Folks, ready your handkerchiefs and prepare the farewell banners—Bryan Danielson, the wrestling legend, is counting down the days to his contract’s expiration, and oh boy, it’s sooner than you’d hope! The man with more twists than a mystery novel has dropped a bombshell on “Casual Conversations,” declaring his tenure in the wrestling world is winding down like the final seconds of a championship bout.
“The big one is Wembley. I want to make it to Wembley,” Danielson declared, setting his sights higher than a cat on a hot tin roof at the upcoming All In 2024 at none other than London’s majestic Wembley Stadium. But here’s the kicker—his AEW contract clocks out before the event! Talk about a cliffhanger.
Yes, while other legends have grappled in places steeped in wrestling lore like Arena Mexico or the Tokyo Dome, our eco-warrior Danielson has his eco-friendly heart set on Wembley. Why? Because it’s as unusual for wrestling as finding a vegetarian option at a barbecue! And with his absence from last year’s All In, this year’s London show is the dream he’s chasing before the final bell.
But wait, there’s more! Danielson, who’s no stranger to dramatic exits (remember his WWE departure?), teased that sticking around till October’s WrestleDream event would be the cherry on top. “I’m not sure if I’ll make it. But one thing that’d be a nice way to close everything out for me is to do my last match as a full-time wrestler at WrestleDream at the Tacoma Dome,” he mused. Why? Because that’s where he first got a taste of the wrestling bug, watching giants like Ultimate Warrior and Rick Rude throw down.
Since strutting into AEW in 2021 with a three-year deal, Danielson has dazzled, but lately, he’s been as elusive on TV as a politician during scandal season, last seen in the ring trading blows with Will Ospreay at AEW Dynasty.
So, as the wrestling world watches the countdown, let’s gear up to see if Danielson can land that Wembley spot or if he’ll have to tag out before his dream match. Either way, get ready for an epic send-off for a true wrestling maestro!