Nigel McGuinness wants to finish the story.
Former ROH World Champion Nigel McGuinness and Bryan Danielson at AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam. This will mark the continuation of their classic rivalry in ROH.
In an interview with Steven Muehlhausen for The Takedown on SI, Nigel McGuinness reflected on his in-ring return at AEW All In. He also looked ahead to AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam.
“It’s probably a good match to have back after 15 years rather than a long dragged-out one-on-one encounter,” Nigel McGuiness said. “But either way, I was ready because I prepared. They say failing to prepare is preparing to fail. For the last 18 months, ever since I realized it was an option, I’ve been getting in the ring, I’ve been working on my diet, I’ve been lifting, I’ve been stretching, I’ve been doing everything I can to be in tip-top condition if and when the opportunity presents itself. So I’ve got that level of confidence.”
Nigel McGuiness On Facing Bryan Danielson
Nigel McGuinness went on to say that he believed that the match would be the pinnacle of his story. He noted that regardless of the outcome, his dream would come true.
“It’d be hard not to for me given my opponent, given our history and just giving father time as well,” Nigel McGuiness said. “Bryan is legitimately banged up. His neck is screwed. He’s probably going to have to have surgery. I would say he’s definitely going to have to have surgery. And whether he’ll ever wrestle again afterward remains to be seen. I think he’s stupid enough to try.
“I think we will look back on this match, and certainly for me, it will be the pinnacle of my story. Whatever the outcome—Win, Lose, or Draw—I’ll be able to say that I had a dream that was unimaginable to that boy who sat in Wembley Stadium and first vowed to be a professional wrestler.”
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