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Danhausen’s WWE debut as the mystery crate pull at Elimination Chamber drew a mixed initial reaction, but Fightful Select reports WWE appreciated his quick turnaround and resilience as he subsequently appeared on RAW and SmackDown. WWE’s filing of new trademarks—Girlhausen, Ghoulhausen, and Kidhausen—points to potential expansion of the Danhausen character’s branding in the near future.
Danhausen’s WWE debut at Elimination Chamber drew a largely confused crowd, but Fightful Select reports backstage praise for his quick turnaround, with ongoing WWE appearances on Raw and SmackDown and feuds like curses on Dominik Mysterio and El Grande Americano.
PWInsider Elite reports WWE is pleased with Danhausen's early merch numbers after his Elimination Chamber debut, with his shirt among the top sellers on WWE Shop; he appeared backstage on Raw and is slated for WWE Performance Center activity and a likely SmackDown appearance, with no specific brand roster assigned yet.
WWE officials are reportedly pleasantly surprised by Danhausen’s merch sales since his Elimination Chamber debut, led by a top-selling t-shirt on WWE Shop; insiders question whether the strong numbers reflect projections or indicate WWE’s signing decisions, while Danhausen amplifies the hype on social media.
WWE is pleasantly surprised by Danhausen's early merchandise sales, with his debut shirt already topping WWEShop; after his Elimination Chamber debut he appeared on Raw in a backstage segment with The Judgment Day and is expected at the WWE Performance Center and Friday's SmackDown in Phoenix.
WWE imported Danhausen from AEW and debuted him at Elimination Chamber, but the reception was underwhelming and drew comparisons to past misfires, highlighting the challenges WWE faces in cross-promoting talent—compounded by his injury history and how the company has managed his push.
Danhausen’s Elimination Chamber debut drew boos, but he’s signed with WWE and has publicly pledged to takeover television and the audience as he works to get his ghoul-inspired character over.
A roughly 40-person crowd at Regal Cinemas El Cajon watched WWE Elimination Chamber, starting quiet but building to big pops as the night progressed. In the women’s matches, Raquel Rodriguez sparked the energy, AJ Lee defeated Becky Lynch for the Women’s Intercontinental title, and CM Punk beat Finn Balor to retain the World Heavyweight title. The mystery crate reveal and Danhausen drew mixed reactions, then Trick Williams earned the loudest pop in the men’s Chamber, while Logan Paul faced hostility. Randy Orton pinned Cody Rhodes with an RKO to win the final Chamber match, triggering a cinema-wide eruption. Afterward, fans discussed storylines, ticket prices, and WrestleMania plans; despite audio shortcomings, the big-screen experience and camaraderie convinced many to return, ideally with a larger crowd next time.
WWE Raw General Manager Adam Pearce said he reviewed Elimination Chamber footage and will not suspend referee Jessika Carr, denying Becky Lynch’s petition and addressing the ongoing accusations of biased officiating.
At WWE's Elimination Chamber, Seth Rollins made a surprise return to the ring, while Randy Orton outlasted competitors to earn a WWE Championship title match, setting up a high-profile showdown for the title.
Seth Rollins made a dramatic return at WWE Elimination Chamber by attacking Logan Paul, reigniting plans for a WrestleMania clash. BodySlam+ reports Rollins is aiming for Bron Breakker as his opponent, though Breakker’s clearance is uncertain; if he isn’t cleared, Paul is currently expected to face Rollins at WrestleMania. WrestleMania 42 is scheduled for Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 18-19.
Elimination Chamber 2026 in Chicago features two Chamber matches to crown WrestleMania title challengers: men (Orton, Knight, Rhodes, Je'Von Evans, Trick Williams, Logan Paul) and women (Rhea Ripley, Tiffany Stratton, Alexa Bliss, Asuka, Kiana James, Raquel Rodriguez). Winners earn shots at WWE Champion Drew McIntyre and WWE Women's Champion Jade Cargill at WrestleMania. The card also includes CM Punk defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Finn Balor and Becky Lynch defending the Women's Intercontinental Championship against AJ Lee, with the event streaming on ESPN Unlimited and a 7 p.m. ET main card.
At WWE Elimination Chamber in Chicago, Cody Rhodes fell short in the men’s chamber while CM Punk retained the World Heavyweight Championship and is set to face Roman Reigns at WrestleMania in Las Vegas. Drew McIntyre’s interference pushes Rhodes into a SmackDown title clash, potentially reshaping WrestleMania plans with Randy Orton also in Las Vegas. Rhea Ripley earned a WrestleMania spot, AJ Lee captured her first title in over a decade, and the night ended with the reveal of a masked man and who was in the box, leaving several WrestleMania matchups still uncertain.
Seth Rollins is expected to appear at WrestleMania 2026 following his Elimination Chamber return, with reports from BodySlam.net suggesting he may already be medically cleared. If Bron Breakker isn’t cleared in time, Rollins would likely face Logan Paul; Rollins has been recovering from a rotator cuff injury and indicated he’s nearing clearance in a recent ESPN First Take appearance.
After Elimination Chamber, Nick Aldis announced on SmackDown that Drew McIntyre will defend the WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes this Friday; Rhodes earned the title shot by winning the Chamber, while Randy Orton earned a Mania title opportunity, setting up further storyline angles (including possible Logan Paul/Paul Heyman involvement).