Bryan Danielson’s storied wrestling career has seen him engage in numerous dream matches and classic encounters, but the possibility of a rematch with veteran star Nigel McGuinness is a topic sparking interest.
McGuinness, currently known for his commentary work in AEW and ROH, reflected on their past rivalry and offered insights into why he believes another bout between them is unlikely.
Before their commentary stints, McGuinness and Danielson shared a compelling in-ring history, facing off as both teammates and rivals across various promotions from 2005 to 2009.
Their matchups, which included a notable Title vs. Title encounter in 2006, garnered attention for their intensity and technical prowess.
Despite rumors of a rematch circulating in 2023, McGuinness dismissed the idea, suggesting Danielson’s reluctance stems from apprehension rather than interest:
“Not a chance. He’s afraid of me. No chance he’d ever get in the ring with me. He knows he’s got nothing to gain from that. He’s got his long list of cherry-picked opponents that he wants for his odyssey so he can go back to his little humble abode in Seattle and dig his clams out of the beach every weekend, so I don’t think he has any interest in that,” McGuinness asserted.
While acknowledging Danielson’s wrestling prowess, McGuinness hinted at underlying tensions, expressing a mix of admiration and resentment toward his former rival:
“That’s all well and good. It’s probably better for him. I enjoy making fun of him and belittling him. Obviously, the truth is, he’s an incredible wrestler, one of the best that I ever faced. But that can’t take away from the vitriol and legit jealous of and sort of resentment that I have towards someone, their career was at the same sort of level as me, and then our stars certainly went in different directions,” McGuinness elaborated.
Despite the host’s optimism about a potential rematch, McGuinness remained skeptical, suggesting it’s unlikely to materialize, although he didn’t rule it out entirely.
As for Danielson, his focus remains on his ongoing rivalry with NJPW star Zack Sabre Jr., praising his opponent’s technical prowess after their recent encounter.
As wrestling enthusiasts speculate about potential matchups, the prospect of another McGuinness vs. Danielson showdown remains a compelling topic of discussion in the wrestling community.
