Wheeler Yuta Explains Reason for Turning Against Bryan Danielson at AEW WrestleDream

Wrestling fans were left stunned when Wheeler Yuta betrayed Bryan Danielson during the climactic moments of AEW WrestleDream. In the main event, Danielson defended the AEW World Championship against Jon Moxley, only to pass out, losing his title to his former Blackpool Combat Club teammate. However, the night took a darker turn when Moxley, with the help of Claudio Castagnoli, PAC, and Marina Shafir, attempted to suffocate Danielson with a plastic bag.

Initially, Darby Allin and Wheeler Yuta seemed poised to stop the attack. But to everyone’s shock, Yuta betrayed Allin, assisting Moxley by placing the plastic bag over Danielson’s head himself, signaling his full heel turn.

During an interview on The Mark Hoke Show on 101.5 FM KDAWN Las Vegas, Yuta opened up about his betrayal, providing insight into the complex emotions driving his decision.

“Bryan’s done a lot for me in my life and my career, but so have Claudio and Jon,” Yuta explained. “When you get in that ring, the decision becomes pretty clear. I had to either cut my losses and stay with two champions—guys who are still in the fight—or blindly stand by Bryan, who isn’t even wrestling right now.”

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Yuta acknowledged the internal conflict surrounding his actions but framed his betrayal as a necessary, albeit regrettable, choice.

“There’s a lot of internal conflict,” Yuta admitted. “I respected Bryan so much, but I also have responsibilities. Sometimes you get drafted into a war, and whether you agree with it or not, you go to war.”

The betrayal has added another layer of tension within the fractured Blackpool Combat Club, setting the stage for future confrontations. As Yuta grapples with the emotional fallout of his decision, fans are left wondering how this betrayal will impact the AEW landscape.