EP. 336 - Bryan Danielson fantasy books AEW Forbidden Door: London (All Elite Wrestling)

May 1, 2025

Join the legendary Bryan Danielson, one of the greatest technical wrestlers of all time, as he discusses his career, including a heartfelt look back at his iconic Wembley Stadium match. He shares insights on his new roles in AEW, mentorship, and the fantasy booking of dream matches. Bryan also dives into personal stories about family celebrations, unrecognized wrestling gimmicks, and even playful banter about pop culture crossover with Taylor Swift. Expect humor, wrestling anecdotes, and a passion for the sport that will keep you entertained!

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ANECDOTE

Wrestling Victory with Family

Bryan Danielson reflects that winning the AEW World title at Wembley Stadium was his favorite career moment. - His family being there, especially his kids celebrating ringside, made the occasion deeply special.

ANECDOTE

Undecided On Retirement

Bryan explains he's never declaring retirement despite being physically limited and exhausted. - His last months in-ring were so taxing that he felt ready to be done after extensive pain and sleepless nights.

ADVICE

Multi-Role Backstage Consultant

Bryan serves as a consultant and disciplinary committee member in AEW, assisting creatively behind the scenes. - He juggles various roles, giving feedback and helping with wrestling promotion when called upon by Tony Khan.

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Y-E-S! The greatest technical wrestler in the world, proud father and submission machine, Bryan Danielson, is our guest on Episode 336 of Sappenin' Podcast! The former All Elite Wrestling world champion returns for an exclusive update on his rumoured retirement status, new backstage roles and how he'd book AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door: London. In this conversation, The American Dragon reflects on his most famous wins, headlining Wembley Stadium vs WrestleMania, why we haven't seen him on TV recently, brutal injuries, wholesome family celebrations, unappreciated gimmicks, his love for an acoustic punk playlist, wrestling mentorship, William Regal advice vs helping new talent, Kyle Fletchers beautiful head, who would make the perfect wrestling band, trying to antagonise Taylor Swift, secret butlins camps, bad ketchup, wild UK crowd chants, behind the scenes gossip and more! Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!

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