10 Wrestlers With The Most Dangerous Auras Ever

5. Bryan Danielson

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Bryan Danielson is the best wrestler in the world because he convincingly portrays the best wrestler in the world.

It shouldn't go overstated how good he must be to pull that off, and yet, he does. His expert submission game, match layout wizardry and unparalleled body language depicts him as a man so gifted that he can slap somebody flush in the face and make the audience think of a fire-up spot as the greatest challenge a pro wrestler has ever surmounted.

Danielson has rediscovered the aura of the American Dragon as a heel in AEW, and that he was able to play the gutsiest underdog in WWE is further evidence of his greatness. He has no right to play those contrasting roles to perfection, and yet - again - he does. His subtle mannerisms are exquisite; the wry, sadistic grin, the orders he barks at opponents whom he demands level up, the wince-inducing impact of his strikes: the AEW version of Danielson effortlessly radiates bad news vibes.

"You're going to get your f*cking head kicked in" isn't just a fun bit of crowd interaction; Danielson summons it because he feels so thrillingly dangerous.

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