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WWE Mulls Danhausen Role if Knicks Capture 2026 NBA Championship
6/14/2026, 4:27:58 AM
WWE’s Planned Use of Danhausen Should Knicks Win Finals
WWE is reportedly preparing to feature professional-wrestling personality Danhausen prominently if the New York Knicks secure the 2026 NBA title. Sources say the company is discussing a spot for him on the upcoming “Saturday Night’s Main Event” at Madison Square Garden (July 18) and integrating him into Fanatics Fest content and merchandise initiatives in New York. The plan would leverage the public interest generated by Danhausen’s association with the Knicks’ playoff surge.
Danhausen’s “Uncursing” and the Knicks’ Playoff Surge
The crossover began on April 28, when Danhausen accepted a paid Cameo request and announced he would “uncurse” the Knicks. After the video, the franchise recorded 13 consecutive victories, advancing from a first-round deficit to the NBA Finals. Danhausen attended Game 3 at Madison Square Garden and was credited by fans for the team’s comeback from a 29-point deficit in Game 4, which gave the Knicks a 3-1 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs.
Key Dates in the Danhausen–Knicks Crossover
- April 28, 2026 – Danhausen posts uncursing Cameo; Knicks begin 13-win streak.
- June 13, 2026 – Multiple outlets report WWE’s internal discussions about Danhausen’s role if the Knicks win.
- June 13, 2026 – Danhausen tweets “Do not doubt Danhausen. Do not doubt KNICKSHAUSEN.”
- Game 3 (June 10) – Danhausen present at Madison Square Garden.
- Game 4 (June 12) – Knicks overcome 29-point deficit, extend series lead to 3-1.
- Game 5 (June 14) – Potential clinching game; WWE plans hinge on outcome.
Numbers Behind the Phenomenon
- 13 straight wins after Danhausen’s uncursing announcement.
- 13-0 record for the Knicks while the uncursing narrative was active, ending with a loss in Game 3.
- 3-1 series lead over the Spurs entering Game 5.
- $137.50 paid by fan Justin Starr for the Cameo that initiated the uncursing.
- 29-point deficit overcome in Game 4, the largest comeback in the Finals to date.
Official Statements & Responses
WWE representatives, cited by Fightful Select, confirmed that “if the Knicks win the NBA Championship, WWE is already discussing how to use Danhausen at Saturday Night’s Main Event at MSG.” Internal sources added that Danhausen could become a “fixture” of WWE’s New York promotions, with plans for new merchandise at Fanatics Fest. Danhausen’s own Twitter posts reiterate his stance: he will not re-curse the Knicks and emphasizes that any future involvement is contingent on the team’s success.
Fans and Wrestlers Attempt to Influence the Curse
During a Friday Night SmackDown segment, wrestlers Los Garza and Zack Ryder offered Danhausen money to place a curse on the Knicks, while Kit Wilson sought to lift a curse on The Miz. Separate fans have publicly pleaded with Danhausen to switch allegiance to the Spurs ahead of Game 5, though he has maintained loyalty to New York. These interactions illustrate the commercial and narrative interest surrounding his “cursing” persona.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Do not doubt Danhausen. Do not doubt KNICKSHAUSEN.” — Danhausen, Twitter, June 13 2026
- “Danhausen will NOT be re cursing the KNICKSHAUSEN.” — Danhausen, Twitter, June 13 2026
- “Oh, perhaps we could hang a Danhausen cape up there to commemorate his contributions to this wonderful playoff run.” — Danhausen, The Sal Licata Show, 2026
- “If the Knicks win the NBA Championship, WWE is already discussing how to use Danhausen at Saturday Night’s Main Event at MSG, following the massive buzz surrounding his connection to the New York Knicks.” — Fightful Select, 2026
- “It's all written in the stars - pun intended,” — Justin Starr, fan interview, 2026
What’s Next
Should the Knicks clinch the championship, WWE is expected to feature Danhausen on the July 18 Saturday Night’s Main Event, debut new Danhausen-themed merchandise at Fanatics Fest, and possibly showcase a retired-cape ceremony at Madison Square Garden. The outcome of Game 5 will determine whether these plans move from discussion to execution.
