Bryan Danielson: WWE Has A "Megastar" In Cody Rhodes "Because AEW Exists"

Bryan Danielson: WWE Has A "Megastar" In Cody Rhodes "Because AEW Exists"

Bryan Danielson has credited AEW for helping to create the current “megastar” status of the reigning WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes. In a new interview, Danielson reflected on the overall impact that AEW has had on the professional wrestling business, stating that the existence of a viable competitor to WWE has been “good for the wrestlers” […]

Bryan Danielson Questions WWE’s Motive For Counter-Programming AEW

AEW star and wrestling legend Bryan Danielson recently shared his perspective on WWE’s recent strategy of scheduling its Premium Live Events on the same day as major AEW pay-per-views. The practice, which has become common in 2025, has been a hot topic of discussion among fans and analysts, with many viewing it as an aggressive move in a new “wrestling war.” However, during an appearance on the Kairouz Bros podcast, Danielson explained that he d…

Bryan Danielson Reveals AEW's Role In WWE Paying Its Stars More

AEW is the reason why WWE has to pay their wrestlers a high salary, says former World Champion Bryan Danielson.