Tony Khan Addresses Bryan Danielson’s AEW Status Amid TV Absence

AEW President Tony Khan has addressed the status of Bryan Danielson amid his ongoing absence from the company’s programming.

Last competing at AEW WrestleDream in October in what was his last match as a full-time wrestler, the status of Bryan Danielson in AEW has been the subject of much speculation as fans wonder whether we’ll see The American Dragon compete again.

Speaking on the Way of the Blade podcast, Tony Khan addressed Danielson’s current status, while also putting over the veteran’s importance to the company behind-the-scenes as well as in the ring:

“I still work with Bryan Danielson. He’s still a big part of my office. He’s not on the show, and he’s been injured and maybe retired for good, but he’s never said he’s done for good, and I hope that there’s some possibility he will be able to return to wrestling from the injuries and the way he left, but he’s still a part of AEW, so I’m still very fortunate to work with Bryan.

“I talk to Bryan almost every day. He’s got a great mind for wrestling, and he’s somebody that I’m really pleased and blessed came into AEW and got involved with us. He’s a great person in and out of the ring, and he’s a great leader in AEW.”

Danielson recently said it was 50-50 as to whether he competes inside a wrestling ring again, with his hope being to avoid having to undergo neck surgery, even if that then means he has to retire for good.

We will provide updates on Danielson’s potential return to AEW TV as any information becomes available.

Transcript via WrestlingNews.co