AEW's Wheeler Yuta addresses shocking betrayal of Bryan Danielson, says 'Sorry, Bryan..."

AEW star Wheeler Yuta has finally spoken out after his shocking betrayal of Bryan Danielson, his longtime mentor in the Blackpool Combat Club (BCC). The stunning turn of events occurred at the end of AEW WrestleDream 2024, where Yuta not only sided with Jon Moxley’s faction but also played a key role in forcing Danielson into full-time retirement.

The post-match chaos saw Yuta choke out Danielson in a brutal display, while Jon Moxley captured the AEW World Championship, marking his historic fourth reign. Yuta’s betrayal came as a complete surprise to fans, leaving Danielson's future uncertain.

Here is the post:

sorry, bryan. enjoy retirement pic.twitter.com/Gm16GJoFiM

— YUTA (@WheelerYuta) October 15, 2024

Breaking his silence, Yuta took to Instagram to share a black-and-white image of Moxley handing him the now infamous plastic bag used during the attack. The post carried a simple but powerful caption: “Sorry, Bryan.” Despite the brevity of the message, it resonated deeply with fans and sparked a wave of reactions. Among those who weighed in was fellow AEW star Daniel Garcia, who commented on Yuta’s post with one word: "Coward," expressing his disgust with Yuta’s actions.

Why did Yuta betray Bryan?

The betrayal occurred after an intense battle between Moxley and Danielson for the AEW World Championship. Although Moxley secured the win, the real drama unfolded afterwards, as Yuta turned on Danielson. Even with the efforts of AEW stars like Darby Allin, Daniel Garcia, HOOK, and Orange Cassidy to intervene, they were too late to prevent Yuta’s devastating assault on his former mentor.

Yuta’s decision to side with Moxley’s group, which includes Claudio Castagnoli and PAC, adds another layer of complexity to AEW’s ongoing storylines. Yuta is still one-third of the AEW World Trios Champions alongside Moxley’s other allies, indicating that his new allegiance could have significant repercussions for the future of AEW.

While fans remain divided on Yuta’s betrayal, Moxley continues to cement his legacy in AEW, becoming the first wrestler in the promotion’s history to hold the AEW World Championship four times. The fallout from WrestleDream 2024 is sure to shape the landscape of AEW for months to come.