Current World Champion Wants Defence Against Bryan Danielson

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EC3 wants to defend the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship against a top AEW star under one condition.

At NWA 75th Anniversary Show, EC3 defeated Tyrus to win the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship.

This latest milestone for the former WWE star is a long way from his humble beginnings in the wrestling world that saw him as a rookie during season four of the original NXT with Bryan Danielson, known as Daniel Bryan, as his pro.

With Danielson announcing that he is in his final year of his full-time run, it seems like EC3 wants to lock horns with his former mentor.

Speaking on The Kurt Angle Show, EC3 was asked if he would like to defend the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Title against Bryan Danielson. He answered:

“I would 100%, as long as the small package is outlawed.”

“I worked with Daniel Bryan once, we did one match against each other on NXT season four.”

“You wrestle good guys, and then you lock up with a guy like that and it’s, ‘Oh, this is how it’s supposed to be.’ Just that moment takes you up to the next level.” 

Danielson has been known for his very tight small package since his days as Ring of Honor World Champion in the 2000s.

EC3 is set to make his next defense of the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship against Thom Latimer at NWA Samhain.

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