AEW fans witnessed a shocking betrayal at the 2024 All Out pay-per-view last week. Bryan Danielson was in action against the reigning TNT Champion Jack Perry this past Saturday. He successfully defended the AEW World Championship against Perry. However, his friendship with Jon Moxley and Claudio Castagnoli came to an abrupt end.
After The American Dragon celebrated his win over The Elite member, Moxley and Castagnoli brutally attacked him. The Purveyor of Violence even went as far as choking him out with a plastic bag, while Marina Shafir scared the security guards off. PAC held off Wheeler Yuta so that he couldn't save Danielson from the ambush.
How will the AEW World Champion react to this humiliating betrayal? Let's explore three directions that his feud with his former Blackpool Combat Club stablemates might take.
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#3 Bryan Danielson might fight Jon Moxley's faction alone
After what fans witnessed this past Saturday, it is clear that Jon Moxley's new heel faction now has four members: Claudio Castagnoli, PAC, Marina Shafir, and Moxley himself.
The former Daniel Bryan is known for his resilience and courage. He has won many battles in the ring and in life through his courageousness. Therefore, he might go up against Moxley's new faction alone in the coming weeks.
#2 The American Dragon could get some help
At All Out, all the Blackpool Combat Club members turned their backs on Bryan Danielson except for one. Chicago fans saw that Wheeler Yuta had no idea about the stable's plans to assault Danielson.
The budding feud between Danielson and Moxley's new faction could see Wheeler Yuta staying by The American Dragon's side and helping him exact revenge on the heels.
#1 Danielson might briefly go on hiatus after the heartbreak
At the 2024 All Out pay-per-view, Jon Moxley and his stablemates severely hurt Bryan Danielson. It is no secret that The American Dragon is already dealing with some health issues, which even partly led him to decide to give up full-time wrestling.
After the beating the AEW World Champion received this past Saturday night, he might stay away from in-ring action for a little while. What Bryan Danielson went through at the hands of his long-time stablemates must have devastated him to the core. Therefore, he might go home to regroup and recover from the emotional damage he suffered at All In.
In addition, a brief hiatus will help him recover from what transpired a few days ago. This would also allow him to come back stronger than ever and settle the score with the heel group.