Bryan Danielson is undoubtedly one of many premier skilled wrestlers worldwide, having competed on the highest echelons for a few years. Nevertheless, his physique is carrying down and he has now revealed how that performed a think about him not competing within the G1 Climax match this yr.
Bryan Danielson has been coping with neck accidents in latest months. In Might, he disclosed that medical doctors had suggested him he would quickly want surgical procedure, and by June, he talked about that his neck was nonetheless in poor situation. Regardless of these points, Danielson is ready to problem Swerve Strickland for the AEW World Championship at AEW All In.
Bryan Danielson had beforehand proven curiosity in collaborating within the G1 Climax match, particularly after his appearances at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 and his match towards Zack Sabre Jr. at NJPW New Starting in Osaka in February. Regardless of his enthusiasm, Danielson was not included within the match lineup.
Whereas chatting with Justin Barrasso of Sports activities Illustrated, Danielson shared that he expressed his need to compete within the G1 to NJPW booker Gedo through the winter. He talked about that his pleasure concerning the match was excessive after his latest match in Japan, however he acknowledged that it appeared unlikely on the time.
“Over the winter, I advised Gedo, the booker in New Japan, ‘I’d like to do the G1 this yr!’ I’d simply wrestled Zack Sabre in Japan [in February]. I used to be so excited. All of it occurred within the warmth of the second. I want to assume it might be attainable. I don’t restrict prospects in my thoughts. However it appears unlikely.”
Danielson cited his well being as a serious concern, particularly ongoing neck points. Even when Tony Khan had been to permit him to take part, Danielson talked about that he can be hesitant to be away from his household for an prolonged interval. He additionally famous that his spouse won’t help the thought because of well being issues. Whereas Danielson has all the time wished to compete within the G1, he acknowledged that it won’t be possible for him presently.
“My neck isn’t doing actual nice proper now. So there’s my well being. However even when Tony [Khan] freed me up for your entire summer season and stated, ‘Go do the G1,’ I wouldn’t need to go away my spouse and youngsters for that lengthy. I don’t assume my spouse would assume it was good for my well being, both. I’ve all the time wished to do the G1. I don’t know if that’s going to be within the playing cards for me, and that’s OK.”
Now we have additionally reported that the American Dragon is going through well being issues forward of AEW All In. Nonetheless, it’s unlucky Danielson by no means acquired to compete within the G1 Climax match however followers no less than acquired to see him within the Continental Traditional final yr, which nonetheless mattered.
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