The 43-year-old wrestling legend was taken away on a stretcher after his final match, leaving fans heartbroken.

Bryan Danielson, better known to WWE fans as Daniel Bryan, recently faced off against Jon Moxley in a highly anticipated match at AEW WrestleDream. However, what was supposed to be a thrilling showdown turned into a shocking and emotional twist for the 43-year-old star.

After making a sensational comeback from a previous forced retirement due to injury in 2016, Danielson joined rival wrestling company All Elite Wrestling in 2021. Despite winning the world championship title at Wembley Stadium in August, he had made it clear that he would retire from his full-time career once he lost the gold.

And that's exactly what happened this past weekend, as Moxley emerged victorious and launched a brutal attack on Danielson with the help of fellow Blackpool Combat Club alumni Wheeler Yuta. This included a repeat of last month's infamous plastic bag stunt, leaving fans in shock.

Despite the valiant efforts of other wrestlers like Darby Allin and Orange Cassidy, Danielson was left lying in the ring and even had to be stretchered out as the show came to a close. This marked the end of his full-time wrestling career, much to the disappointment of some fans who were left furious by the outcome.

Others, however, were simply left emotional and grateful to have witnessed Danielson's final match as an active, full-time wrestler. Many took to social media to express their gratitude and pay tribute to the legend they had watched grow and evolve over the years.

Throughout his 25-year career, Danielson had made a name for himself in various wrestling companies such as Ring of Honor, WWE, and now AEW. But as he had previously stated, he was ready to step back from the grueling full-time schedule, especially after experiencing some physical limitations during a recent match with Kazuchika Okada on October 2.

In an interview with Yahoo Sports, Danielson revealed that he had started losing strength in his legs during the match and had to seek medical attention afterward. Despite this setback, he remained grateful for the opportunity to compete and acknowledged that it was time for him to take a step back.

As fans continue to process the end of Danielson's full-time career, many are left wondering what the future holds for the American Dragon. But for now, we can all look back on his incredible journey and say #ThankYouBryan for everything he has given to the world of professional wrestling.

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