WWE SmackDown General Manager Daniel Bryan continues to make noise about an eventual return to the ring. Bryan is under WWE contract until next year and it seems increasingly unlikely that he’ll be medically cleared by the company any time soon. That hasn’t stopped him from thinking about the next chapter of his in-ring career.
When asked by a fan on Twitter who on the independent scene he’d like to work with in the future, Bryan gave an answer that’s sure to raise some eyebrows.
https://twitter.com/wwedanielbryan/status/910678044968345600
Cody Rhodes, Marty Scurll and The Young Bucks each wrestle for New Japan Pro Wrestling, Ring of Honor and various independent promotions across the world.
Bryan added that he’d like to work with Kenny Omega “in any big arena.”
We've got unfinished business, you and I… ? Even in Japan, the people still shout. I can never go out… pic.twitter.com/nKETpTiR8V
— Kenny Omega (@KennyOmegamanX) September 21, 2017
When asked how badly he wants to wrestle again on a scale from 1-10, Bryan replied:
https://twitter.com/WWEDanielBryan/status/910677441609269249
During a recent appearance on the E&C Pod of Awesomeness podcast, Bryan said, “There’s no reason why I can’t return to doing what I love” and envisions himself working a lighter schedule than what WWE would offer, about 50-100 matches a year.
You can bet companies like NJPW and ROH would jump at the opportunity for “part time Daniel Bryan” over “No Daniel Bryan.”