Bryan Danielson revealed he's not ruling out a return to professional wrestling following a transformative physical therapy experience in April 2025, crediting Adam Copeland with connecting him to the same specialist who helped facilitate Edge's legendary comeback.
Speaking with Justin Barrasso, the retired legend detailed how two intensive therapy sessions dramatically improved his quality of life and changed his perspective on his wrestling future.
I don't close it off. Maybe. In April of 2025, Adam Copeland sent me to his physical therapist. He said the guy was a miracle worker. This guy worked on me for 2 days in a row, 6 hours each day. After the first night, I slept 9 hours straight. After the second night, I slept 8 hours straight. After that, I was sleeping 7 or 8 hours almost every night. That's a game changer for how you feel."
Bryan Danielson on wrestling again
The revelation carries significant weight given Danielson's well-documented history of neck injuries and health concerns that have defined the latter portion of his career. The American Dragon stepped away from full-time in-ring competition in 2024 after a storied run that included world championship reigns in both WWE and AEW.
Copeland defied medical expectations with his own return to wrestling after a career-threatening neck injury, eventually signing with AEW and continuing to perform at a high level. That Copeland would personally recommend his physical therapist to Danielson suggests the WWE legend saw similar potential for recovery.
Bryan Danielson's Future in Wrestling
While Danielson stopped short of making any promises about lacing up his boots again, the deliberate choice not to close the door represents a shift from his previous retirement stance.
The specific medical details he shared, particularly the dramatic improvement in sleep quality, are encouraging. If he's feeling so much better physically, he's more likely to entertain another 'final run.'
