One of the most famous WWE chants will seemingly become a thing of the past. Fans of Bryan Danielson shouldn't expect to hear him use the 'Yes' chant in AEW.
Danielson made his AEW debut at the company's All Out pay-per-view on September 5. Now, the wrestler says that in an attempt to respect his former company, he will no longer lead the 'Yes' chants that were associated with his on-stage persona.
In an interview with Brandon Walker on Barstool's Rasslin', Danielson discussed a number of items related to his wrestling career, including his upcoming match with Kenny Omega and his time in WWE. On the WWE roster, Danielson led what became known as the Yes Movement, giving him a solid way to connect with wrestling fans. The 'Yes' chant has spread throughout the world of wrestling and was chanted long before Danielson's AEW debut. Now that Danielson has officially arrived at AEW, he revealed to Walker that in an attempt to respect the intellectual property of WWE, he will try his best to avoid "swinging his arms in the air."
Danielson insisted that prior to his AEW debut, he had "a great conversation with Kevin Dunn." In his talks with his former company, Danielson "was very upfront" about his signing with AEW, giving his former company the courtesy of knowing his AEW debut date and things of that nature. In response, Danielson says that WWE politely asked him to respect their intellectual property, involving some of the things that couldn't be legally enforced. While Danielson is trying his best to avoid doing the chant himself, he is happy to bait fans into enjoying it for themselves.
Despite wrestling at a number of WrestleManias, Danielson insists that in his opinion, his match against Omega is the biggest match of his career. Omega, who recently topped the PWI 500 list for the second time and gained a large following during his time with New Japan Pro-Wrestling, will battle Danielson in a non-title match at Dynamite: Grand Slam. When asked if fans should anticipate any in-ring surprises, Danielson says that people who are unfamiliar with his wrestling prior to WWE may be surprised with what he showcases in AEW. Danielson admitted that in WWE, he adapted his wrestling style to fit with the company. Now that he's in AEW, he suggests that the level of violence he'll bring to an AEW ring might surprise some of his fans.
Danielson and Omega wrestled one another many years ago before either man reached the worldwide success they now have. The match will take place at Dynamite Grand Slam, which serves as AEW's New York City debut. The stage that Arthur Ashe Stadium will provide is the perfect place to highlight the technicality that both Danielson and Omega bring to the ring. Danielson and Omega's match will certainly be an event to remember.
AEW Dynamite Grand Slam will air on TNT on September 22, 2021, at 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
Source: Barstool Rasslin'