Bryan Danielson made a surprise appearance after Collision went off the air last night.

Following the end of the main event, Max Caster came out to issue a Best Wrestler Alive open challenge.

Danielson’s theme song kicked in and the former AEW champion came out. Adam Cole, who was still in the ring, hit a super kick on Caster and that was followed by Danielson locking in the LeBell Lock. Caster tapped out quickly much to the delight of the fans.

Danielson then celebrated in the ring with Paragon to send the crowd home happy.

The show was held in Kent, Washington, which is close to Danielson’s old stomping grounds of Aberdeen.

Bryan Danielson is back #aewdynamite #aewcollision pic.twitter.com/uB0ir5TPLW

— jthan (@JthanJoestar) June 26, 2025