Bryan Danielson recently made a surprise return to AEW television. This was during the company’s tribute to PAC. But his appearance does not appear to have led to immediate plans for a regular on-screen role.

Danielson returned during the September 30 episode of AEW Dynamite, which was dedicated to the late PAC. The former AEW World Champion appeared after Jon Moxley defeated Orange Cassidy. He shared an emotional embrace with his former Blackpool Combat Club teammate.

Danielson later returned to the ring for the main event. He teamed with Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Daniel Garcia and Gabe Kidd as part of the Death Riders. The group defeated the Don Callis Family in a ten-man tag team match.

The appearance marked Danielson’s first televised match since he retired from full-time in-ring competition in 2024. However, a new report suggests fans should not necessarily expect to see more of him on AEW programming in the immediate future.

According to Fightful Select, Bryan Danielson is not currently being factored into AEW’s on-screen plans following his appearance on last week’s Dynamite. The report noted that the outlet has not heard of Danielson being included in AEW’s plans following the PAC tribute episode.

Danielson’s emotional reunion with Moxley also provided some closure to their complicated history. Moxley had defeated Danielson at WrestleDream 2024, ending the American Dragon’s full-time wrestling career and beginning the Death Riders era.

Danielson has remained involved with AEW since stepping away from regular in-ring competition, including a recent return to the commentary desk at AEW All In.