Danhausen makes his very nice, very evil WWE debut: Elimination Chamber 2026 highlights
danhausen drew a mixed — and at times cold — reception when he stepped out of a sealed crate at Elimination Chamber, capping weeks of speculation after a mysterious box was delivered to WWE RAW two weeks earlier with a note that it not be opened until the Chamber.
Danhausen arrives in the box on Elimination Chamber
The crate that arrived at WWE RAW carried a clear instruction: do not open it until Elimination Chamber. Fans spent the days leading up to the show guessing who or what sat inside; many hoped it would be a returning Chris Jericho, while later reports pointed to AEW alum Danhausen as the likely occupant. When the box was cracked open at Elimination Chamber and Danhausen was revealed, the moment ended with him receiving a cold welcome from WWE fans in Chicago.
A cold welcome in Chicago and mixed social reaction
Reaction on social platforms was mixed after the reveal in Chicago. The fact that AEW had kept Danhausen under contract for a year without using him became part of the conversation among fans and commentators, and that history did not help the reception he received during his WWE debut at the Elimination Chamber event.
Backstage divide and the voice of Dave Meltzer
Backstage, opinion was not unanimous about signing Danhausen. Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer said there was a split: "People pushed for him, [but] there were people who didn’t want him. " He added: "This was not a unanimous decision or anything like that. I would guess that the people who didn’t want him are thinking that, ‘Hmm, sure didn’t work out so well this time. '" Meltzer went on to say, "But time will tell. He’ll get another chance. Maybe he’ll be The Gobbledy Gooker, and maybe he’ll be R-Truth. "
Contract claims and timeline around his signing
BodySlam. net says Danhausen has signed a multi-year contract with WWE. The outlet also says those pushing to add him wanted to bring him in as early as July, but AEW extended his contract despite his request not to be kept under that agreement.
Where to watch and other platform notes
WWE materials promoted broad streaming access for its premium shows, saying viewers can get unlimited access to Premium Live Events and other WWE content on household platforms. The promotion specifically mentioned Netflix as a place to enjoy premium content, invited fans to visit Sony LIV to sign in or sign up for WWE material, and noted that WrestleMania and other Premium Live Events are available on Flow. The messaging also encouraged fans to learn how to access and stream WWE content online, including Premium Live Events, historic shows and even Raw live.
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It is unclear in the provided context what WWE has scheduled next for Danhausen or when any follow-up appearance or plan will occur.
