Tony Khan addresses Bryan Danielson's absence from AEW programming

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Tony Khan addresses Bryan Danielson's absence from AEW programming
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Tony Khan explained the absence of Bryan Danielson from AEW events during an interview on the In The Weeds charity live stream. He stated that Danielson is currently at home recovering due to injuries, emphasizing the importance of allowing him time to rest and be with his family. Khan acknowledged the toll that the wrestling industry has taken on Danielson and indicated that there is no rush for him to return to the road or the ring. While fans may miss Danielson's commentary, Khan expressed his commitment to Danielson's well-being over pushing him to perform amid his injuries.

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  • Bryan Danielson is off the road to recover from injuries.
  • Tony Khan discussed Danielson's situation during a charity live stream.
  • Khan emphasized the need for Danielson to spend time with family.
  • Fans may miss Danielson's presence but his health is prioritized.
  • Khan believes it's important for Danielson to rest and not rush back.
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Plenty of AEW fans have been wondering what’s going on with AEW commentator Bryan Danielson, who has recently been missing from Dynamite and Collision. During an interview on In The Weeds’ charity live stream, President Tony Khan explained that the American Dragon is hurting and off the road to recover. “Bryan’s beat up, and I’ve been giving him time to rest and recover. I’d love to have Bryan out there all the time, but he’s been home and with his family, and he’s doing very well. But it’s a lot for Bryan being on the road, and a lot of the utility of Bryan stepping away from the ring and resting is him being home with his family and recovering, and trying to be off the road. So I’ve been trying to take the pressure of the road off Bryan. But when he’s able to travel more and be pain free, I think it will be great. I also think even just sitting in the chair and moving his head around in the monitor and stuff, it’s hard. It’s harder than people understand with the injuries he’s had. People don’t realize the toll that this business and this sport has taken on this man. He’s done so much for all of us. So, it means the world to have him in AEW, and be part of this family, but also that means now he’s done everything he can in the ring for AEW at this point, and I don’t need to drag him out and beat him up every week even more when he’s hurting.” If anybody is still wondering if Bryan made the correct decision to stop wrestling nearly two years ago, I think Khan’s answer makes it very clear that Danielson’s body shouldn’t be taking any more bumps in a wrestling ring. Do you miss Bryan Danielson’s commentary as of late on AEW programming? Let me know your thoughts on Khan’s response about Danielson in the comments below, Cagesiders.

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