Newly signed AEW star Bryan Danielson thanked WWE in an open letter written for The Players' Tribune on Tuesday.

Danielson specifically thanked WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, the wrestlers and crew members he worked with in WWE and the WWE fans in the letter.

Regarding McMahon, Danielson wrote: "Thank you to the Big Man, who I know hates to be acknowledged. I won’t say much, but thank you for the conversations, the life lessons (about both what to do and what not to do), and the best hug I’ve ever received. I wish more people could see you how I see you."

Danielson wrote the letter on the eve of his debut match for AEW, which will see him face world champion Kenny Omega on AEW Dynamite at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York City.

Wrestling under the name Daniel Bryan, Danielson became one of the top stars in professional wrestling during his stint with the company from 2009 to 2021.

He was a five-time world champion, held countless other titles and competed in the main event of WrestleMania twice, including earlier this year when he faced Roman Reigns and Edge in a Triple Threat for the Universal Championship.

Danielson would have one more match for WWE against Reigns before becoming a free agent and setting the wheels in motion for him to sign with AEW.

The 40-year-old veteran made his AEW debut at All Out earlier this month by confronting Omega and The Elite, and he will clash with Omega in a non-title bout on Wednesday night in what is a dream match for many wrestling fans.

While many wrestlers who have left WWE for AEW have chosen to take potshots at WWE, that hasn't been the case for Danielson.

Even before writing the open letter, Danielson made it clear in interviews that he loved his time in WWE and had nothing but good feelings regarding the company.

After giving thanks to so many, Danielson concluded his open letter with the following:

"I loved my time in WWE. Needless to say, it changed my life. I met my wife, had unbelievable experiences and made great friends. Some of you, I may see again…. and I hope that I do. But these last two years have taught us not to take that for granted. So I just wanted to tell you all how much you've meant to me. I'm grateful that you allowed me into your lives, and that you came into mine. I'll cherish these memories forever. Thank you for reading—and most of all, thank you for caring."

As much as Danielson enjoyed his time in WWE and his rise to the top of the wrestling business, he has expressed his desire to take on new challenges.

Danielson referred to Wednesday's bout against Omega as the "biggest match of my career" and called the first wrestling event at Arthur Ashe Stadium a "dream setting."

With Danielson clearly still on good terms with WWE, one can only assume the company will welcome him back with open arms one day, even if for just a well-deserved induction into the WWE Hall of Fame.

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