Bryan Danielson was a top WWE Superstar for several years prior to his departure in 2021. Following his release, The American Dragon signed with AEW.
On a recent edition of the “Gorilla Position” podcast, Danielson revealed whether he has any regrets about leaving for AEW before Triple H assumed control of WWE creative from Vince McMahon in the summer of 2022.
Danielson said, “Oh, No. Not at all. No, I think how I view it is, obviously, things have changed for the better there, substantially. But how I view it is: one, I’ve had an incredible time doing what I’m doing, and there are a lot of people who…and I think I’m one of these people who prefer the style in AEW. It’s more wrestling focused….as opposed to the drama focused or whatever it is, but I like the idea there’s an alternative.”
He continued, “And one of the things I really put thought into what I wanted to do as far as leaving WWE, I was never somebody who disliked WWE. I’ve tried to never say anything bad about them because I really enjoyed my time there and the people I work with and the people still there are my friends, but one of the things I really wanted was to participate in this thing that makes wrestling industry better for everybody involved. And I think the fact that AEW exists is better for all of us.”
Danielson will challenge Swerve Strickland for the AEW World Championship later this month at AEW All In: London 2024.
