Tony Khan has announced that Bryan Danielson will become a full-time member of the AEW Dynamite commentary team, giving fans more regular access to his insights. Danielson’s first official night as a full-time commentator will be this Wednesday during AEW Dynamite’s event at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, marking the final week of AEW’s residency at the venue.
Why Bryan Danielson Was Chosen for the Commentary Role
This decision followed widespread acclaim for Danielson’s guest commentary at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2025. Speaking on the Battleground Podcast, Tony Khan highlighted why Danielson’s deep knowledge and preparation made him an exceptional fit for the pay-per-view commentary and the weekly Dynamite broadcasts.
As we were preparing for Forbidden Door, I thought Bryan would be fantastic on the commentary team for that show,
Khan said. Knowing the background he has, knowing his insights into pro wrestling, and how prepared he is and how much research he does on pro wrestling worldwide. Knowing the stars competing at Forbidden Door, coming from different promotions — stars from Mexico and Japan and traveling from all over the world to compete at that show in London.
Furthermore, Tony Khan remarked on Danielson’s appeal to viewers.
Also, I think Bryan’s a great star and people want to see Bryan Danielson on television and hear Bryan Danielson on television. And thankfully, he’s got very intelligent, insightful things to say when he does talk. So I really thought Bryan would be a great part of the commentary team, and he did a fantastic job on Forbidden Door. I had talked to him maybe after his promotional tour of Australia was complete about Bryan joining us on Wednesday. And it worked out perfect. He’ll be joining us tomorrow night on Wednesday Night Dynamite as a host, a commentator, providing his really, really valuable insights into pro wrestling.
Danielson’s Impact as a Commentator and His Current Focus
Tony Khan expressed enthusiasm about having Danielson contribute to AEW in this new capacity, praising his sharp and insightful commentary style.
I think it’s great anytime we’re able to bring on Bryan Danielson to do anything in AEW, but especially to provide very, very intelligent, insightful commentary on pro wrestling. That’s a great thing in AEW that we have now with Bryan Danielson as a host on Wednesday Night Dynamite starting tomorrow.
The 44-year-old Danielson, who concluded his full-time in-ring career nearly a year ago after losing the AEW World Championship, remains open to returning to competition but currently finds great satisfaction in his evolving role off the mat.
Significance of Danielson’s New Role at AEW
Bryan Danielson joining the AEW commentary team full-time is a notable step that brings a respected veteran’s expertise directly to the broadcast booth. His extensive knowledge of international wrestling and ability to contextualize matches are expected to enhance the viewing experience. As AEW continues to grow and expand its reach, Danielson’s presence in commentary reflects the company’s commitment to offering fans insightful and engaging coverage. This change also illustrates Danielson’s ongoing influence within AEW, transitioning from a celebrated wrestler to a valued commentator and host.
