Bryan Danielson, an accomplished wrestler in All Elite Wrestling, recently discussed the five wrestlers he would center Ring of Honor (ROH) around if given creative control. In an interview with Pario Magazine, Danielson highlighted his picks for key talent to elevate the brand through their in-ring skills and marketability, demonstrating his thoughtful approach to shaping ROH’s direction.
Key Wrestlers Highlighted by Danielson
Danielson praised Bandido as a top priority, noting his exceptional wrestling ability and strong appeal to the American audience.
“I think Tony’s doing a great job of building it around Bandido right now,”
Danielson said, emphasizing Bandido’s in-ring excellence and marketable qualities. He also mentioned Adam Priest, an independent wrestler, whose talent deserves more opportunities within ROH’s platform.
Lee Moriarty, the current Pure Rules champion, was singled out not only for his wrestling but also for his growing character development and creative input. Danielson described him as “a really great creative mind,” underlining Moriarty’s potential influence beyond wrestling moves.
On the women’s side, Danielson acknowledged the strong performances by Athena and Red Velvet. Before her injury, he appreciated Red Velvet’s role in representing the ROH TV Women’s Championship, highlighting the promising future of the women’s division under their leadership.
Danielson’s Inclusive Approach to Building ROH
Although Danielson was cautious about naming a longer list to avoid excluding others, his focus on these five wrestlers reflects an intentional strategy to develop ROH around versatile, marketable, and charismatic talent. His insights suggest a balanced emphasis on athleticism and character-building, which could help ROH grow its audience and reputation.
Potential Impact on Ring of Honor’s Growth
Danielson’s vision aligns with the current management efforts by Tony Khan to elevate ROH’s status. With Danielson showing interest in taking a creative role and backing specific wrestlers, the brand could see a renewed focus on its core strengths in technical wrestling and storytelling. Fans and insiders alike are intrigued by whether Khan will entrust Danielson with this responsibility, which may influence ROH’s trajectory in the competitive wrestling landscape.
Community Reactions and Next Steps
The conversation around Danielson’s selections has sparked debate among wrestling enthusiasts about the future direction of ROH. Many are hopeful that his ideas might translate into fresh opportunities for rising stars and a stronger overall product. Observers await any decisions from management regarding Danielson’s potential involvement and the implementation of his suggested roster focus.
“I think Tony’s doing a great job of building it around Bandido right now,”
—Bryan Danielson
“He’s a really great creative mind, Lee Moriarty, and then, obviously, Athena’s doing a great job, but then I think Red Velvet… great job before she got hurt as far as the Ring of Honor TV Women’s Championship. There’s a lot of people I don’t want to name is… the more you get into naming people, the more people you leave out. So it’s like- I try not to do that too much.”
—Bryan Danielson
