On May 24, 2025, Bryan Danielson surprised the public with a special appearance in the Action Dean ~ !!! 2 in Glendale, Arizona, where he shared an emotional moment with the Mexican legend Blue Panther. This gesture not only honored the memory of the writer Dean Rasmussen, but also brought his memorable confrontation in the Mexico Arena.
A dream fight: Danielson vs. Blue Panther in the Mexico Arena
On April 5, 2024, La Arena Mexico witnessed a historic hand to hand between Bryan Danielson and Blue Panther, organized by the World Wrestling Council (CMLL). This confrontation, which marked the first individual struggle between an AEW fighter and a CMLL legend on Mexican soil, was a tribute to the technical style of wrestling.
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The fight, agreed under submission rules, was developed with great intensity for 25 minutes. The outcome was controversial: after applying his knee Busaiku, Danielson was surprised by a Panther armbar, who thought he had won when he saw his opponent surrender. However, the referee invalidated the surrender by noticing that Danielson's foot was under the ropes. Taking advantage of the confusion, Danielson applied his Yes Lock (Lebell Lock), achieving victory.
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Despite the defeat, Blue Panther showed respect to Danielson, carrying him on shoulders around the ring in admiration. Danielson, visibly excited, said that this fight was one of the most significant moments of his career.
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The fight received praise from critics and fans, obtaining an average rating of 8.69 in Cagematch, with more than 190 votes.
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This confrontation not only consolidated mutual respect between two generations of fighters, but also opened the door to a possible rematch in the United States, possibly in an AEW event.
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The reunion between Danielson and Panther in Glendale, Arizona, served as a reminder of the lasting impact of his fight on the Mexico Arena, highlighting the deep connection between fighters and fans through generations.
