Bryan Danielson Provides Update on Potential In-Ring Return Amid Health Concerns
Former AEW World Champion Bryan Danielson reveals 50/50 odds of wrestling again while prioritizing health over surgery during recent Fightful interview.
Bryan Danielson has provided an update on his wrestling future following his AEW World Championship loss to Jon Moxley at WrestleDream 2024.
Danielson has not appeared on AEW television since dropping the title to his former stablemate.
During a recent interview with Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful, Danielson addressed his current health situation and wrestling future.
I mean my priority is my health. I think of the odds of me wrestling again ever are probably 50:50 at this point. Because, you know, my desire is to not get neck surgery. If I can live comfortably without neck surgery, but it means that I wouldn’t get to wrestle again, I think I’d be okay with that trade off.
Danielson expressed hesitation about undergoing another neck procedure, citing negative past experiences.
I had neck surgery before and it wasn’t a good experience. And it kinda messed up my spine and the upper area for the rest of my life. Like, now my spine is altered. If we can get to a point where I’m a little bit more comfortable and without needing neck surgery, but they say, ‘You can’t wrestle anymore’, I think that’s a fair trade off. I had a good run, kid.
The American Dragon had previously announced intentions to step away from full-time wrestling after losing the championship.
Danielson won the AEW World Championship at All In: London 2024 when he defeated Swerve Strickland.
This reign extended his previously announced retirement timeline, which had been rumored to conclude around that event.