Professional wrestling star Bryan Danielson recently joined Josh Martinez on the Superstar Crossover podcast to discuss his widely acclaimed match against former AEW World Champion Kenny Omega at Dynamite Grand Slam 2021. The encounter drew immense fan excitement and remains a significant moment in both competitors’ careers, highlighting the energy and connection shared inside the ring.
The Emotional Impact of Facing Kenny Omega
Danielson shared his unforgettable experience witnessing the reaction from the crowd during the bout.
“I don’t rank things as far as what was the best crowd reaction or whatever it is, but it’s a moment I’ll never forget. I just remember looking across the ring at Kenny and the crowd’s reaction and just [thought] ‘What did I do to deserve this life? This is awesome. This is so cool,’”
he recalled. This moment of mutual respect and awe encapsulated the deep passion fueling both wrestlers throughout the match.
Anticipation and Admiration Leading into the Match
Before their face-off in 2021, Danielson closely followed Kenny Omega’s career progression. He explained his excitement stemming from their prior encounters, which included a lighthearted contest in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla and a multi-competitor match in Ring of Honor.
“It was also something I’d really been looking forward to. I had been watching Kenny and I knew Kenny from before, from the independents, but we’d wrestled one match in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla that was kind of a comedy match. I think we did a three-way match in Ring of Honor or something, but other than that, I’ve been watching Kenny and seeing Kenny’s growth from the time that I had last seen him to be at that point in 2021. I was really, really excited for the match. Then for the crowd to be as excited about the match as I was internally was just really cool,”
Danielson said.
Significance and Future Implications
This match not only reinforced Bryan Danielson’s and Kenny Omega’s status as top-tier wrestlers but also energized the AEW fanbase, demonstrating the power of compelling storytelling paired with athletic skill. Their encounter at Dynamite Grand Slam continues to resonate, setting a high benchmark for future bouts within AEW and beyond. Fans can look forward to more such remarkable contests as Danielson and Omega’s careers evolve.
