WWE superstar Danhausen — known for being “very nice, very evil” — has a new demand for the New York Knicks, and it comes with a comedic twist. After playing an unofficial role in the team’s championship run, he’s now asking for a one-day contract with the franchise. But there’s a catch: once he signs, he wants to retire immediately.
The Request That Has Knicks Fans Talking
Danhausen took to X (formerly Twitter) this week to make his pitch public. In a post that mixed his trademark humor with genuine fandom, he wrote: “Danhausen is requesting a one-day contract with The KNICKSHAUSEN so he may retire from basketball’s as a champion of the world.”
The post quickly spread across social media, drawing reactions from both wrestling fans and NBA followers. While the Knicks have not responded to the request, the timing is hard to ignore — Danhausen has claimed credit for helping break the team’s long championship drought.
The ‘Uncursing’ That Changed Everything
Danhausen’s involvement with the Knicks dates back to the first round of the playoffs, when New York fell behind 2-1 to the Atlanta Hawks. According to his own account, he performed a ritual to “uncurse” the team. Whether fans believe in the supernatural or not, the result was undeniable: the Knicks ripped off 13 straight wins.
That streak carried them past the Philadelphia 76ers and the Cleveland Cavaliers in dominant fashion, setting up a dramatic NBA Finals appearance. They stumbled in Game 3 at Madison Square Garden, losing in front of a heartbroken home crowd. But they roared back in Game 4, erasing a 29-point deficit — the largest comeback in Finals history — to regain control of the series. They closed it out in six games, bringing a championship back to New York for the first time in decades.
Fans online have noted that Danhausen’s presence — whether through curses, vibes, or pure coincidence — seemed to align with the team’s most resilient moments.
What This Means for the 2026-27 Season
Danhausen’s request is clearly tongue-in-cheek, but it raises an interesting question for Knicks fans: will the team stay “uncursed” heading into next season? His WWE character revolves around the ability to curse opponents, and he’s currently locked in a storyline with Kit Wilson and The Miz. Other WWE superstars have reportedly approached him in hopes of hexing their rivals — but Danhausen has made it clear that such services require “hard-earned human monies.”
For now, the Knicks appear to be riding high without an official partnership. But if they hit a rough patch next season, don’t be surprised if someone in the front office makes a call to the wrestling world.
Whether or not the franchise takes Danhausen up on his one-day offer, one thing is certain: he’s already carved out a unique place in Knicks lore. And if he gets that contract, he’ll go down as perhaps the most entertaining one-day player in NBA history.
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