Bryan Danielson returns to AEW and embraces Jon Moxley on Dynamite

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The opening match of tonight’s (Sept. 30) special tribute to PAC on Dynamite saw Jon Moxley defend the AEW Continental championship against Orange Cassidy. One of the most interesting sequences of the bout saw Moxley humor Cassidy’s shtick by doing the lazy kicks. However, putting his hands in his pockets was still a bridge too far for the leader of the Death Riders. ‼️‼️‼️ Watch #AEWDynamite A Tribute to PAC on TBS & HBO Max pic.twitter.com/c8ZhjQtgdJ — All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 1, 2026 Both men tried to use PAC’s Brutalizer submission to win the match, but it was ultimately the champ who prevailed. What a finish to an incredible match! #AndStill! Watch #AEWDynamite A Tribute to PAC on TBS & HBO Max pic.twitter.com/fQfLwGTnzv — All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 1, 2026 Bryan Danielson’s music began to play soon after the match was over. The American Dragon was indeed in the building in Pittsburgh. Bryan stepped back inside an AEW ring in a very emotional scene where he hugged it out and cried with the man who ended his career nearly two years ago. Bryan Danielson is here, and he and Jon Moxley embrace! Watch #AEWDynamite A Tribute to PAC on TBS & HBO Max pic.twitter.com/aixStps1nq — All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 1, 2026 What was your reaction to seeing Danielson’s return and special moment with Moxley? Let me know in the comments below, Cagesiders. Catch up on all the results from AEW’s tribute to PAC in our Dynamite live blog right here.