After defeating Claudio Castagnoli and PAC in the main event of AEW Dynamite, Bryan Danielson took to the mic to thank the lively Spokane crowd and ask them a few important questions. He asked if they were fans of his tag team partner Wheeler Yuta, if they wanted to see him beat Jon Moxley at AEW WrestleDream, and if they wanted to see him "kick [Moxley's] f**king head in." The passionate address, which also included a "Yes!" chant, showcased the immense energy and fan support surrounding Danielson's upcoming match at AEW WrestleDream.
AEW's highly anticipated WrestleDream event was filled with excitement and surprises, but the main event between Jon Moxley and Bryan Danielson ended in a jarring and controversial moment. While the match itself was excellent, the post-match events once again saw Danielson being suffocated with a plastic bag, which many felt was distasteful and took away from his final match as a full-time professional wrestler. In another championship match, Mark Briscoe retained his Ring of Honor World Championship against Chris Jericho in an impressive showdown.
After a shocking defeat at the hands of Jon Moxley, Bryan Danielson's full-time career as a wrestler has come to an end. The match ended with Danielson being submitted by a rear naked choke and being taken out on a stretcher. The betrayal from Wheeler Yuta and subsequent assault from Claudio Castganoli, PAC, Marina Shafir, and Moxley left the AEW roster and fans in disbelief. Consider supporting Fightful and keeping their content free by allowing ads on their site.