Bryan Danielson to undergo MRI to determine if neck surgery is necessary

Bryan Danielson had previously stated that his next defeat would be the last time he wrestled professionally. After the incident at AEW WrestleDream, he plans to have an MRI to determine whether he needs neck surgery. In the worst possible fashion, Bryan Danielson lost the AEW World Championship to Jon Moxley at AEW WrestleDream 2024. After being brutally defeated by the Blackpool Combat Club, The American Dragon was taken from the arena on a stretcher, his future unknown.

Before AEW WrestleDream, Bryan Danielson stated in an interview that he began to lose leg strength when competing against Kazuchika Okada on October 2, 2024, the fifth anniversary of AEW Dynamite. Danielson had previously stated that he would require neck surgery to address his problems.

Dave Meltzer updated the most recent Wrestling Observer Newsletter on Bryan Danielson's health, concentrating on his persistent neck problems. According to him, Danielson will have an MRI to evaluate the damage to his neck, which had previously displayed serious problems.

Bryan Danielson has no firm intentions to return to wrestling

The results of this MRI will dictate Danielson's next course of action as medical professionals assess whether his health has improved or worsened. According to Meltzer, the MRI results more especially, whether the damage level is steady or has increased will determine the next steps. Danielson may be able to recover with stem cell treatment and avoid surgery. Surgery will be required, though, if the damage is too great.

Danielson has no firm intentions to return to wrestling, according to a reports from Fightful Select, but the door isn't closed because he is concentrating on his family and treating his neck problems. However, fans would prefer not to have Danielson out for a long period, so we'll have to wait and see whether he ends up having neck surgery.