Former WWE personality willing to come out of retirement and face Bryan Danielson in his final hurrah
A former WWE personality, who is currently signed with AEW, is willing to come out of in-ring retirement and face Bryan Danielson in his last match. The match has been rumored for months.
The former WWE personality in question is Nigel McGuinness. Nigel is currently appointed as a color commentator in AEW and was with the Stamford-based promotion from 2016 to 2022. He retired from in-ring competition over twelve years ago. The former WWE commentator is known for his dislike of Bryan Danielson since their days in ROH where they had a memorable feud.
Nigel was rumored to face Bryan Danielson at AEW 'All In' this year but that's not the case as of now. Speaking with Chris Van Vliet, the color commentator opened up on possibly wrestling Danielson and praised Christian Cage and Adam Copeland as well.
“It certainly feels like that. You know what I mean? It certainly feels like that. All roads to me, I think certainly aimed towards him. Because there's so much talent in AEW, so many young guys who deserve those spots. I’m very inspired by Christian Cage, obviously, and Adam Copeland as much as I'd hate to admit it. These guys can show that they haven't lost a step. They can still go and all the knowledge that they have, they can convey and pass on to the next generation by being in the ring with them as well."
McGuinness further admitted that he had no in-ring purpose other than beating The American Dragon.
"I've been like, wow. Getting back in the ring I felt like, wow, it is so strange realisation when you figure out that the only thing stopping you being a wrestler is you. Now, having said that I've certainly got no desire to step away from the announcing booth. I don't want to become a full-time wrestler. I don't really want to wrestle anymore, to be honest with you. Other than beating Bryan, obviously, because that’s our story. There's our history.” [H/T chrisvanvliet.com]
Bryan Danielson put his career on the line for a major match
Bryan Danielson recently won the Owen Hart Cup Tournament and is slated to challenge Swerve Strickland for the AEW world championship at All In 2024. Last week on Dynamite, The American Dragon also put his career on the line for the match against Swerve. Now the match at Wembley will be career vs. title.
Henceforth, it remains to be seen if Danielson will be able to save his career and also win the AEW World Title at All In this year.