Virtually 15 years to the day since they final stepped within the ring collectively, Bryan Danielson and Nigel McGuinness had one final dance in entrance of a capability crowd on the Grand Slam version of “AEW Dynamite” in New York Metropolis. It was McGuinness’ first singles match since his preliminary retirement in 2011, whereas Danielson’s return to the corporate after being brutally kicked out of the Blackpool Fight Membership at All Out.
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ECW legend Tommy Dreamer was one of many many individuals who tuned in to observe the match, and through the latest version of “Busted Open Radio,” he speculated on why AEW put this match collectively on such quick discover.
“I loved it. I loved the story, bought the magnitude of the match simply by the 2 of them standing in entrance of one another. Extra impressed with Nigel McGuinness that he has, like I stated, not had a match in a protracted, very long time, went the space, I loved the tip. On the finish of the day, I actually really really feel if I may quadruple down on my unique thought, that is to get the match down earlier than we are saying goodbye to Bryan Danielson,” stated the veteran.
Dreamer additionally appreciated how the commentary group identified how a lot tape Danielson had on the again of his neck, signaling the ache the AEW World Champion is at the moment working by, subtly hinting that his time to retire could be across the nook. Following his win, the AEW World Champion will now flip his consideration to the Blackpool Fight Membership and defend his title towards Jon Moxley on the WrestleDream pay-per-view on October 12, which is able to happen in Danielson’s residence state of Washington.
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