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Bryan Danielson

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Key facts

Full name Bryan Lloyd Danielson[1]
Born May 22, 1981[1]
Birthplace Aberdeen, Washington, U.S.[1]
Occupation Professional wrestler[1]
Ring name in WWE Daniel Bryan[1]
Current promotion All Elite Wrestling (AEW)[1]

Bryan Danielson is an American professional wrestler and sports commentator, best known for his time in WWE as Daniel Bryan and currently performing with All Elite Wrestling (AEW).

Context

Bryan Danielson is an American professional wrestler and sports commentator who performs for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) [1]. He is also known for wrestling in WWE under the name Daniel Bryan [1]. He is signed to AEW and works there as a color commentator for Dynamite and as a part-time in-ring performer [1]. Sources describe him as semi-retired, noting he ended full-time wrestling in 2024 [1]. He is widely described as being known in WWE as Daniel Bryan from 2010 to 2021 [1]. He is also identified as a former or current champion in wrestling profiles, including AEW and WWE titles [1].

Documented claims

  • Bryan Danielson is an American professional wrestler and sports commentator. [1]
  • He is known for wrestling in WWE under the name Daniel Bryan. [1]
  • He is signed to AEW and works as a color commentator for Dynamite. [1]
  • He has used the nickname The American Dragon. [1]

Questions and answers

Why did Bryan Danielson leave the WWE?

Bryan Danielson left WWE in 2021 and subsequently joined AEW, where he continues to work as a wrestler and commentator [1].

Is Bryan Danielson retiring from AEW?

Bryan Danielson is semi-retired and ended full-time wrestling in 2024, but he remains signed to AEW as a part-time performer [1].

Will Bryan Danielson ever return to the WWE?

There is no information about a return to WWE; he is currently with AEW [1].

Sources

  1. Bryan Danielson - Facts @ Wrestlingdata.com — wrestlingdata.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People