Danhausen’s long-awaited in-ring debut on the April 10 episode of SmackDown delivered exactly what fans expected — and then some — though the finish left just enough mystery to keep everyone guessing.
Facing Kit Wilson in a match set up earlier in the night, Danhausen wasted little time making an impression. While the bout started like a standard debut showcase, it didn’t take long before things turned… well, very Danhausen.
Danhausen’s “curse” steals the show in WWE SmackDown debut
The match itself was competitive early on, with Wilson gaining control through strikes and even climbing to the top rope for a potential elbow drop. However, just as momentum seemed to swing in his favor, Danhausen intervened in a way only he could.
As Wilson prepared to leap, Danhausen declared him “cursed” — and almost on cue, a burst of pyro fired behind Wilson. The distraction caused him to lose balance and crash onto the turnbuckle, turning the tide in an instant.
Danhausen capitalized quickly, delivering a kick to the head and securing the pinfall victory in under three minutes. It was a finish that felt less like a comeback and more like a punchline — or perhaps a curse with a three-count attached.
The chaos didn’t end there. The Miz, who had been at ringside, attempted to ambush Danhausen after the match. However, the lights suddenly cut out before any damage could be done, and by the time they returned, Danhausen had vanished — leaving Miz alone in the ring and, perhaps, still dealing with his “worst week ever.”
This debut also ties into recent events, where Miz and Wilson have been on the receiving end of Danhausen’s antics, including a previous match where a “cursed” referee cost them a title opportunity.
With a win now on the board, Danhausen hasn’t just arrived — he’s already making his presence felt in ways that are hard to explain and even harder to counter.
After all, in WWE, momentum is everything. But in Danhausen’s case, it might just be supernatural.
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