Ric Flair On Bryan Danielson Vs. Hangman Page: “You Gentlemen Set A New Bar”
As we've noted, AEW World Champion Hangman Page and Bryan Danielson fought to a 60-minute draw on tonight's AEW Dynamite.
The match received a lot of praise on social media, with several former and current wrestlers chiming in with their views. Two-time WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair was floored by the contest as well, praising Page and Danielson for setting "a new bar" and putting on a pro wrestling clinic that "the wrestling world can learn from."
I've Done So Many Hour Draws, Some Great, Some Average! Tonight, You Gentlemen Set A New Bar!! The Wrestling World Can Learn From @theAdamPage & @bryandanielson! CONGRATULATIONS! WOOOOO! @AEW #AEWDynamite
Towards the final seconds of the bout, Page seemingly had the match won with a Buckshot Lariat, but couldn't cover Danielson before the time ran out. The announcers agreed they were hoping to see a rematch down the road. Bryan's AEW in-ring debut against Kenny Omega also ended in a 30-minute draw.
Earlier this week, Flair referred to Danielson as an "OK" pro wrestler while speaking on his podcast. You can watch a video clip of the same below.
AEW's YouTube channel has uploaded a near 9-minute video with the highlights of the Bryan Danielson vs. Hangman Page match. You can click here to watch the video.
I've Done So Many Hour Draws, Some Great, Some Average! Tonight, You Gentlemen Set A New Bar!! The Wrestling World Can Learn From @theAdamPage & @bryandanielson! CONGRATULATIONS! WOOOOO! @AEW #AEWDynamite
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) December 16, 2021
HELLUVA PRO WRESTLING MATCH! @AEW#Proud
@theAdamPage @bryandanielson pic.twitter.com/r0Ymlv1CGV
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) December 16, 2021
Bryan Danielson is putting on a clinic, Ric Flair's comments about Danielson being "OK" didn't age well... Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/UZ8oTgDxah
— WrestlingINC.com (@WrestlingInc) December 16, 2021