10 Wrestlers Who MUST Be In AEW's Owen Hart Cup Tournament

2. Bryan Danielson

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Now that Bryan Danielson is in All Elite Wrestling, it's time to hit the ground running with a slew of dream matches and epic encounters. The promotion is already delivering on Danielson vs Omega right off the bat, so fans are spoiled. Still, putting Bryan into this tournament would be a fantastic way to keep that momentum going.

If you can't see the connection between Owen Hart and Bryan Danielson, then you're clearly not looking hard enough. The creator of the Yes! Movement is a wrestler who sits above his peers, thanks to his fast work, technical showcases and progressive in-ring style. That description is almost a carbon copy of what people said about Owen Hart during his career. Therefore, the comparison is undeniable.

Danielson is one of AEW's most prominent names at the moment, so placing him into the Cup would be an easy way to bring its prestige up. He is an easy option for a final contestant, and he'd no doubt litter the tournament with a collection of stunning matches.

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