Bryan Danielson Working For AEW Considered A Roadblock To Brie Bella's WWE Return

Bryan Danielson working for All Elite Wrestling has been a roadblock to Brie Bella returning to WWE, according to the woman herself. People within WWE are said to be uncomfortable with using Bella due to Danielson's status with the rival company.

Nikki Bella is already on WWE TV, having returned earlier this year, and Brie addressed why she is yet to make her own return to the company on the Nikki & Brie Show.

"As of late, there has been, what I kind of consider a roadblock, but it's also a good sign. That's where I make a joke because when I've been on red carpets and interviews, there is one question I constantly get asked and it is, 'When will we see you back in the ring?' As if I have that power. I always make a joke because when I'm doing interviews, I don't want to ever answer something serious because usually it's a quick question and they need a quick answer. I have constantly made the joke, 'Waiting on the call,' which in some ways can be true and in some ways I'm just saying something cheeky and sweet so I can get on to the next question," Brie said.

"What I wanted to bring up, when I look at that, I know my roadblock is the fact that my husband is with the rival company. For some people, it makes them uncomfortable at WWE, thinking I would be there when my husband is with AEW. You know what, that's okay. I've kind of looked at that roadblock as people have the right to feel. People feel uncomfortable, they're uncomfortable. That's okay. They have that right. Does it bum me out at times that I wish feelings were different? Absolutely, but it doesn't make me angry or bitter. It makes me feel like that right there is a sign that I'm supposed to be staying in my Soft Girl Era."

Bryan Danielson previously wrestled for WWE from 2009 until 2021, but he has been a part of All Elite Wrestling since September 2021. While now retired from full-time in-ring action, Danielson made his return at All In Texas to help Hangman Page take down the Death Riders.

Danielson performed his "Yes!" gesture during his return, and the American Dragon revealed ahead of All In that WWE had once again asked him to stop using the chant, although Danielson pointed out that he has never said "Yes!" in AEW and has only performed the gesture.

H/T Fightful

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