Backstage details on blockbuster match for Bryan Danielson in AEW before he retires - Reports

AEW World Champion Bryan Danielson is set to take on Nigel McGuinness at AEW Grand Slam. McGuinness is one of Danielson's fiercest rivals and will be making a singles return in almost 13 years.

The AEW commentator made his return to the ring at All In in the Casino Gauntlet match and later hinted that he could take the chance to come back if the right moment presented itself. He did just that on Dynamite when he announced that he would be taking on Danielson at Grand Slam.

Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer recently spoke about the developments and stated that the match between the long-time rivals had been planned for long.

"From what I understand, the whole McGuinness thing was not something long planned out. You always thought they were going to do [the match] before Danielson retires. I guess New York is a place. They'll probably have a great match." [H/T Wrestling Inc]

Will Ospreay reacted to Bryan Danielson vs Nigel McGuinness

The match between Bryan Danielson and Nigel McGuinness has Will Ospreay excited. The AEW International Champion is one of the rising stars in AEW and will surely have his sights set on the world title currently held by Danielson.

After McGuinness laid down the challenge, Ospreay took to X/Twitter to speak about how the two of them inspired him and many other young wrestlers.

"One thing I just wanna scream right now but it’s way too cool. I am going to [be] on the same card with Bryan Danielson vs. Nigel McGuinness. That’s wild!! New York is getting two super influential legends that paved the way for so many of us," he wrote.

It will be interesting to see who comes out on top in this grudge match that has been years in the making. McGuinness has wanted to take on Danielson for a long time and his wish is finally coming true at AEW Grand Slam.