Bryan Danielson, a key figure in All Elite Wrestling, has shown openness to taking over the weekly operations of Ring of Honor, but only if AEW owner Tony Khan supports the idea. During an interview with Pario Magazine, Danielson acknowledged that while the prospect excites him, he isn’t certain that Khan shares the same vision for the promotion’s leadership.
Danielson Praises Ring of Honor’s Current Talent and Shows
Danielson highlighted the value of Ring of Honor as a platform for developing younger wrestlers, pointing out recent matches that impressed him. He specifically praised the pay-per-view event featuring Lee Moriarty’s match against Xelhua and the bout between Bandido and Hechicero. Danielson also applauded Athena’s performance against Mina Shirakawa, emphasizing the high level of talent showcased by the promotion.
Respect for Tony Khan’s Management and Reluctance to Replace Him
Despite his enthusiasm for the idea, Danielson stressed that he respects Tony Khan’s current leadership and is not seeking to replace him. He acknowledged that every person brings their own perspective to managing a wrestling promotion but did not claim that his approach would necessarily be better than Khan’s. Danielson positioned himself as willing to support whatever the company needs rather than angling for control.
Yeah, I mean that would interest me. I don’t think Tony has interest in that, I think Tony does a really great job of juggling all these plates. He does a pretty great job with it. I’m always open to doing whatever the company needs.
—Bryan Danielson
Everybody has their little bit of difference where you see something and be like, ‘Oh, okay, I would do something a little bit different here.’ But I wouldn’t say that my version of it would be any better than Tony Khan’s version, I’m not here angling for a job to take over Ring of Honor.
—Bryan Danielson
Potential Implications for Ring of Honor’s Future
Bryan Danielson’s willingness to step into a leadership role signals potential for change within Ring of Honor if Tony Khan decides to delegate or share control. As a respected wrestler and voice within AEW, Danielson could bring fresh ideas and passion to enhance the development of talent and the product’s weekly presentation. Fans and insiders will likely watch closely to see if this possibility unfolds, as it could impact the trajectory of both AEW and Ring of Honor moving forward.
