Bryan Danielson vs. Kazuchika Okada Set for AEW Dynamite’s 5th Anniversary

One big thing

AEW has announced a dream match for its 5th anniversary episode of Dynamite: Bryan Danielson will face Kazuchika Okada on Wednesday, October 2nd.

Why it matters

This match represents a clash between two of the most respected technical wrestlers in the world, spanning promotions and continents. It’s a testament to AEW’s ability to create fresh, exciting matchups that appeal to hardcore wrestling fans.

By the numbers

• Danielson: 5-time WWE Champion, 1-time AEW World Championship challenger
• Okada: 7-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion
• Combined: 12 5-star matches rated by Dave Meltzer

The details

• This will be the first-ever one-on-one match between Danielson and Okada.
• The match is part of AEW’s celebration of 5 years on television.
• It’s unclear if this is a one-off appearance for Okada or part of a longer AEW stint.

What they’re saying

“This is the kind of match that reminds fans why they love professional wrestling,” said AEW President Tony Khan in a press release.

The big picture

This match continues AEW’s strategy of creating “dream matches” that blend talent from various promotions, setting them apart from WWE’s more insular approach.

What’s next

The outcome of this match could set up future storylines for both wrestlers, potentially leading to a rematch or new rivalries within AEW.

What do you think about this dream match between Danielson and Okada? Will it live up to the hype? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!