Bryan Danielson complicated relationship with Vince McMahon has been a subject of much speculation, and Danielson himself recently addressed it during an appearance on MJ In The Midday. The All Elite Wrestling star described his time working with the former WWE chairman as anything but simple, expressing internal conflict and personal challenges surrounding their relationship.
Danielson Describes Highs, Lows, and Family Involvement
When asked about working with Vince McMahon, Danielson did not shy away from acknowledging the complexity involved in their dynamic. He noted the presence of both positive and negative experiences, emphasizing that personal matters involving his own family played a role in his feelings about McMahon. According to Danielson, some issues are too sensitive to discuss fully, especially due to their impact on his mother-in-law.
“It had its ups and downs. I’m not going to answer too much of that,”
—Bryan Danielson, All Elite Wrestling Star
“There is too much, honestly, click-baity headlines that could come out of that, but also, too many family things that are sensitive to my family specifically, because part of everything that has gone down involves my mother-in-law. I also have a very complicated thought process when it comes (to Vince).”
—Bryan Danielson, All Elite Wrestling Star
Evaluating Vince McMahon’s Role as a Leader
The conversation also touched on McMahon as a boss, with Danielson stating that McMahon had both admirable and less favorable qualities. He stressed that, like anyone in a leadership position, McMahon’s approach had strengths but also left Danielson struggling internally. The emotional weight of their professional relationship is something Danielson continues to carry privately.
“As a boss, he has his good parts and bad parts,”
—Bryan Danielson, All Elite Wrestling Star
“That’s everybody. It’s a really tough thing for me. I have a hard time, internally, I’m not even talking about it in public, internally, I have a hard time with the whole concept of Vince McMahon.”
—Bryan Danielson, All Elite Wrestling Star
Ongoing Impact and Unresolved Feelings
Bryan Danielson’s remarks highlight enduring feelings of tension and unease, shaped by both personal and professional ties to Vince McMahon. The influence of family and Danielson’s own internal struggles suggest that the complications stemming from his WWE tenure continue to affect him. Fans and observers will likely keep a close watch on any further revelations, as both Danielson’s relationship with McMahon and his future in the wrestling industry remain topics of interest.
