danielson’s Potential Return: ⁤A Matter of Jealousy or Family?

Speculation surrounding a potential in-ring return for Bryan Danielson continues,⁣ fueled by his current role as a special guest commentator ‍on‍ AEW programming and his ongoing recovery from a serious neck injury.⁣ However, fellow commentator⁣ Nigel McGuinness believes a return is unlikely, dismissing the idea that Danielson’s commentary ⁤work is a stepping stone back to wrestling.

McGuinness initially suggested Danielson’s interest in commentary might stem from a competitive drive,potentially⁣ even⁣ jealousy. “I think he sees me ⁣do it, and once again jealousy becomes a factor and he realises ‘I ⁤was never as good ‍a wrestler as Nigel⁤ when I was full-time, now I could come back…’ so I don’t think so,” McGuinness stated, according to WrestlingNews.co.⁢ This comment alludes to the⁤ long-standing rivalry between the two wrestlers, which began with a series of acclaimed matches in Ring of Honor (ROH) in the mid-2000s.

A Promise to Brie Garcia?

However, McGuinness ⁢leans towards⁣ a ⁣more grounded description: danielson’s commitment to⁤ his family.⁤ He speculates that Danielson, married to Brie Garcia, has made a promise to⁣ prioritize his life outside the ring. ⁤”I ‍think he’s enjoying his life with his kids. He has probably made some⁣ sort of promise to his missus⁤ in that regard, that would⁢ be my⁣ guess,” McGuinness said.He further added, “He doesn’t want to get on the wrong side of her as well, ⁤she clearly wears the pants in the relationship.”

Focus on Commentary and a Shift in Priorities

McGuinness firmly believes Danielson’s focus has shifted away from performing. “I don’t see it happening,” he reiterated. “I think he’s⁣ trying to really ⁤transition and steal one more thing from me when it comes to commentary, so I don’t see it happening.” This ‍suggests McGuinness views Danielson’s foray into commentary as an attempt to excel in a new area,rather than a prelude⁤ to ⁢a wrestling comeback.

Background: Danielson’s Retirement⁤ and Injury

Bryan Danielson wrestled what was billed as⁢ his retirement⁣ match at ⁣ AEW all In in August 2023. He⁢ is currently‍ sidelined ⁣due⁢ to a serious neck injury and ⁣is exploring non-surgical treatment options. His transition to a commentary role followed this injury, providing him with a continued presence on AEW programming.