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Since making his WWE Debut at the 2026 Elimination Chamber PLE, kooky character Danhausen has taken the WWE Universe by storm.
Danhausen's "You are cursed!" catchphrase is already over with fans. While he's yet to actually wrestler, Danhausen is bring levity to the company — and frankly it's something that's been needed. This character harkens back to the 80s and 90s where the then-WWF would possess a host of unique and fun personalities.
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Danhausen certainly has already carved out a niche for himself as a backstage fulcrum of comedic relief. s
During Monday's episode of RAW on Netflix, Danhausen greeted the audience in pure Danhausen fashion. He was yucking it up with the crowd before shooting t-shirts into the crowd using a machine called the Cannon-Hausen (a play on his last name).
It's no surprise to see the WWE capitalize on Danhausen's newfound popularity. There are rumors he's already become one of top merchandise sellers in the company.
During his addressing of the crowd, Danhausen brought up the fact that today is March 16 aka 3:16 day. Of course, that connects back to the persona of iconic performer Stone Cold Steve Austin.
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Danhausen mentioned this as much, and even combined his catchphrase with Austin's by saying "Danhausen 3:16 says I just cursed your a--!"
The former AEW performer truly does have a pulse playing to the crowd. His noteworthy face paint makes him stand out from other wrestlers with bigger, more defined physiques. Danhausen is not billing himself as a bruiser in the ring — but rather an eccentric figure willing to curse anyone who refuses to be friendly with him.
Considering how well his tenure has gone thus far, whenever he does have his first match, the audience in attendance and at home surely will be entertained.
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