Brie Bella has yet to rejoin WWE, despite many expecting her to follow her sister Nikki Bella back this year. The WWE Hall of Famer recently suggested on The Nikki & Brie Show that her husband Bryan Danielson’s ongoing affiliation with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) could be the reason WWE has not called her back. This comment sparked frustration among fans who disagreed with the idea that Danielson’s AEW status is blocking Brie’s WWE comeback.
Bryan Danielson’s Role at AEW and Family Appearances
Although Danielson retired from full-time wrestling last year, he remains signed with AEW and plays a prominent behind-the-scenes role close to AEW President Tony Khan. Brie Bella has occasionally appeared for AEW, notably joining Danielson and their children in the ring following his AEW World Championship victory at All In 2024. Despite this, Brie is not officially signed with AEW.
Fan Reactions Reject Bryan Danielson as the Reason for Brie’s WWE Delay
Many fans dismissed Brie’s explanation, noting inconsistencies such as WWE’s Rhea Ripley being married to AEW’s Buddy Matthews without affecting her career with WWE. One fan wrote,
“That’s a garbage reason. The biggest female superstar in the world has an AEW fiance. This doesn’t matter at all,”
challenging Brie’s suggestion that Danielson’s AEW ties are a roadblock.
“That’s a garbage reason. The biggest female superstar in the world has an AEW fiance. This doesn’t matter at all,” —Fan
Additionally, some supporters proposed that Nikki Bella should have signed with AEW to keep the family aligned professionally, with one stating,
“Nikki should’ve just came to AEW then Brie could tag along there.”
Brie Bella Restricts Her Children from Watching Violent AEW Matches
During the All In 2024 event, Brie Bella and her children stood ringside to support Danielson in his physically intense title match against Swerve Strickland. Following his victory, they joined him in celebration despite his bloody appearance. However, Brie revealed that she limits her children’s exposure to AEW’s more violent content, specifically refusing to let them watch Jon Moxley’s matches, which are often brutal.
“I don’t let our kids watch anything Moxley does because I know it will be so violent,” —Brie Bella
It remains unclear if Brie permitted her children to see Danielson’s final match at WrestleDream last year, where Moxley and his faction Death Riders nearly suffocated Danielson with a plastic bag.
Why This Matters for WWE and AEW Relations
The ongoing speculation around Brie Bella’s potential WWE return and her husband’s AEW involvement highlights the complicated intersection between major wrestling promotions and personal relationships. Fans’ pushback against Brie’s claim reflects the blurred lines as wrestlers navigate contracts, family ties, and brand loyalties. The outcome could influence future cross-promotional dynamics or talent movements in this fiercely competitive industry.
