Former AEW World Heavyweight Champion Bryan Danielson shared a significant update on his future. Jon Moxley defeated Bryan Danielson at AEW WrestleDream 2024, capturing the World Heavyweight Championship.
Following the match, the Death Riders launched a brutal attack on Bryan Danielson, marking the end of his full-time wrestling career in All Elite Wrestling. Danielson has frequently mentioned his desire to shift to a part-time schedule to prioritize spending time with his family.
After AEW WrestleDream 2024, Danielson transitioned to a part-time career. Although he has not yet returned to in-ring action. A few weeks ago, he updated fans on his health and highlighted that while his full-time wrestling career has concluded. He remains open to potential opportunities, stating that wrestlers never truly retire.
It is no secret that Bryan Danielson has been struggling with neck issues, and he had previously stated that surgery might be necessary. He has now provided an update on his neck condition and whether he will require surgery.
AEW star Bryan Danielson addresses in-ring future
AEW star Bryan Danielson recently discussed his neck issues in an interview with Denise Salcedo of Instinct Culture. He revealed that his neck condition has been affecting his current life. However, he expressed joy about spending quality time with his family despite the challenges.
When asked about the possibility of surgery, Bryan Danielson shared, “I’m trying to avoid it.” He acknowledged that avoiding surgery might be uncertain, but he is trying to explore alternative treatments. Regarding a potential in-ring return, he stated, “If I had to guess right now, I’d say it’s 50/50.”
With Bryan Danielson stating that his in-ring return is still 50/50, it appears the former AEW World Heavyweight Champion has not fully recovered. Fans may need to wait longer to see him back in action, as he prioritizes his health and ensures he’s fully cleared before making his return.