Jack Perry pinned Bryan Danielson to secure a victory for The Elite in a chaotic Anarchy in the Arena match at AEW Double or Nothing. The match featured extreme violence, including Perry crashing a bus into Darby Allin and being set on fire. This was Perry's first AEW match since his suspension following a backstage altercation with CM Punk.
In a chaotic Anarchy in the Arena match at AEW's Double or Nothing, Jack Perry, despite being set on fire by Darby Allin, managed to pin Bryan Danielson to secure the win for his team. The match featured numerous wild spots, including Allin being hit by a truck and an attempt to hang him above the ring, before ending with The Elite's finishers taking down Danielson.
AEW Revolution 2024 saw Sting wrestle his final match, teaming with Darby Allin to defend the AEW World Tag Team Championship against Matthew and Nicholas Jackson. Other matches included Christian Cage successfully defending the TNT Championship against Daniel Garcia, and Eddie Kingston retaining the Continental Crown Championship against Bryan Danielson in a physical and personal war of attrition.
AEW Collision featured several matches in the Continental Classic tournament, including Bryan Danielson vs. Brody King and Eddie Kingston vs. Daniel Garcia. Claudio Castagnoli defeated Andrade El Idolo in a blue league match, while Orange Cassidy retained the AEW International Championship against Bryan Keith. Kris Statlander and Willow Nightingale won a Texas Street Fight against Mercedes Martinez and Diamante. Eddie Kingston emerged victorious over Daniel Garcia, and Bryan Danielson defeated Brody King in the main event.
AEW is set to host the Continental Classic tournament, featuring 12 participants competing in a round-robin format. The ultimate winner will become a triple crown champion, holding the Continental Classic Championship, the ROH World Championship, and the NJPW Strong Openweight Championship. Bryan Danielson is considered the favorite in the Blue League, while Jon Moxley is the favorite in the Gold League. Exciting matchups and potential upsets are expected throughout the tournament, with fans eagerly anticipating the outcome and hoping to see wrestlers surpass expectations.
AEW President Tony Khan's hyped 'special Dream Match' announcement turned out to be Bryan Danielson vs. Andrade El Idolo, which was met with disappointment as the two wrestlers had previously faced each other in WWE. The upcoming Collision and Battle of the Belts VIII events also feature other exciting matchups.
Ricky Starks and Big Bill Morrissey shockingly defeat FTR to become the new AEW World Tag Team Champions at AEW Collision. Adam Copeland confronts Christian Cage about their failed tag team, while Eddie Kingston successfully defends the ROH World Championship against Komander. Bryan Danielson has a great match against Kyle Fletcher, and other matches and segments round out the event. Overall, Collision delivers a hot start, fresh faces, and entertaining moments.
In the latest episode of AEW Collision, Ricky Starks & Big Bill defeat FTR to become the new AEW World Tag Team Champions. Bryan Danielson also emerges victorious in his match against Kyle Fletcher. Other highlights include Juice Robinson & The Gunns defeating Metalik, Gravity & Angelico, and Toni Storm defeating Kiera Hogan.
Bryan Danielson addresses rumors of Edge joining AEW, praising his wrestling mind and passion while emphasizing the benefits of having veterans who want to give back in the locker room. Speculation continues to grow as both WWE and AEW reportedly believe Edge may sign with AEW, with fans eagerly awaiting his potential debut at AEW WrestleDream.
AEW Collision on September 23 featured several matches, including title bouts between FTR and The Workhorsemen for the AEW tag titles, and Luchasaurus defending the TNT Championship against Darby Allin and Christian Cage. Other matches included Jay White vs. Andrade El Idolo, Hook and RVD vs. Matt Menard and Angelo Parker, and Ricky Starks vs. Bryan Danielson in a Texas Death Match. Christian Cage emerged as the new TNT Champion, while Bryan Danielson defeated Ricky Starks in the main event.
Bryan Danielson, also known as Daniel Bryan, announced on AEW Collision that he plans to make the next year the best of his career before wrapping things up when his daughter turns seven. While reports suggest he will step away from full-time wrestling, he may continue as a special attraction for AEW, potentially working on a part-time schedule. If he can find the right balance with his family, Danielson's love for professional wrestling may allow him to continue in a limited capacity.
All Elite Wrestling's All Out pay-per-view event is taking place tonight, featuring matches such as Orange Cassidy vs. Jon Moxley, Luchasaurus vs. Darby Allin, and Kenny Omega vs. Konosuke Takeshita. CM Punk was fired after a backstage fight, but AEW found a replacement in Bryan Danielson. The event has received mixed reactions due to the absence of Punk and the rushed nature of the card. The Chicago fans' response to Punk's absence will be closely watched.
AEW owner Tony Khan confirmed that the annual fall PPV event Full Gear will take place on November 18 in Los Angeles, and announced a surprise event called Wrestledream on October 1 in Seattle. Wrestledream will be a tribute to the late Japanese legend Antonio Inoki, and Khan is hopeful that New Japan Pro-Wrestling will be involved. Speculation suggests that Wrestledream could feature a big match for Bryan Danielson after he recovers from a broken arm. AEW has another PPV scheduled for next Sunday before focusing on these upcoming events.
Rumors suggest that Brock Lesnar is expected to appear at Money in the Bank to set up a match with Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam, while Austin Theory vs. Sheamus could be planned for SummerSlam as well. Gable Steveson is impressing at the WWE Performance Center, Bryan Danielson is working in creative for AEW, and Adam Cole and Britt Baker fell ill after a Comic Con appearance, leading to a postponed match. Konnan also guarantees a lucha libre show on a major U.S. network within the next two years.
Bryan Danielson's arm injury sustained during a match against Kazuchika Okada at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door is worse than initially thought, according to his wife Brie Garcia. An x-ray revealed the severity of the injury, which is expected to sideline Danielson for a longer period than originally anticipated.