Bryan Danielson Speaks On Difficulty Caused By CM Punk’s AEW Firing

CM Punk’s AEW release was sudden, and few expected it. That being said, AEW will carry on as they figure out a new direction in so many ways, especially on Collision.

Bryan Danielson has been helping Tony Khan as much as he can. WWE saw value in his creative insight, and AEW feels the same way. That being said, Danielson is helping to create some of the stories fans see on AEW television.

The American Dragon discussed the challenging situation of the Second City Saint in an interview with Sports Illustrated. Danielson, who had no reported problems with Punk during his tenure in WWE or currently in AEW, mentioned that losing someone as valuable as Punk is difficult. However, he emphasized the importance of everyone else continuing to fulfill their responsibilities.

In any job, when you lose somebody who’s very important, or you lose somebody you really like working with, that’s hard. But everyone keeps doing the job. And any time there is loss or controversy or struggle inside an organization, it’s a chance to bring people closer. It’s also a chance to divide people. So you have this thing where you can use struggle to make your life worse, or you can use struggle to make your life better.

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Bryan Danielson referenced the time when his father passed away to emphasize the significance of having faith in the process and gleaning valuable lessons from it. Thankfully, he has been able to get through that dark period of his life.

When I lost my father, I came out on the backside. I was worse. Struggling with my depression, I’ve come out of it better. So how you approach something and how you learn from something, that’s what makes the difference.

We will have to see how Bryan Danielson’s future in AEW pans out. He will face Zack Sabre Jr at WrestleDream on October 1st, which is a dream match for many fans. The event’s Seattle venue will make that match so much more special for the American Dragon.

CM Punk’s AEW exit left a big hole in the roster, but it’s one that Bryan Danielson will apparently fill on Collision. Tony Khan hinted during the press conference following All Out that Danielson’s new home may be the company’s Saturday night show.

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