“Tony Khan did this on purpose,” “He's returning at All In” - Fans can’t keep calm after AEW seemingly teases huge return after over 200 days

Earlier today, AEW uploaded the full match between Bryan Danielson and Zack Sabre Jr., held at WrestleDream 2023, to its YouTube channel. Many fans have started assuming that the timing of the upload is rather interesting and may be an indirect hint toward former world champion Bryan Danielson making a return to the Jacksonville-based promotion.

The American Dragon last wrestled at the 2024 WrestleDream PPV, where he lost the AEW World Championship to his former Blackpool Combat Club ally Jon Moxley. Losing the championship also ended Bryan’s involvement with the company as a full-time professional wrestler.

A fan on X posted about the Jacksonville-based company uploading the above-mentioned match to YouTube, leading to several users speculating if Tony Khan was teasing Bryan Danielson's return to AEW after 273 days at All In: Texas. The marquee event will take place on July 12, 2025.

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At All In: Texas, Danielson's former stablemate, Jon Moxley, will defend his World Championship against "Hangman" Adam Page. The Cowboy defeated Will Ospreay in the finals of the Men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament at Double or Nothing 2025 to earn a shot at the title.

Bryan Danielson will be in Texas during AEW All In 2025 weekend

The American Dragon will attend Starrcast Texas on July 11 and 12. The official X account of Starrcast confirmed this news last week. Interestingly, All In: Texas will take place on July 12.

“He's a former AEW World Champion—and one of the most decorated wrestlers of all time! ‘The American Dragon’ is coming to Starrcast Texas July 11-12! Get your bracelets to meet Bryan Danielson now!” the post read.

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It will be interesting to see if Bryan Danielson makes an appearance at All Elite Wrestling's marquee event in Texas next month.

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Sagnik Chowdhury is a WWE news and features writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. He graduated from the University of Calcutta with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, specializing in finance, in 2024 and is currently pursuing an MBA. Sagnik has always been passionate about creative writing, alongside writing several academic articles over the years. However, his true love lies in WWE, and he has been covering the sport for close to a year. Before assuming his current role, Sagnik was a content writer for a reputable news outlet for 11 months. He strives to report accurate, relevant, and ethical information. He rigorously verifies his sources and ensures they are credible before citing them.

Over the years, he has won numerous national academic article writing competitions organized by leading educational institutions in India. His work has been published in the annual magazines of institutes like IIM Bangalore, IIM Ranchi, IIM Udaipur, and more. Sagnik has been following WWE for over a decade, but it was The Authority vs. Daniel Bryan storyline that truly hooked him to the sport. His favorite pro wrestler is The Miz, as he believes The A-Lister embodies the idea of believing in your dreams and making them come true. He admires Miz's promo skills, storytelling abilities, and how he has made the most of every opportunity given to him over the last 15 years.

If he could go back to the Attitude Era, Sagnik would book female wrestlers in prominent storylines and provide them more chances to showcase their potential.

When not watching or writing about pro wrestling, Sagnik loves to rewatch his comfort shows, such as Modern Family and The Office. He is a movie and TV series enthusiast, with Ryan Gosling being one of his favorite actors.

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Edited by Yash Mittal