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Danhausen made his Elimination Chamber debut in February when he emerged from a mysterious box set up on stage.
The pro wrestling star’s entrance was accompanied by a perplexed fan base and questions about who this guy was and how he was going to fit into a roster filled with talented wrestlers all vying for championships and time on the main premium live events, “Monday Night Raw” and “Friday Night SmackDown.”
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Danhausen made his WWE debut at the Elimination Chamber event at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois on February 28, 2026. (Craig Melvin/WWE)
Danhausen came out with his face painted and several women, known at the time as Danhausenettes. This was his first appearance since leaving All Elite Wrestling, where he had the same gimmick – putting on a “curse” and emerging as more of a comedy act than anything else.
In the weeks leading up to WrestleMania, Danhausen captured the attention of fans. He “cursed” The Miz, Kit Wilson, Dominik Mysterio, the New York Mets and Stephen A. Smith between his debut and WrestleMania 42. In Las Vegas, his T-shirts were everywhere and dozens of fans painted their faces to match the “very nice, very bad” superstar.
“I’ve only been here about two months, and look at Danhausen’s impact,” he told PK Press Club Digital before WrestleMania Night 1. “He has a merchandise stand at WrestleMania. He’s going to be at WrestleMania. And his face is on everything. I still have to put him on the side of the truck. But what was your question? I was talking about how awesome I am.”
Danhausen made his WWE debut at the Elimination Chamber event at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois on February 28, 2026. (Craig Melvin/WWE)
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Danhausen also gave an update on the Danhausenettes, who haven’t been seen since they were dancing and performing on the Elimination Chamber stage.
“Well, we gave them a vacation,” he said. “A very welcome one. We gave them their human money so they can do what they want for now. Maybe we’ll see them again. Maybe we won’t see them again. I don’t know. It’ll be a surprise.”
Danhausen appeared at WrestleMania Night 2 – his first WrestleMania.
He got a huge reaction in a segment involving John Cena, The Miz and Wilson. He was accompanied by professional wrestlers from Micro Wrestling. They also got involved when Danhausen hit The Miz in the groin. The Micro Wrestling performers carried The Miz out of the ring.
Danhausen and John Cena celebrate WrestleMania 42: Night 2 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 19, 2026. (Andrew Timms/WWE)
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It was one of the funniest moments of the weekend. One thing is certain, Danhausen is in WWE to stay.
