Bryan Danielson
Bryan Danielson is an American former professional wrestler who now works as a commentator on AEW Dynamite. He is also widely known for his time in WWE from 2009 to 2021 under the ring name Daniel Bryan. Danielson began his professional wrestling career in 1999 on the independent circuit and signed an 18-month contract with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) in 2000, later making uncontracted WWE appearances until 2003. In 2002, he joined Ring of Honor (ROH), wrestling in the main event of the promotion's first show, The Era of Honor Begins. Considered a cornerstone of ROH, he remained with the company until 2009, winning both the ROH World Championship and ROH Pure Championship—unifying them during his reign—and becoming the inaugural winner of the Survival of the Fittest tournament. His influence led to his induction into the ROH Hall of Fame’s inaugural class in 2022. Danielson also competed extensively in Japan, winning the GHC Junior Heavyweight Championship in Pro Wrestling NOAH and the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) with Curry Man. He captured numerous independent wrestling titles as well, including two PWG World Championships, the FIP Heavyweight Championship, and the wXw World Heavyweight Championship. In 2009, Danielson re-signed with WWE, though he was briefly fired in 2010 before returning later that year. During his WWE run, he won the WWE Championship four times, the World Heavyweight Championship once, and the United States and Intercontinental Championships once each. He also won the WWE Tag Team Championship with Kane as Team Hell No and the SmackDown Tag Team Championship with Erick Rowan, making him WWE’s 26th Triple Crown Champion and 15th Grand Slam Champion. Additional accomplishments include winning the 2011 Money in the Bank ladder match, being named Superstar of the Year at the 2013 Slammy Awards, and headlining major WWE pay-per-views, including WrestleMania in 2014 and 2021. Danielson initially retired from in-ring competition in 2016 due to injuries from multiple concussions that caused seizures and a brain lesion, transitioning to an on-screen general manager role for SmackDown. He remained in that position until 2018, when he was medically cleared to return to wrestling. After his WWE contract expired in May 2021, Danielson signed with AEW, debuting that September and later transitioning full-time into commentary.
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Raw
1993
WWE NXT
2010
All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite
2019
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
1999
All Elite Wrestling: Collision
2023
The Soup
2004
WWE Main Event
2012
WWE Superstars
2009
Carpool Karaoke: The Series
2017
WWE Pay Per View
1985
All Elite Wrestling: Rampage
2021
AEW Dark
2019
WWE Tough Enough
2001
WWE 205 Live
2016
WWE Rivals
2022
Total Divas
2013
WWE's The Bump
2019
The Best of WWE
2020
WWE 24
2015
Wrestlemania Rewind
2014
Hey! (EW)
2022
WWE This Is Awesome
2022
The JBL and Cole Show
2012
Total Bellas
2016
Ring of Honor Wrestling
2009
WWE The Day Of
2017
WWE Rivalries
2014
WWE Backstage
2019
WWE Evil
2022
WWE Table For 3
2015
Southpaw Regional Wrestling
2017
The Flintstones and WWE: Stone Age SmackDown!
2015
WWE WrestleMania 35
2019
WWE Velocity
2002
WWE Cruiserweight Classic
2016
WWE: Straight to the Top - Money in the Bank Anthology
2013
WWE Royal Rumble 2013
2013
WWE Night of Champions 2012
2012
WWE Survivor Series 2012
2012
WWE Money in the Bank 2011
2011
WWE WrestleMania 31
2015
AEW Dynasty 2026
2026
WWE WrestleMania XXVIII
2012
WWE Bragging Rights 2010
2010
WWE Survivor Series 2011
2011
WWE SummerSlam 2011
2011
WWE WrestleMania 29
2013
WWE Night of Champions 2010
2010
WWE Payback 2014
2014
WWE Royal Rumble 2011
2011
WWE Hell in a Cell 2013
2013
WWE Extreme Rules 2012
2012
Daniel Bryan: Journey to WrestleMania 30
2014
WWE TLC: Tables Ladders & Chairs 2012
2012
WWE WrestleMania XXX
2014
WWE: The U.S. Championship: A Legacy of Greatness
2016
WWE The Best of Raw and Smackdown Live 2018
2019
WWE Money in the Bank 2014
2014
WWE Royal Rumble 2014
2014
WWE Elimination Chamber 2013
2013
WWE Survivor Series 2013
2013
WWE Extreme Rules 2014
2014
WWE Royal Rumble 2012
2012
WWE Money in the Bank 2013
2013
WWE Money In The Bank 2012
2012
WWE Royal Rumble 2015
2015
Daniel Bryan: Just Say Yes! Yes! Yes!
2015
WWE Survivor Series 2010
2010
WWE Hell in a Cell 2019
2019
WWE The Great American Bash 2012: Super Smackdown Live!
2012
WWE Elimination Chamber 2020
2020
WWE WrestleMania 36: Part 1
2020
WWE Royal Rumble 2021
2021
AEW Double or Nothing 2024
2024
WWE Royal Rumble 2019
2019
WWE Payback 2013
2013
WWE Over The Limit 2012
2012
WWE SummerSlam 2012
2012
WWE: OMG! The Top 50 Incidents in WWE History
2011
WWE SummerSlam 2010
2010
WWE Tribute to the Troops 2014
2014
AEW Double or Nothing 2023
2023
WWE: WrestleMania Monday
2017
WWE Hell In A Cell 2010
2010
WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs 2013
2013
WWE Survivor Series 2019
2019
WWE Elimination Chamber 2012
2012
WWE Tribute to the Troops 2010
2010
WWE Elimination Chamber 2014
2014
WWE Stomping Grounds
2019
WWE Royal Rumble 2020
2020
WWE SummerSlam 2013
2013
WWE: The Best of Raw & SmackDown 2012, Volume 1
2013
AEW Double or Nothing 2022
2022
WrestleMania 37: Night 2
2021
WWE Elimination Chamber 2021
2021
WWE Crown Jewel
2018
WWE Money in the Bank 2018
2018
AEW Worlds End 2023
2023
WWE Greatest Royal Rumble
2018
WWE Extreme Rules 2019
2019
WWE WrestleMania XXVII
2011
WWE Elimination Chamber 2019
2019
WWE Battleground 2013
2013
AEW Full Gear 2021
2021
Randy Orton: RKO Outta Nowhere
2016
AEW All Out 2025
2025
WWE Money in the Bank 2020
2020
WWE Extreme Rules 2013
2013
WWE Survivor Series 2018
2018
The Destruction of The Shield
2015
The Bloodline: The Complete Story
2023
The Best of WWE: 10 Best Matches of 2020
2020
WWE: Best Pay-Per-View Matches 2012
2012
WWE Fastlane 2019
2019
WWE Extreme Rules 2018
2018
CM Punk: Best in the World
2012
WWE RAW 1000
2012
Stone Cold Steve Austin: The Bottom Line on the Most Popular Superstar of All Time
2011
AEW: WrestleDream 2023
2023
WWE Clash of Champions 2017
2017
WWE SummerSlam 2018
2018
AEW All In 2024: London
2024
WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs 2018
2018
WWE Hell In A Cell 2012
2012
AEW WrestleDream 2024
2024
The 50 Greatest Finishing Moves in WWE History
2012
WWE No Way Out 2012
2012
WWE Night of Champions 2013
2013
Becoming the Best in the World: Bryan Danielson
2013
WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs 2020
2020
ROH: Glory By Honor VIII - The Final Countdown
2009
WWE The Best of Raw & SmackDown 2015
2016
AEW Full Gear 2022
2022
WWE WrestleMania 34
2018
ROH: Best In The World
2006
My Way: The Life and Legacy of Pat Patterson
2021
Austin Aries: Evolution of A-Double
2012
NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2024
2024
AEW Revolution 2024
2024
WWE Fastlane 2021
2021
WWE Hell in a Cell 2018
2018
WWE Money in the Bank 2017
2017
ROH: Death Before Dishonor IV
2006
AEW Revolution 2022
2022
ROH: Showdown In Motown
2005
AEW x NJPW Present Forbidden Door 2023
2023
WWE Super Show-Down 2018
2018
ROH: Final Battle 2021
2021
WWE TLC: Tables Ladders & Chairs 2011
2011
ROH: Unified
2006
PWG: Uncanny X-Mas
2004
ROH: The Final Countdown Tour - Boston
2009
WWE Slammy Awards 2020
2020
WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs 2019
2019
PWG Sells Out: Volume 3
2013
WWE Best Pay-Per-View Matches 2015
2016
WWE Fastlane 2015
2015
ROH: Chi-Town Struggle
2006
AEW Dynasty 2024
2024
WWE: Best Pay-Per-View Matches of 2013
2013
ROH Night of Appreciation
2002
Chris Hero: Ring of Hero
2012
NJPW New Year Dash!! 2024
2024
ROH: 7th Anniversary
2009
AEW All Out 2022
2022
ROH: Stars of Honor
2008
PWG: SEVEN
2010
WWE Hell in a Cell 2017
2017
Kevin Steen: Ascension to the Top
2012
AEW Revolution 2023
2023
ROH: Honor Reclaims Boston
2006
WWE Best Pay-Per-View Matches 2018
2019
ROH: Testing The Limit
2004
AEW Grand Slam
2021
ROH: Fourth Anniversary Show
2006
ROH Final Battle 2005
2005
ROH: The Chicago Spectacular - Night Two
2006
Meeting Stone Cold
2021
ROH Final Battle 2002
2002
Bryan Danielson: The Final Countdown
2013
ROH Final Battle 2004
2004
AEW x NJPW Present Forbidden Door 2024
2024
PWG: One Hundred
2009
Alex Shelley: Made in Detroit
2013
ROH: Greatest Rivalries
2008
PWG: 2008 Battle of Los Angeles - Stage 1
2008
IWA Mid-South Ted Petty Invitational 2003 - Night 2
2004
WWE Backlash 2018
2018
AEW All Out 2024
2024
ROH: Throwdown
2006
ROH: Year Three
2013
ROH: The Bitter End
2006
ROH: Arena Warfare
2006
Superstar Collection: Daniel Bryan
2014
ROH: Time To Man Up
2006
ROH: The Final Countdown Tour - Dayton
2009
AEW Awards
2022
ROH: Vendetta
2005
ROH: The 100th Show
2006
Samoa Joe: A Championship Legacy
2013
PWG Sells Out: Volume 2
2009
ROH: Creating Excellence
2014
ROH: Night of The Butcher
2002
ROH: Final Battle 2008
2008
WWE Tribute to the Troops 2012
2012
The Many Adventures of El Generico
2012
ROH: Bryan Danielson - The American Dragon
2012
PWG: Enchantment Under The Sea
2006
ROH: Nigel McGuinness - An ROH Career Retrospective
2012
AEW All Out 2021
2021
WWE Hall of Fame 2015
2015
ROH Final Battle 2023
2023
ROH: Dragon Gate Challenge
2006
AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door 2025
2025
ROH: The Chicago Spectacular - Night One
2006
PWG: The Musical
2004
AEW All In 2025: Texas
2025
ROH: War of The Wire II
2006
PWG: 2005 Battle of Los Angeles - Night One
2005
ROH: Glory By Honor VII
2008
ROH: Scramble Madness
2002
ROH: Steel Cage Warfare
2005
PWG: 2005 Battle of Los Angeles - Night Two
2005
ROH: Top 100 Matches, Vol 2
2013
ROH: Eliminating The Competition
2009
ROH: Caged Collision
2009
NJPW The Spiral
2002
PWG: All Star Weekend 2 - Night One
2005
ROH The Round Robin Challenge
2002
AJ Styles: Styles Clash
2013
PWG: All Star Weekend 6 - Night Two
2008
PWG: Taste The Radness
2004
NOAH: European Navigation 2008
2008
PWG: An Inch Longer Than Average
2003
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18
2024
ROH: Eye of The Storm
2008
Christopher Daniels: The Fallen Angel
2013
Chasing the Magic: The Nigel McGuinness Story
2019
ROH: Enter The Dragon
2005
ROH: Year Two
2012
ROH: Dissension
2006
ROH: Motor City Madness 2009
2009
ROH: Hell Freezes Over
2006
PWG: Tango & Cash Invitational - Night One
2004
WWE Tribute to the Troops 2013
2013
PWG: Card Subject To Change
2005
ROH: Road to the Title
2002
ROH: Weekend of Champions - Night Two
2006
ROH: Fight of The Century
2006
ROH: Driven
2007
ROH: Top 100 Matches, Vol 1
2013
Claudio Castagnoli: The Swiss Sensation
2013
ROH: Take No Prisoners
2008
ROH: Midnight Express Reunion
2004
ROH: Fueling The Fire
2008
American Wolves: The Hunt Never Dies
2012
PWG: Free Admission (Just Kidding)
2004
ROH: Better Than Our Best
2006
PWG: Guerre Sans Frontières
2009
EVOLVE 5: Danielson vs. Sawa
2010
ROH: Southern Navigation
2008
AEW All Out 2023
2023
ROH: The Battle Lines Are Drawn
2004
PWG: European Vacation II - England
2007
ROH: Generation Now
2006
ROH: Weekend of Thunder - Night 2
2004
PWG: All Star Weekend Night One
2005
ROH: Buffalo Stampede
2005
ROH: All Star Extravaganza
2002
IWA Mid-South Ted Petty Invitational 2003 - Night 1
2004
ROH: Ring of Hardcore
2012
ROH: Contention
2009
ROH: Survival of The Fittest 2006
2006
The Wrestling Road Diaries
2009
ROH: Epic Encounter II
2006
ROH: Ring of Homicide
2006
ROH: In Your Face
2006
ROH: Tag Wars 2006
2006
ROH: The Epic Encounter
2003
ROH: The Homecoming II
2009
ROH: Reborn - Stage One
2004
ROH: Death Before Dishonor VI
2008
ROH: Year Four
2014
FIP Bring the Pain
2005
ROH: Best In The World
2008
PWG: European Vacation II - France
2007
ROH: Irresistible Forces
2006
NJPW Nexess
2004
ROH: Glory by Honor V - Night Two
2006
ROH: Injustice II
2009
CHIKARA: Faded Scars and Lines
2010
FIP Dangerous Intentions
2005
ROH: Glory By Honor III
2004
ROH: Gut Check
2006
PWG: All Star Weekend 6 - Night One
2008
PWG: Roger Dorn Night
2007
ROH: Reborn - Stage Two
2004
ROH: The French Connection
2008
Austin Aries: The Greatest Man That Ever Lived
2013
Phenomenal: The Best of AJ Styles
2004
ROH: Proving Ground
2008
EVOLVE 4: Danielson vs. Fish
2010
PWG: The Gentle Art of Making Enemies
2009
Chikara King Of Trios 2009 - Night 2
2009
ROH: The Final Showdown
2005
ROH: Without Remorse
2008
ROH: Unscripted
2002
PWG Sells Out: Volume 1
2007
PWG: The Next Show
2004
DGUSA Untouchable 2009
2009
ROH: Survival of The Fittest
2004
ROH: Transform
2008
ROH: All Star Extravaganza 2
2004
KENTA: Go 2 Sleep
2012
ROH: Supercard of Honor IV
2009
ROH: Night of The Butcher II
2008
ROH: Year One
2012
PWG: DDT4 - Night One
2007
PWG: Giant-Size Annual #4
2007
PWG: Speed of Sound
2009
ROH: New Horizons
2008
Dragon Gate USA Way of the Ronin
2010
ROH: Full Circle
2009
PWG: Threemendous II
2009
ROH: Never Say Die
2009
Bryan Danielson: World Champion
2013
ROH: Destiny
2006
ROH: Stylin' & Profilin'
2009
ROH: Suffocation
2006
PWG: The High Cost of Doing Business
2007
ROH Bound By Hate
2008
A Hart Still Pounding
2009
ROH: Motor City Madness
2006
ROH: El Generico: Ole! Ole!
2012
ROH: Northern Navigation
2008
ROH: Anarchy In The U.K.
2006
PWG: Schadenfreude
2007
ROH: International Challenge
2006
ROH: Revenge on the Prophecy
2003
ROH: The Final Countdown Tour - Chicago
2009
ROH: This Means War
2005
ROH: Supercard of Honor
2006
ROH: Honor Invades Boston
2002
PWG: The Reason For The Season
2004
ROH: Rising Above 2008
2008
MLW Reloaded Tour Day 1
2004
NOAH Summer Navigation '07 - Day 12
2007
Dragon Gate USA: Untouchable 2009
2009
ROH: Year 5
2015
FIP New Dawn Rising
2005
PWG: European Vacation II - Germany
2007
PWG: DDT4 - Night Two
2007
ROH: Weekend of Thunder - Night 1
2004
PWG: Ninety-Nine
2009
Dragon Gate USA Enter the Dragon 2010
2010
ROH: One Year Anniversary Show
2003
ROH: Breakout
2008
ROH: The Era of Honor Begins
2002
Danielson vs McGuinness
2012
ROH: Main Event Spectacles
2003
PWG: Kee_ The _ee Out of Our _ool
2004
AEW Winter Is Coming
2021
CMLL Homenaje a Dos Leyendas 2024
2024
ROH: Frontiers of Honor II
2006
PWG: Tango & Cash Invitational - Night Two
2004
Dragon Gate USA: Open the Untouchable Gate
2009
ROH: Manhattan Mayhem III
2009
CHIKARA We Must Eat Michigan's Brain
2010
FIP With Malice
2005
ROH: Double Feature II
2009
PWG: (Please Don't Call It) The O.C.
2006
ROH Final Battle 2003
2003
PWG: 88 Miles Per Hour
2004
WXW Presents: The American Dragon Bryan Danielson
2013
PWG: DDT4
2009
wXw 16 Carat Gold 2008 - Day 2
2008
PWG: 2008 Battle of Los Angeles - Stage 2
2008
ROH: Bryan Danielson - Rise To Glory
2009
ROH: The Tokyo Summit
2008
Danielson vs The World
2013