Bryan Danielson Reveals WWE Legal Challenge Over 'Yes' Chant During AEW All In Texas

During AEW All In: Texas weekend, Bryan Danielson revealed that WWE contacted him with restrictions regarding his use of the iconic 'Yes!' chant, which he popularized during his WWE career. While WWE expressed concerns about the chant being used in AEW, Danielson clarified that he personally does not say 'yes' but only raises his fingers in the air, leaving the crowd to start the chant, and he does not want to cause legal trouble for anyone. He expressed that the situation felt odd and somewhat frustrating but respected WWE's different values. Despite WWE's attempts to control the chant, Danielson acknowledged it is impossible to stop the fans from continuing it, emphasizing that the chant now belongs to the audience rather than any one company. Danielson retired from full-time competition in 2024 but remains involved with AEW behind the scenes. His legacy and the fan-driven nature of the 'Yes!' chant highlight the limits of WWE's intellectual property claims in this context.