Bryan Danielson’s AEW Contract Expiry: Impact on All In Title Match

One big thing

Bryan Danielson’s AEW contract expires in four days, yet he’s still set to challenge Swerve Strickland for the AEW World Championship at All In.

Why it matters

This unusual situation creates intrigue around the title match and opens up various storytelling possibilities for AEW.

The details

ECW legend Tommy Dreamer shared his thoughts on “Busted Open Radio” about how this could play out:

• Danielson’s potential last match at Wembley Stadium adds drama
• Swerve could exploit the contract situation in promos
• AEW has options for title changes and rematches, including at the upcoming WrestleDream event in Washington

Dreamer’s creative scenario

• Jeff Jarrett interferes, hitting Strickland with a guitar
• Danielson turns heel and wins the title
• Heel Danielson threatens to leave with the belt unless AEW pays him more
• Sets up a rematch at WrestleDream on October 12

What they’re saying

“October 12, WrestleDream, heel Bryan Danielson, with Jeff Jarrett in his corner, versus babyface Swerve Strickland, who’s fighting for team AEW to bring the belt back home, because this guy can jump whenever he wants, unless you have to keep on paying him to be there, those are stories,” Dreamer said.

The bottom line

Danielson’s contract situation adds an extra layer of unpredictability to the All In main event and could lead to exciting storylines in AEW’s future.

How do you think AEW should handle Bryan Danielson’s contract situation and title match at All In? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!