Bryan Danielson: Doing A G1 Might Be A Little Irresponsible Of Me In Comparison To My Long-Term Goals

Bryan Danielson throws some water on expectations for a G1 run. 

Dating back to his time in WWE, Bryan Danielson was open about his desire to compete in the annual NJPW G1 Climax tournament. The round robin tournament is arguably the most grueling month of wrestling a competitor can go through, and at this stage of his life, Danielson isn’t sure it aligns with his long-term goals. 

Speaking on Getting Over, Danielson was asked about a potential G1 run. 

“I don’t know. Sometimes, I have delusions of doing the G1. I think that’s what they are. I think they’re delusions in the sense of, that’s something I’ve wanted to do forever and ever and ever. I’ve never been able to do it. ‘This year would be the year to do it,’ except, is it? By the time the next G1 rolls around, I’ll be 43, and with how many injuries…that’s a big part of why I want to step away from full-time wrestling too. To do this, I love doing this, but it’s not worth the expense of my health later on in life. I’ve already had enough injuries as it is. Right now, I feel like the injuries that I’ve had are manageable in the sense of long-term. I’m constantly doing stuff for my neck so that my neck isn’t bad when I’m 70. The concussion stuff, I do my best, but all of us, we’re just hoping for the best. We don’t know. There is no concrete science on it. I think now, doing a G1, might be a little irresponsible of me, in comparison to what my overall long-term goals are, which is being there for my kids and there for my family,” said Danielson.

Danielson has said that this will be his last full-time year in wrestling as a promise to his daughter. Though he’s winding down his full-time career, Danielson does plan to keep wrestling in some capacity in the years to come. 

Danielson will face Zack Sabre Jr at AEW WrestleDream on Sunday. Fans can check out the current lineup for the show by clicking here. 

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