Bryan Danielson, Davey Richards signed to Dragon Gate USA

In a development sure to shock the independent wrestling world. Dragon Gate USA announced early Thursday that it had added Bryan Danielson and Davey Richards to its roster. According to DGUSA.tv website, both men will debut on DGUSA's September 6 Chicago show, the new fed's second planned event.

The signings of Danielson and Richards are especially stunning considering that both men are key members of the Ring of Honor roster. ROH and DGUSA are competing against each other for fan loyalties among core independent wrestling followers.

Danielson's reputation in the independent ranks is unsurpassed. At the least, the man also known as "American Dragon" and "The Best Wrestler in the World" is the consensus best U.S. wrestler not already signed to WWE or TNA. Davey Richards is one half of current ROH tag champions The American Wolves.

It isn't believed that the signings will preclude either Danielson or Richards for appearing with Ring of Honor though there had been rumors of Danielson taking a hiatus later this year. At the least, these deals could give any dissatisfied ROH fans with limited resources more reasons to stop supporting that product.

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