December 29th 2024.
Bryan Danielson, also known as Daniel Bryan to WWE fans, could have had a very different career path. Despite becoming a multiple-time world champion and being one of the most influential wrestlers in WWE and AEW history, he revealed that he almost turned it all down for a career at Butlin's. In an exclusive interview with Metro, he shared that he used to love performing at Butlins with Brian Dixon and if he had been paid a little more, he would have never left. He even joked that he would still be at Butlins now, doing his thing.
Danielson's former wrestling rival, Nigel McGuinness, had previously shared his experience of appearing as a Fake Kane at holiday camps. Danielson also recalled his own early days on the circuit, where he would often wrestle against Fake Kanes. During a conversation in London before winning the AEW World Championship at Wembley Stadium in August, he laughed and said that he always wore his American Dragon mask and sang the American National Anthem, but would often forget the words. He fondly remembered those times as being so much fun.
While McGuinness considered his Fake Kane appearance to be a low point in his career, Danielson has always been happy to embrace the sillier side of professional wrestling. He explained that what may be embarrassing to some, are actually the things that he finds fun. He gave an example of when he had to dress up as Kane at a non-Butlins event for legendary promoter Brian Dixon. He also shared a hilarious moment when he had to deliver Rey Mysterio's signature 619 move, even though he had never done it before.
Danielson admitted that he was never fazed by the fun moments in the ring, but he would be more embarrassed by the actually bad times. He also revealed his connection with the UK, not just through wrestling, but also through his love for folk-punk singer Frank Turner. He explained that many of Turner's songs are about being on the road, and it resonates with him deeply.
Despite having fond memories of performing in the UK, including pranking William Regal before a match in Birmingham, Danielson's last performance in the country was in 2019. He shared that the fans in the UK are always a lot of fun and make the experience even better. He joked that wrestling crowds are already fun, but when they're in the UK, it's even more fun.
It's clear that Bryan Danielson has a special place in his heart for the UK, both in and out of the ring. From his early days performing at Butlins to his recent win at Wembley Stadium, he has always had a strong connection with the country and its fans.
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