Bryan Danielson just signed to AEW

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Report: Daniel Bryan Signs With AEW, Details On His Deal With The Company (Updated)

Bryan Danielson, formerly known as Daniel Bryan, has reportedly signed with All Elite Wrestling.

Cassidy Haynes of Bodyslam.net reports that according to a source, the former WWE Champion has signed with AEW, and there are already some plans in place for his debut.

Haynes also notes that working less dates and having the ability to wrestle in Japan were among the things Bryan asked for.

“In addition, I was told that Danielson was wanting to work less dates for comparable money, he wanted the ability to be able to work in Japan, and wanted to have creative input on his character, which he got,” wrote Haynes.

Earlier this week, PWInsider reported that Bryan is not figured into WWE’s merchandising plans moving forward. His WWE conract expired following a Universal Championship match with Roman Reigns on the April 30 episode of SmackDown.


Update: in another post, Haynes noted that AEW is tentatively planning to have Bryan debut on the September 22 episode of Dynamite at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York City.

“The plan was to hold off debuting Danielson until after all of their plans for All Out were wrapped up, and to bring him in after the PPV,” wrote Haynes. “However, with the news of CM Punk’s potential AEW debut may have caused plans to change.”

yeah this is the article I was trying to post

 

[Art Barr]

Khan needs to take daddy's checkbook and just go stupid for the theme:

yes.

give us the real dragon frfr.
Not neutered workrate Daniel.


the indie heroes are saving wrasslin again.


art barr

 

[MenacingMonk]

If true, I really wish this wasn’t leaked. Him showing up without knowing woulda been like Hogan turning heel in 96. IWC would be losing their shyt.

 

[StraxStrax]

Alvarez doesn’t seem too impressed if aew got Punk AND Bryan. Compares Punk coming in to when WWE brought back Bob Backlund in the mid 90s.

Backlund comeback was awesome

 

[Elim Garak]

CM Punk and Bryan signing with AEW? Still won't break a 1 milli views.

I believe they will easily tbh.

 

[MenacingMonk]

I believe they will easily tbh.

Punk and Bryan are the forefront of the last generation when the E really mattered. They’d definitely bring in more viewers.

 

[krackdagawd]

oh shyt

 

[Jesus H. Christ]

If true, I really wish this wasn’t leaked. Him showing up without knowing woulda been like Hogan turning heel in 96. IWC would be losing their shyt.

People are still going to mark out tho. Specially if TK buys the rights to the final countdown

 

[Heelish]

Between this, possibly CM Punk, and their THQ/AKI style video game, I’ll be #AllIn on AEW

 

[MenacingMonk]

People are still going to mark out tho. Specially if TK buys the rights to the final countdown

Oh, there’s no question about that. I’m just saying it woulda been more epic if it was unknown.

 

[CousinStavros]

Lets just hope he doesn't choke someone with a tie and get fired on his first night in!

 

[The Rainmaker]

If true, I really wish this wasn’t leaked. Him showing up without knowing woulda been like Hogan turning heel in 96. IWC would be losing their shyt.

True. I thought this was some newz site trying to get clicks, but seems to be real That pop is gonna be epic, nonetheless.

Lets just hope he doesn't choke someone with a tie and get fired on his first night in!

Justin Roberts is there. He must resist the urge.

 

[Ribbs]

The Dragon will return

If Punk signs, it's on sight if Colt sees him.

 

[NoMorePie]

I've never given a damn about ay ee durb and have never been a hard-core wrestling fan, but if bryan and punk pull up, I might watch a full episode or 2

 

[CousinStavros]

True. I thought this was some newz site trying to get clicks, but seems to be real That pop is gonna be epic, nonetheless.




Justin Roberts is there. He must resist the urge.

I didn't even think about that.