Bryan Danielson is heading into an enormous match at All In at Wembley Stadium, the place he is placing his profession on the road in an AEW World Championship match towards Swerve Strickland, however he is doing so with out a contract.
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Danielson informed Fightful Choose he’s going into his “Ultimate Countdown” after his contract expired on August 1. Danielson mentioned he has not prolonged his AEW contract. He informed Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp he “does not have a look at his cellphone very a lot,” however will at all times reply for AEW President Tony Khan, and mentioned they’ll “discover choices when the time comes.” “The American Dragon” mentioned that his precedence after ending his in-ring run will probably be getting his neck higher, and informed Fightful Choose that may doubtless contain surgical procedure.
It has been nicely documented that Danielson is concerned in AEW’s disciplinary committee, however he mentioned within the interview that it is not “enjoyable to take part in,” although he is honored to be on the committee. Bryan informed Fightful he’s not sure if he’ll proceed his work with the disciplinary committee when he is completed within the ring. Danielson confirmed his position again in December following the firing of CM Punk after a backstage altercation with Jack Perry. An preliminary report mentioned that Bryan, AEW Basic Counsel Chris Peck, and an unnamed outdoors legal professional had been concerned in Punk’s firing.
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Danielson has been vocal about closing out the in-ring chapter of his skilled wrestling profession, having been pressured to retire as soon as earlier than, and revealed 2024 is his final 12 months of performing full-time. He beforehand mentioned in an interview that the final contract he was in, the one which expired on the primary of August, was the “final contract he would ever signal.” Danielson mentioned he needed to be round extra for his two younger youngsters.
