Bryan Danielson previously announced that he plans to retire as a full-time wrestler this year, but it appears that the veteran wrestler has no plans of leaving the ring anytime soon.
In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, Danielson addressed his potential retirement from wrestling.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On how he never plans to fully retire: “Expect the best version of Bryan Danielson. After I am no longer wrestling full-time, that will be different. Unless something happens medically, I’ll never retire. Now will it be my best work? I don’t know. But there is something to be said about going out and performing in front of a small audience, which I am very passionate about.
On his thoughts on Will Ospreay: “Will is the modern evolution of wrestling. I’m really excited to be wrestling him. Think of all the history in St. Louis, especially with Wrestling at the Chase. I can’t wait for this show. This is a chance for me to produce my absolute best work.”
On facing Will Ospreay at AEW Dynasty 2024: “I’ll close my eyes during the match so I can feel what wrestling him feels like. Ever since I was forced to retire, I do that in my matches. Soon, I’m not going to feel that on a regular basis. I want to capture it in my memory. All I’ll have to do is close my eyes, and I’ll be there.”
Danielson will battle Will Ospreay tonight at AEW Dynasty in St. Louis, Missouri.
