Bryan Danielson Explains Why He Ditched Social Media

Bryan Danielson is proving you don’t need to stay glued to your phone to stay grounded—especially in the wild world of pro wrestling. While other stars flood Twitter with hot takes and Instagram with brand deals, the AEW veteran is off the grid by choice—and loving every second of it.

During a new appearance on the Ned & Josh podcast, Danielson was asked whether he saw AJ Lee’s shocking WWE return. His answer was short—and telling.

“I honestly—I haven’t seen it. I’ve been in Australia since Thursday.”

The hosts joked that the internet exists in Australia, but Danielson wasn’t having it. For him, missing out isn’t about lacking access—it’s a lifestyle.

“The internet is everywhere, right? But are you always on the internet? And that’s where, for me to keep my peace of mind… I feel like the most important thing that you can do for yourself is to take care of where you put your attention.”

It turns out Danielson’s relationship with technology is almost non-existent. He says he ditched social media altogether—and not just for mental health, but because it doesn’t align with who he is.

“I don’t have social media on my phone. I just don’t have it.”

In fact, even when outside managers pitched him product deals to monetize his image, Danielson just wasn’t interested.

“He’d be like, ‘Hey, I got you this sweet beard oil deal,’ and I’d be like, ‘I don’t really use beard oil…’”

Instead of chasing likes or brand partnerships, the former WWE Champion has chosen peace and presence. He explained that his energy goes toward the things that truly matter to him—his family, his wrestling, and his personal values.

“I manage my own attention… and see, okay, what are the things that are important to me? Keep track of those things. And then everything else—hey, that’s other people’s business.”

This mindset isn’t new for Danielson. He’s long been known as one of wrestling’s most grounded performers, from promoting eco-conscious storylines in WWE to leading by quiet example in AEW’s locker room. His digital detachment isn’t a gimmick—it’s just who he is.

While social media has become an essential part of a modern wrestler’s brand, Danielson is living proof that peace of mind might be worth more than a trending hashtag.

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