Bryan Danielson Retires After Losing to Moxley

Bryan Danielson's match against Jon Moxley at AEW WrestleDream marked the end of his full-time wrestling career as Moxley defeated him for the AEW World Championship. Following the match, Danielson was subjected to a brutal attack by Moxley and the Blackpool Combat Club, leaving him injured and stretchered out of the arena. Danielson has been wrestling without a contract for some months and is now considered a free agent, though AEW hopes he will continue to appear occasionally. Despite his injuries, with neck surgery likely needed, Danielson expressed readiness for retirement, contrasting this with his 2016 forced retirement from WWE due to concussions. He reflected positively on his time in AEW, valuing the creative freedom and in-ring style it allowed him. As his career winds down, his contributions to both WWE and AEW have solidified his legacy as a versatile and respected performer.