During AEW Grand Slam Mexico at Arena Mexico on Wednesday night, Bryan Danielson made a surprise appearance, stepping in to help Blue Panther at the end of the ROH CMLL Global Wars event. The moment drew a strong reaction from fans, as Danielson saved Blue Panther from an attack in a dramatic turn that stood out among the night’s highlights and ensured Bryan Danielson saves Blue Panther at ROH CMLL Global Wars became the headline of the evening.
Key Matches and Event Highlights
Several matches were held at Arena Mexico for the anticipated Ring of Honor vs. CMLL Global Wars show. The card included a bout between ROH TV Champion Nick Wayne and Titan that ended in a draw, and a tag team victory by CMLL Universal Amazons Champion Persephone & Thunder Rosa over ROH Women’s World Champion Athena & ROH Women’s TV Champion Red Velvet. Blue Panther also faced ROH Pure Champion Lee Moriarty, accompanied by The Infantry and Shane Taylor, winning their non-title match.
Bryan Danielson’s Return and Intervention
After Blue Panther’s victory, The Infantry and Shane Taylor launched an attack on Panther in the ring. As Shane Taylor prepared to deliver a top rope splash, Bryan Danielson emerged from the crowd, joined by Hologram and others. Danielson took decisive action, striking Taylor with his signature running knee and then embracing Blue Panther in the ring. This marked Danielson’s first live appearance since his AEW World title loss to Jon Moxley at WrestleDream the previous October.
Danielson’s Relationship with Blue Panther and the Mexican Crowd
Bryan Danielson had previously fought Blue Panther twice in the spring of 2024 at Arena Mexico, meeting both in an eight-man tag match and a singles submission match. Danielson attended this event with Chris Hero, underscoring his ongoing connection to both AEW and international wrestling fans in Mexico. After the save, Danielson took the microphone and said,
“AEW loves Mexico and he loves Blue Panther.”
—Bryan Danielson, Wrestler
Closing Celebration and Fan Reaction
Before the night concluded, Justin Roberts addressed the audience and announced a special singalong for the fans. The familiar notes of “The Final Countdown” played through the arena, providing a celebratory close to a night filled with unexpected drama and memorable matches. Bryan Danielson’s actions, combined with Blue Panther’s victory and the support from the enthusiastic crowd, ensured this global collaboration between AEW and Ring of Honor with CMLL would be remembered as a milestone for wrestling at Arena Mexico.
