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Danhausen is booked to face JD McDonagh at Saturday Night’s Main Event at Madison Square Garden, with rumors that a New York Knicks-backed ally could join him—fueling chatter about Baron Corbin or Knicks star Jalen Brunson, though Brunson’s in-ring involvement was shelved due to wrist surgery and several Knicks champs are expected to attend.
IYO SKY defeated Liv Morgan in the Queen of the Ring final at WWE Night of Champions in Riyadh, after Danhausen cursed Morgan before the match, and Sky ultimately won with a Spanish Fly and Over The Moonsault. In victory, Sky announced she’ll challenge Morgan for the women’s world title at SummerSlam, leaving fans to read into the status of injured champion Rhea Ripley.
WWE star Danhausen is reportedly asking for a one-day contract with the New York Knicks so he can retire as an NBA champion, claiming he can “uncurse” teams and even taking credit for the Knicks’ playoff success. The idea has buzz surrounding Jalen Brunson, with talk of a cap-friendly deal and potential fanfare like a ring, parade, or banner as the Knicks celebrate a 53-year title run after a historic postseason.
Report suggests the New York Knicks are teaming with WWE and TKO on a Danhausen collaboration, including a Knicks/Danhausen documentary for YouTube, WWE camera presence at the parade, potential Knicks appearances on a future Saturday Night’s Main Event, merch rollout, and an ESPN appearance, signaling a broader cross-promotional push.
SmackDown 6/12/2026 delivered drama with uneven execution: the Queen of the Ring first-round match was hampered by early interference and botches, Giulia split from Kiana James hinting at a push, the Women’s Tag titles weren’t defended in a non-title bout, Solo Sikoa gave a compelling Bloodline moment while some fans resisted the babyface turn, and Danhausen again delivered a short, goofy standout segment.
WWE star Danhausen reacted to the Knicks’ 2026 NBA Finals win, uncursing them after a Cameo request; New York beat the Spurs in five to clinch the title, having earlier won Game 6 and swept the 76ers and Cavaliers. It remains unclear if he’ll get a championship ring, but he’ll be at WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event at Madison Square Garden on July 18 and is expected to receive a big ovation.
With the Knicks up 3-1 in the 2026 NBA Finals, WWE star Danhausen is getting notable credit for boosting the team’s postseason storyline, and reports say WWE is planning to feature him at Madison Square Garden for the July 18 Saturday Night’s Main Event and related Fanatics Fest merchandise, signaling a major NYC spotlight if the Knicks clinch.
Wrestler Danhausen appeared on ESPN First Take and said that to keep the New York Knicks uncursed, he wants his own TV show (in addition to courtside seats and more money); Stephen A. Smith called it blackmail as the Knicks gear up for the NBA Finals against the Spurs, following Danhausen’s earlier lifting of the curse on April 28.
Danhausen and his partner Minihausen beat The Miz and Kit Wilson at WWE Backlash 2026, and in a WWE Now interview he dismissed online speculation about a mystery partner, stressing that no partner had been officially confirmed and poking fun at rumors naming Jelly Roll, Cola-Man Punk, and Oba Femi.
Danhausen addressed the Backlash 2026 mystery partner rumors, saying he hadn’t planned or asked for a partner and questioning who started the speculation. The reveal turned out to be Minihausen, a clone of Danhausen portrayed by Mascarita Sagrada, a choice that fit the character and sparked fan reactions.
After WWE Backlash, Jonathan Coachman criticized Danhausen's Minihausen gimmick on X, calling the segment a waste of time, lamenting the lack of a bigger surprise partner and suggesting it harms WWE, even as some fans enjoyed the absurd humor.
At WWE Backlash in Tampa, Danhausen revealed a pint-sized clone, Mini-Hausen, as his tag partner. The miniature wrestler helped Danhausen and his group of minis defeat The Miz and Kit Wilson in a comedy-heavy match after a cloning-machine gimmick, with Miz accidentally using a fire extinguisher on himself before being pinned.
Former WWE personality Jonathan Coachman blasted Danhausen and Minihausen's Backlash 2026 win over The Miz and Kit Wilson, calling the match an “absolute waste of time” and criticizing the storyline as embarrassing for the company, with Wade Barrett joining in the critique and noting the flat crowd reaction.
Miz and Kit Wilson betrayed Danhausen on SmackDown, setting up a Backlash tag match on May 9 where Danhausen must find a partner. Online buzz centers on Jelly Roll as his mystery teammate, with CM Punk and other names floated but not widely supported as the prediction market weighs in on the pairing.
Rumors suggest Jelly Roll could be Danhausen’s partner at WWE Backlash, though nothing is confirmed; betting odds currently list CM Punk as the favorite, and prior reports mentioned Jelly Roll with Cody Rhodes for a Backlash tag match.