Latest On Bryan Danielson's AEW Status

Although Bryan Danielson retired from full-time competition in 2024, the legendary ‘American Dragon’ remains part of All Elite Wrestling.

Danielson has not been seen on AEW TV since dropping the AEW World Championship to Jon Moxley at WrestleDream in October 2024. Prior to his full-time retirement, Danielson had started taking more responsibility behind the scenes in the company, becoming one of AEW President Tony Khan’s greatest confidants in the process.

Talking about Danielson’s role in the company, Khan said the following during an appearance on the Way of the Blade podcast:

“I still work with Bryan Danielson. He’s still a big part of my office. He’s not on the show, and he’s been injured and maybe retired for good, but he’s never said he’s done for good, and I hope that there’s some possibility he will be able to return to wrestling from the injuries and the way he left, but he’s still a part of AEW, so I’m still very fortunate to work with Bryan. I talk to Bryan almost every day. He’s got a great mind for wrestling, and he’s somebody that I’m really pleased and blessed came into AEW and got involved with us. He’s a great person in and out of the ring, and he’s a great leader in AEW,” said Khan.

Danielson has been spotted backstage at AEW events in 2025.

H/T: WrestlingNews.co

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