EC3: I Would Defend NWA Worlds Heavyweight Title Against Bryan Danielson If Small Packages Are Outlawed

EC3 would face Bryan Danielson….on one condition. 

EC3 and Bryan Danielson have a long history together dating back to NXT season four in 2010. EC3, known as Derrick Bateman, was the rookie while Bryan Danielson, known as Daniel Bryan, was his pro. EC3 was eliminated in week 12 of the competition. 

Fast forward to over a decade later and both men are in different places in their careers as EC3 is the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion while Danielson is in the final year of his full-time run.

Speaking on The Kurt Angle Show, EC3 was asked if he’d like to defend the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Title against Danielson. 

“I would 100%, as long as the small package is outlawed. I worked with Daniel Bryan once, we did one match against each other on NXT season four. You wrestle good guys, and then you lock up with a guy like that and it’s, ‘Oh, this is how it’s supposed to be.’ Just that moment takes you up to the next level,” said EC3. 

Danielson is famous for his very tight small package. 

EC3 is set to defend his NWA Worlds Heavyweight Title against Thom Latimer at NWA Samhain. Fans can check out the current lineup for the show by clicking here. 

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