Bryan Danielson Credits AEW For Cody Rhodes’ WWE Success.
During an interview with the Kairouz Bros. Bryan Danielson emphasized that AEW’s existence significantly shaped the careers of stars like Cody Rhodes, crediting AEW for turning him into a megastar.
He stated: “If AEW wouldn’t have started, would Cody Rhodes be where he is right now? No, they have a megastar because AEW exists,” Danielson said. “Would CM Punk ever have come back? Probably not.”
“It’s good for the wrestlers, both in AEW and in WWE. It’s good for them.” Bryan Added.
Cody Rhodes served as executive vice president for All Elite Wrestling in 2019 and became a top star, helping AEW to become a strong competitor to WWE. before his shocking departure in 2022. He then returned to WWE and went on to headline WrestleMania and “finish his story” by winning the Undisputed WWE Championship.
