Backstage update on WWE's reaction towards Bryan Danielson after he joined AEW - Reports
Despite no longer being with the company, WWE still thinks very highly of "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson.
Bryan Danielson departed WWE and debuted on All Elite Wrestling in September. While several wrestlers have left WWE unhappy in recent years, that isn't the case with Bryan Danielson, who has gone on record several times since signing with AEW to state how much he enjoyed his time at WWE.
According to Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select, WWE sources spoke very highly of the way he handled his final match with Roman Reigns on SmackDown. One source stated to Fightful:
"Bryan handled things so well that a lot of people didn't think he was actually leaving or taking any time off. We couldn't have asked for more."
Bryan Danielson's WWE contract expired shortly after his Universal title match against Roman Reigns on SmackDown.
We've learned a bunch about Bryan Danielson's last six months in WWE
- WrestleMania, Royal Rumble
- Leaving WWE
- A possible return
- The once mentioned Kevin Owens team.
Now on @FightfulSelect.
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Will Bryan Danielson return to WWE?
Even though Danielson now finds himself under contract with All Elite Wrestling, it hasn't stopped the WWE Universe from hoping that he will return to the company somewhere down the line.
Based on WWE sources SRS has spoken to, it doesn't sound out of the realm of possibility. Stating that since Danielson left on "very good terms," they believe the door is very much open for him to return to WWE in the future if that's what he wants to do.
Right now, however, it seems he is having a great time in All Elite Wrestling as he will be competing in the finals of the AEW World Title Eliminator Tournament at Full Gear on November 13.
Watch the highlights from the classic match between @bryandanielson and @MadKing1981 in the semifinals of the #AEW World Title Eliminator Tournament | #AEWRampage, 10/29/21
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