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Bryan Danielson Makes Shock Return To AEW Ring

By Lyle Kilbane • Published Jun 19, 2025 09:10 EDT
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Bryan Danielson has finally returned to an AEW ring as he saves one of his heroes from an attack.

Going into 2024, it was well known that it would be the final year of Bryan Danielson’s career as an active wrestler. Danielson conducted numerous interviews, making it clear that he planned to retire, as his AEW contract, which he had signed three years earlier, was set to expire.

Nobody could have predicted how his time in the company would come to an end, however. Shortly after winning the AEW World Championship, the Blackpool Combat Club turned on Danielson with a vicious attack. That all led to Jon Moxley defeating Danielson for the AEW World Title and apparently ending his in-ring career.

Now, at AEW Grand Slam Mexico, however, the American Dragon is back, at least for one night.

Bryan Danielson Saves Blue Panther

After AEW Grand Slam Mexico went off the air, Blue Panther wrestled Lee Moriarty in a match taped for ROH x CMLL Global Wars. After the bout, Moriarty, The Infantry, and Shane Taylor attacked Panther before Bryan Danielson’s music hit, and he sent some luchadors to save the day for Blue Panther. Danielson then delivered a Busaiku Knee before hugging it out with Blue Panther in the ring. At the end of the segment, Final Countdown played to the delight of the fans.