Daniel Bryan / Bryan Danielson confirms his AEW contract expires in August

Wyatt family is getting back together

He can’t fake CTE induced seizures or bleed for no reason in WWE, so I’d imagine he’ll stay with AEW.

It would be a hilariously damning departure if he went back to WWE. Coffin meet nail type stuff

GTFO

He's going to be a producer in AEW and do matches occasionally

So, "no" to the "yes" movement? ( what if he had a beef with Punk whereupon he could say he "chased" him from one franchise to the other ?)

Kinda dont want him to come back to be another CM Punk and do nothing. He will never be the same as his 2013 run. Thanks Vince..

If he goes back to wwe awesome ,If he says in aew good for him as long as he is happy and is more careful .

I think he stays, from what I've heard he does way too much backstage / developmental stuff. If he goes back to WWE I feel like it's going to say a lot about AEW behind the scenes

He will probably stay in AEW and start a Part-Time schedule, but I would LOVE the retirement tour to come to WWE so we can get a few more dream matches, Gunther, Carmelo Hayes, Ilja Dragunuv, etc.

More than likely will stay in AEW. He has more wrestling freedom and he’s already accomplished so much in WWE that it doesn’t feel like it’s worth going back just to put the new people over. Thought whichever he chooses, I’ll still be excited.

I can see him staying in AEW

Come back home to WWE. It’s what Connor would have wanted.

He should go back to WWE for one last run!

Stay in AEW I find him boring.

I'm a far bigger WWE fan than AEW fan, but personally I hope he stays in AEW. For some reason Daniel Bryan never connected with me outside of his Planet's Champion run, but Bryan Danielson, oh my god, every time I see him do anything it's absolutely magical. Promos, matches both long and short, ect, he's my favorite part of AEW

You just know he’s going to make atleast 1 appearance for Wwe before he hangs them up for good. Hell of a wrestler. Top 5 technical wrestlers Bret angle Benoit Bryan

He’s fucking boring. I hope him and Dean Ambrose stay away forever!

Stay in AEW

Ok if Daniel Bryan returns to wwe I’m going to lose it in a good way

I wouldn't be surprised if AEW released a few more people just to keep Bryan Danielson in AEW. Why? Because Tony Khan can't book correctly.

I'd like to see him back in WWE. Put him on a Roman-level schedule, and have him turn up just to have a banger of a match at a PLE every 3 months

I'd like to see him back in WWE. Put him on a Roman-level schedule, and have him turn up just to have a banger of a match at a PLE every 3 months

WWE return

I'll bet that he will end his career in AEW.

He left WWE because he wanted to bleed a lot and wrestle on indies. He's done both of those now, maybe he got it out of his system. That being said, with his health issues I don't think it would be wise to make him a full-time WWE superstar.

Somehow I don't think he would want to work in the office. Would he be satisfied as a trainer or producer? I also doubt it.

I don't think there's a space for him in WWE now, and I think leaving in the first place was a mistake.

I'm going to a comic convention in Niagara Falls  in June to meet him.

I would.like to get him to sign the autobiography he wrote during his time in WWE.

With him being an AEW wrestler now, it's there any chance.hell delince to sign it?

He should retire before he ends up like Mick Foley and can't tie his own shoelaces..

His brain and body has suffered enough,no need to destroy your body for 356 "fans"

He’s openly staying with AEW

He‘s gonna be an EVP for sure

Cody vs Bryan WILL put bums in seats.

I love Bryan but he’s not coming back lol. He’ll do the HOF and MAYBE one match at a Wrestlemania but that’s years from now.

I guess it's the right time for returning.

He will probably end up in the same position as AJ and Nakamura, but at the moment WWE is peaking and is just done with Roman's storyline so the time is right.

He needs to get back with ecofriendly heel gimmick and he's ready for a Cody feud

Honestly it’d be the best thing for him, besides one off “dream matches” with random Japanese wrestlers every 6 months, aew has squandered him

He’s big on giving back , I could see him going back to WWE for a chance to wrestle some of the NXT talent and teach at the performance center .

He has nothing to gain from going back. He already went over Evolution to win one of the biggest Wrestlemania main events of all time. He doesn't seem like a guy who chases paychecks, and TK can definitely afford to pay him well anyway. Nor does he want the typical E schedule.

And WWE has nothing to gain from having him back. They just crowned a new face of the company, they have incredible talent flourishing under a new and highly successful Chief of Creative, and they're not lacking in backstage vets with the likes of HBK, Regal, and Punk (yes I said it, he can be a good influence when he wants to play ball).

The only possible reason Bryan goes back is if TK doesn't renew his contract and HHH gives him a part-time semi-wrestling role with an easy schedule, and I can't see either happening.

I guess he's gonna end his career at AEW. He did promise his daughter that he would spend more time with her so I presume retirement is not far

Mate now Vince is gone lots of them will come back to WWE if given the chance

Bro gets to wrestle who he wants, how he wants, wherever he wants. His passions align with an independent spirit and the money AEW adds to that, its best for him and heck best for Pro wrestling.

I think he will take time away and at least semi retire or fully retire in ring. Where I think he might come back to WWE for is a legends deal or a backstage role as an agent/producer or trainer. I think one of those roles would be something he would love to do especially in NXT.

He's said many times, he's retiring. It's time for him to go home and just be a father.

Would be pretty big for him IMO if he could end up working alongside HBK. I mean Shawn trained him. I feel like in the ring, they are pretty like-minded.

Nah I think he’s staying. I’m highly sure after WrestleDream he’ll work a more part time schedule and work majority of the time as a backstage producer.

I think if he returns he will get the same treatment as Styles and Nakamura.

AEW is a sinking ship doubt he stays

Wasn't he supposed to be retiring? If I remember correctly, he repeatedly said before that this is his last contract and would be spending time at home

There is no room or need for him in WWE. If anything the E needs to lose some talent.

In this current era of WWE, they seem to be more open to having guest wrestlers from other promotions as well as mentioning other promotions. I hope it can reach a point where they'd be open to having Danielson make appearances and maybe even have matches with the likes of Gunther and Ilja Dragonuv

He said it himself that he promised his daughter he’d retire by the time she hit a certain age. She’s either almost that age or at that age.

He should go back to WWE when he goes in the HOF. That’s it. Maybe a suprise appearance here and there.

Overrated bum should retire

I think he could come to WWE, if he wanted to of course.

WWE is a bit oversaturated with main event caliber talent right now. It’d be cool to see Bryan return, but wouldn’t be too upset if he didn’t.

Bryan danielson might retire he said in an interview

Basement will turn on him instantly and will come up with some bullshit reasonings like "he will back up Laurinaitis"

I just think AEW will offer him more prominence & longevity in a backstage role than WWE would. They already have a billion former talents that are producers etc.

Stay in AEW, get paid, work part time, continue to be the leader you are in the back & transition to a major role in the back. Fairytale last run in the E would be dope tho but I think AJ deserves to have that eventually.

AEW has a lighter schedule watch him work a few guys a year if he gets bored with not enough ring time he might beg his daughter to let him work more

I doubt he'll go back to WWE until he retires for good.

Nxt

He said that he was going to stop being a full-time performer later this year (I was at the Collision where he announced this).

He could always change his mind, but I think AEW is a better fit for him. I'd love to see him wrestle guys in WWE again, but he has a lot more freedom to wrestle whoever he wants if he's in AEW or the independents, even on a limited schedule.

But if/when he eventually retires completely from the ring, he'd do well in WWE as a trainer or match producer

He'll remain at AEW. There some heroic aspect of trying save a sinking ship. Also money would be better. Tony already told he would make Danielson his next in line.

AEW can keep his weird ass. He's one of the most overrated wrestlers ever.

This is true, but in the interview, he also said he wants to retire at Wrestledream since it's in his hometown... that would require him to sigh an extension. But anything is possible.

Fantasy booking, BCC all come back to WWE together as their AEW characters for a short run. Have them be heels and they could face off against babyface super team of Cody, Seth and Roman. And then we get the SHIELD triple threat

Naaah. Dont want him in WWE. He’s useless in there

Daniel Bryan vs Gunther please

Hopefully he retires. Dont wanna see brain damageson in wwe again. Good riddance

I know he can pull a lot more strings in AEW, but man I would really love him back in the WWE. If HHH made him a Lesnar-like deal, maybe something could be possible. Idk, but just imagine Bryan vs Gunther, Bryan vs Chad Gable, Daniel Bryan vs Bobby Lashley, Bryan vs Dragunov. So many dream matches.

I liked the eco championship. Idk if it’s a good time for him to come back. He’s a small guy who makes the bigger guys look silly and a lot of his skillset ends up being Golu Spirit Bomb crowd give me your energy stuff.

Honestly Bryan could be AEW’s HHH once he retires full time, if Tony would loosen the reins and let him become the booker. Obviously not comparing one companies success vs the other, just the fact that Bryan could be the change AEW needs.

aew to lose both cody, cm punk and then danielson would be really tough to recover from.

If AEW is smart they'll over pay to keep this man and attempt to resurrect that show. If Bryan is smart he'll jump on the WWE bandwagon

I don't see him in WWE for one reason. An office job.

Bryan Danielson could legit become the number 2 guy in AEW under Tony Khan and Khan would be foolish not to make him that. If WWE wants to make an offer, basically fire whatever executive and make Bryan that. I think the schedule is a positive too.

But yeah, I just don't think WWE can offer him the type of position AEW could. Now maybe Bryan just wants to wrestle every now and then and be on a part time deal, but I also think he enjoys contributing. He could contribute that way in WWE but again, could he be as high up the ladder?

WWE part time, probably working behind the scenes with Regal in NXT. A Hall of Fame induction at some stage too.

He should beat cody rhodes and bring back the eco friendly title 🧌

His stay in aew has been forgettable.

Shads kid will empty his wallet and get on his knees to beg to stay.

He said he promised his kids he’s gonna leave or some thing to her affect

He's probably staying in AEW. He's one of TK's most trusted hands backstage. He has no good reason to go back to WWE, he's done everything there is to do and he seems to be having the time of his life before he semi-retires this year.

He's never going back to WWE.

His job is to lose to all the free agents

If he's not going to be a full time wrestler, I think he could work with AEW AND WWE. Doing occasional WWE appearances with a legends contract and occasional AEW shows while continuing to act as a consultant for TK. He's openly stated that he never wants to fully retire. He's also close with the higher ups in both companies. If anyone can bridge the gap between both companies it's Bryan

I've heard good things about him, would be a good pick up for NXT.

Extends AEW deal very short term so he can do Wembley, then leaves. Comes back to WWE as an occasional Big 4 PLE match participant and eventual HOF inductee but otherwise stays home. Maybe same type of schedule as Cena has now.

I thought it was implied he’s stopping full-time but will stay around to wrestle periodically because he can’t help himself and wants to wrestle so many people still.

Also he helps with behind the scenes stuff running the AEW shows so I don’t see him leaving anytime soon but there have been bigger surprises.

I just don’t see it happening. Him and Tony are close. Like, if I die, I told my Dad to give the company to you type of close. That was legit said.

He needs to go back to WWE for one last run and a HoF induction

He's pretty over in AEW. Plus, he's gained a lot of favor from Tony Khan to get a lot of his dream matches. I think he's done everything he can do in WWE but I wouldn't ruin rule out a Legends contract. Although it's more likely he'd strike a part-time deal with Tony Khan.

He’ll definitely come back at one point for a surprise Royal Rumble moment or HOF induction.

Non exclusive Legends contract similar to Jake Roberts

Think he end his wrestling career with AEW. There no bad blood between Danielson and WWE, but think WWE schedule plus his health make it seem more likely he sticks with AEW

Zero chance he goes back to WWE. I would love it, though. I need Daniel Bryan vs Gunther and Daniel Bryan vs Ilja Dragunov. I need it.

Hooray, though, more of Bryan Danielson vs......Will Ospreay. 😒😴 I guess he wants to clown around and act like the circus tricks and no selling is what wrestling is now. He really does not deserve the amount of talent he has, as Indy minded as he is. Somebody who respects the business should have the natural aptitude he has, because he doesn't want to put it to good use anymore.

He’s jumping ship for sure. Unless Tony wants to double his salary or something outrageous

WWE, part time

He's gonna go back to wwe and wrestle tbar for 2 months

It's his last year as a full time wrestler I think. So I could see him not re-signing, but still wrestling for them, going to the indies maybe, and new Japan, possibly even a WWE return for a match or something. He could be a free agent, but I could also see him staying and helping backstage.

If I’m not mistaken, when he left he said that he was told the door was always open for him so there’s a chance! Two Survivor Series returns, two years in a row? 😮‍💨

Wishful thinking he goes back to wwe for a final run..,but probably super low chance of happening

If he does one last minor run in wwe, him vs Dragunov would go so hard

Lol. Why would he go back to wwe? He and hhh don’t get along…

I mean, I hope he goes back to WWE, because I would fly my happy ass wherever WWE wanted me to go for the opportunity to see Danielson vs. GUNTHER or Rhodes. But my actual answer is that, more than anything, he should go wherever makes him happiest.

He literally says in the interview he wants to wrestle his last full time match at AEW's WrestleDream in October lol.

He's re-signing without a doubt.

He’s moved on from WWE

He doesn't need to come back full time. Just a rumble to mania run and put over someone. It would be fun.

No way he’s coming back he’s at the tail end of his career and is making a small fortune to do whatever he likes in a lighter schedule

I have zero interest in him coming back, he did too much fed badding and he’ll bring back all the neckbeard marks that left wwe’s fanbase

Would love to see him go part-time in WWE, and have some great matches against Gunther, Ilja, Cody, the like. Eventually retire at Wrestlemania and go into the HOF. But I suspect that he’ll stay with AEW in some capacity, either as a wrestler or backstage, and that’s probably what’s best for him and his family

I’d be baffled if he wouldn’t return, if only to work with and out over the massive amount of brilliant talent they have now.

The main issue is that WWE wouldn’t allow him to wrestle these dumb strong style matches he loves so much, so that would be an issue.

If Bryan could learn to live with the fact he can’t wrestle like he’s 20 and on the indies anymore, he could easily go down to NXT and be their flagship guy.

AEW is deader the a door nail.