August 24th 2024.
Coming up next is a weekend that could mark the end of an era for professional wrestling fans. Bryan Danielson, known as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, may retire at Wembley Stadium during AEW All In London. The American Dragon, also known as Daniel Bryan during his time in WWE, is highly regarded for his technical expertise. However, it's the more "absurd" moments that stand out in his memory.
Reflecting on his time as part of the odd couple partnership with Kane, known as Team Hell No, Bryan exclusively revealed to The Agency, "People often ask me what my proudest moment in WWE was. Many would expect me to say WrestleMania 30, but one of my proudest moments was actually a 10-minute live segment on Raw with Kane where we were trying to hug each other. And it lasted over 10 minutes! Two grown men just trying to hug each other, it was absurd."
Although Bryan is a fan of the AEW style of wrestling, he also embraces the silliness and absurdity that comes with it. He admitted that he doesn't like "weird mixes" in wrestling that combine humor and serious sports, but he's willing to throw himself wholeheartedly into either extreme.
In fact, Bryan's love for the absurd goes back to his early days in the wrestling business. He shared, "I love every extreme in wrestling. I'm just as happy booting an opponent as I am embracing the silliness. If [British wrestling promoter] Brian Dixon had paid me a little more, I would have never left Butlins holiday camps in the UK. I would still be there, doing my thing."
While some may consider playing a spoof character of the iconic WWE wrestler Kane as a "career low", Bryan sees it differently. He explained, "If someone had asked me to play Kane at Butlins, I would have been like, 'Oh, this is great!' I remember the first time I had to perform Rey Mysterio's 619 move. It wasn't for a Butlins show, but it was one of the town shows with Gangrel. I had never done a 619 before, and just because I was wearing a mask, Gangrel said, 'Hey, I bet they'd love a 619. Give me a 619!' And that's how it started. I was like, 'I don't know if I can do this!'"
Bryan's long and storied career may come to an end this weekend if he loses to current AEW World Heavyweight Champion Swerve Strickland at Wembley Stadium. When asked if he's ready to retire, he responded, "The idea of being at peace is something that I try to be with every possible outcome. So, with that said, yes. But I say that because that's my natural inclination. People may think, 'Oh, Bryan's at peace with losing. He doesn't care about the AEW Title.' But you and I are just talking, and I try to be at peace with whatever happens. That's the reality."
But don't mistake his peace for complacency. Wrestling is still Bryan's one true love, and he takes great joy from being a part of it. He explained, "The thing that really drives me from a wrestling standpoint is how much artistic fulfillment I get from it. And just the joy of doing it, especially knowing that my time is coming to an end relatively soon. It's kind of an absurd concept, even what pro wrestling is. But out of all the things I've done in my life, wrestling is the most fun."
So fans, get ready to say goodbye to one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, but also be prepared to enjoy one last amazing performance from Bryan Danielson at AEW All In London on Sunday, August 26 at Wembley Stadium. And if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, share them with The Agency entertainment team by emailing us, calling 020 3615 2145, or visiting our Submit Stuff page. We'd love to hear from you.
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