Tony Khan: Bryan Danielson plans on staying with AEW ‘for a long time’

Bryan Danielson is planning on staying in AEW “for a long time” according to company owner Tony Khan.

In a new interview with The Rich Eisen Show’s TJ Jefferson, Khan commented on Danielson’s short-term and long-term future with the company:

“I can’t say how much time Bryan has left in the ring, but he has said this will be his final year, this is going to be the year Bryan hangs it up from full-time wrestling. At that point it’s going to be a sad day for pro wrestling, and for me personally.“

When Jefferson asked if Khan planned to keep Danielson on once his full-time in-ring career was over, Khan responded affirmatively and noted that Danielson is planning on the same:

“Absolutely. 100 percent. I hope Bryan will stay here for the rest of his life, and I know he’s planning to stay with us for a long time going forward as part of the company, hopefully. I would want Bryan to stay with us as long as humanly possible.”

Khan has noted previously that Danielson’s AEW deal expires in August, and that re-signing the star is a “top priority.”

Khan also discussed Wednesday’s Dynamite Blood & Guts, All In, All Out, AEW’s origin story, and much more in the 30-plus minute interview, which is embedded below.