Nigel McGuinness vs. Bryan Danielson: A Surprise AEW Grand Slam Showdown

One big thing

Nigel McGuinness will face AEW World Champion Bryan Danielson at “AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam” in a surprise match-up, replacing the originally scheduled Darby Allin.

Why it matters

This unexpected bout reunites two former Ring of Honor rivals, with McGuinness stepping into the ring for only his second match in nearly 13 years.

The details

• Tommy Dreamer, ECW legend, shared his thoughts on “Busted Open Radio” about this surprising development.

• Dreamer expressed excitement for McGuinness’s return, noting he missed their original Ring of Honor feud.

• He believes the pressure is more on McGuinness than Danielson due to the long gap in McGuinness’s wrestling career.

By the numbers

• McGuinness has primarily been a commentator for the past decade.
• This will be only his second match in nearly 13 years.
• “AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam” is less than two weeks away.

What they’re saying

I’m just happy that Nigel’s coming back and he’s going to have one more match with, again, somebody that he had a great feud with,” Dreamer said on “Busted Open Radio.

The big picture

While some have questioned the short build-up to this match, Dreamer isn’t concerned. He believes AEW can effectively use social media to fill in storyline gaps that can’t be covered in limited TV time.

What’s next

All eyes will be on McGuinness as he steps back into the ring against one of the world’s best wrestlers, with fans eager to see if he can recapture the magic of their past encounters.

What do you think about this surprise match-up? Are you excited to see Nigel McGuinness back in action? Leave a comment below with your thoughts!