it too is, my body. I’ve been doing it for so long and I wrestle a hard style. It’s getting to the point where I have to look after my long-term health as well. I want to be there because we had kids older. I want to be able to be there and play with my kids.”
And finally, Danielson added that he feels grateful and lucky about the career that he’s had.
“One of the things is, mentally, for me, making this last full-time year of wrestling, making every match mean more. Not to other people, but to myself. I have a limited time frame to do this at the scale that I’m doing it. That means don’t take it for granted. Doing this job is a blessing, and I’m lucky to be able to do it,” he said.
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Bryan Danielson, also known as Daniel Bryan, recently made an announcement that he will be winding down his full-time wrestling career next year. This decision comes as a promise to his daughter, although he did not mention retiring from wrestling altogether. In a recent podcast appearance, Danielson discussed the reasons behind his decision and his plans for the future.
During the podcast, Danielson expressed that he is not a great actor and has no interest in pursuing acting. He emphasized the importance of feeling a genuine connection to something before performing, stating that he needs to believe in what he is doing. He confirmed that his decision to wind down his wrestling career is indeed real and that this will be his last full-time year in the industry.
When asked about his life after wrestling, Danielson admitted that he is uncertain about what it will look like. However, he expressed a desire to disappear from the public eye, as he believes his temperament is not suited for constant recognition. Despite enjoying the support of wrestling fans, he mentioned that being in the WWE spotlight took a toll on him and made him appreciate the anonymity he had when wrestling in front of smaller crowds.
Danielson also acknowledged the toll that wrestling has taken on his body. The travel involved in the industry, along with the physical demands of his wrestling style, have started to affect him. He explained that long flights and exhaustion from shows make it difficult for him to recover and be present for his children. As a result, he wants to prioritize his long-term health and be able to actively participate in his kids’ lives.
Despite these challenges, Danielson expressed gratitude for the career he has had. He emphasized the importance of making every match count during his last full-time year, not just for others but for himself. He sees this limited time frame as an opportunity to appreciate and not take for granted the blessing of being able to do what he loves.
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In conclusion, Bryan Danielson’s decision to wind down his full-time wrestling career next year comes from a genuine desire to prioritize his family and long-term health. While he does not plan to retire completely from wrestling, he wants to step away from the public eye and enjoy a more private life. Fans can look forward to Danielson’s last year in the industry and can stay informed through eWrestlingNews.com.