Bryan Danielson Open to Wrestling Comeback Despite Injuries

Bryan Danielson, the veteran wrestler known as the American Dragon, has left open the possibility of returning to the ring despite ongoing neck injuries that forced his full-time retirement last year. In recent interviews, Danielson expressed cautious optimism about a potential comeback, even as the demands of his new role in All Elite Wrestling have exacerbated his physical challenges.

Danielson stepped away from in-ring competition in October 2024 following a loss to Jon Moxley at AEW WrestleDream. Long plagued by spinal degeneration and neck issues, he cited the cumulative toll of his career as the primary reason for the decision. Since then, he has remained active with AEW, taking on a full-time position as a commentator for Dynamite starting in September 2025. The role, which he has described as enjoyable, requires weekly travel that has intensified his symptoms.

Before assuming commentary duties, Danielson entertained the idea of occasional matches. He recalled a period around the Forbidden Door event in August 2024 when he believed wrestling a few times a year might be feasible. However, the rigors of the road quickly dispelled those thoughts. "The traveling is so hard on...