When Danhausen appeared from out of a wooden box at Elimination Chamber, it left an empty reaction… one that’s not really his fault

By Ryan K Boman | March 3, 2026

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By now, every serious wrestling fan is well aware of the debut of former AEW star Danhausen in World Wrestling Entertainment. After weeks of being teased by the presence of a wooden mystery crate, the buildup focused on it like some huge reveal. Unfortunately, WWE tipped their hand in the episodes leading up to the ‘Very Nice, Very Evil’ character’s emergence at Elimination Chamber, essentially letting the fans and media know that they were holding a Joker.

Firstly, Danhausen is one of the more entertaining and unique characters we’ve seen in a long time, so the reception from the crowd should have been huge, right? Well, it didn’t quite go that way.

After some polite opening applause, the confused crowd turned on the character. Those who knew his work were likely upset he didn’t get more time. But, a vast majority of the naysayers were people who didn’t get it, because they had no idea who Danhausen is — or what the nature of the gimmick is.

With his intelligence and perseverance, Danhausen was able to become an underground hero on the Indy level and an interesting side star in All Elite Wrestling. His highjinx often went viral, as you couldn’t help but laugh at this little guy who comes off like a mix between Dracula and Ferris Bueller. It’s an oddly dark, comedic character that you really have to experience to understand…Read More HERE

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