AEW star Bryan Danielson has shared his honest thoughts on the possibility of him competing in a NJPW G1 Climax tournament before he retires.
Danielson has expressed his desire to wrestle in NJPW’s grueling annual round robin tournament on numerous occasions since leaving WWE in 2021.
With the popular star recently indicating that he only has one more year left as a full-time performer, many fans have questioned whether Danielson will ever get to compete this international wrestling career goal.
Speaking on the Getting Over podcast, Danielson stated that he still has ‘delusions’ about competing in a G1 Climax tournament, but thinks it would be an irresponsible thing to do at this point in his career.
When asked about a potential G1 run, Danielson said:
“I don’t know. Sometimes, I have delusions of doing the G1. I think that’s what they are. I think they’re delusions in the sense of, that’s something I’ve wanted to do forever and ever and ever.
“I’ve never been able to do it. ‘This year would be the year to do it,’ except, is it? By the time the next G1 rolls around, I’ll be 43, and with how many injuries…that’s a big part of why I want to step away from full-time wrestling too.
“To do this, I love doing this, but it’s not worth the expense of my health later on in life. I’ve already had enough injuries as it is. Right now, I feel like the injuries that I’ve had are manageable in the sense of long-term.
“I’m constantly doing stuff for my neck so that my neck isn’t bad when I’m 70. The concussion stuff, I do my best, but all of us, we’re just hoping for the best. We don’t know.
“There is no concrete science on it. I think now, doing a G1, might be a little irresponsible of me, in comparison to what my overall long-term goals are, which is being there for my kids and there for my family.”
Danielson will face off against a NJPW titleholder at AEW WrestleDream, with the Blackpool Combat Club member set to battle NJPW World TV Champion Zack Sabre Jr.
Check out the announced card for AEW WrestleDream right here.
Transcription via Fightful.
Want to know more about what goes on outside the ring? WrestleTalk proudly presents Wrestling Unmasked, a new book that explores the untold stories, the politics, and the endless drama that unfolds behind the scenes. It’s time to experience wrestling like never before! Buy your copy here!
Trending
- New WWE SmackDown Announcer Confirmed
- WWE Star Undergoes Surgery For Facial Injury Suffered During Match
- WWE Star Reacts To Sexyy Red Commenting On Their Appearance
- New WWE Signing Addresses Their Future With The Company
- WWE Star’s Absence From Championship Qualifiers Explained
- WWE Bloodline Backstage Concern Revealed
- Reason For WWE Star’s Recent Major Push Revealed
- WWE & Saudi Arabia Partnership Big Update
- WWE Star Never Having Another Match Against GUNTHER
- WWE Talent Comments After ‘Abducting’ Two Stars