"I don't respect you anymore" - WWE veteran vows to 'spit' on The Elite in explosive rant

A WWE veteran had some strong words for The Elite in an explosive rant after the conclusion of this week's AEW Collision. The heel faction has been wreaking havoc on the company's roster in Tony Khan’s absence.

The star in question is none other than Bryan Danielson. He spoke about how he was hurt after seeing The Elite attack Tony Khan and Kenny Omega in recent weeks.

“I see The Young Bucks and The Elite piledrive Tony Khan. The guy who started this company. The guy who if he weren't here, this company wouldn't even exist. I watched that and I was angry. Mad as he**. Then, I watched the next week as they took out Kenny Omega and hospitalized him when he is already sick, when he is already hurt."

Danielson further mentioned that he returned to defend AEW's honor.

"You were supposed to change the world together. Together. (...) Who turns their back on their best friend like that? That is when I realized I can’t stay home anymore. I can't rehab anymore. I have to come back and I have to fight. I have to fight for AEW because I love this place.” [0:01 - 1:08]

The American Dragon then issued a challenge to The Elite and said he would spit on their faces because he did not respect them anymore.

“Go ahead, put a price on my head. I have had a lot of people, a lot stronger than you, a lot more powerful than you put prices on my head and I am still f***ing here. Anarchy in the Arena, you guys better come for a fight. I am gonna tell you exactly what I am gonna do. Young Bucks, Jack Perry, even Okada, I am going to spit in your face because I used to respect you and I don't respect you anymore.” [1:36 - 2:18]

Danielson will team up with Darby Allin and FTR to take on The Elite at AEW Double or Nothing in an Anarchy in the Arena match on May 26.

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