Details behind Danhausen to WWE, his AEW run, future plans, reactions (Patreon)

Danhausen is officially in WWE.

Danhausen's AEW deal expired at the start of February 28, lining up with the Fightful report months ago that his deal had been extended into February. Danhausen had requested that AEW not pick up his option or extended him due to injury time, but it happened anyway. Fightful reported last year that a number of sources in WWE indicated there was interest in bringing him in to the company.

Danhausen was always planned to be in the box from the time the crate showed up on WWE Raw. We're told there are no real issues regarding him negotiating a deal upon his exit. There are provisions in contracts that limit what can and can't be negotiated during contracts, but it gets to a point to where all sides generally look the other way, as it would be a waste of time to exercise it.

WWE sources indicated that Danhausen was pretty well always planned to use his name and gimmick, although there may have been pitches for possible changes. It is interesting to note that WWE quickly edited the Powerhouse Hobbs part of Royce Keys' entrance from the Royal Rumble last month.

Wrestling Observer reported that Danhausen coming to WWE was not a "unanimous decision," but that's usually the case with many talent. Those in the company we spoke to said that they expect he will be utilized across a number of brands, including AAA when necessary.

Regarding his reaction at Elimination Chamber, one WWE source wondered why the company would debut him with hype in a box after the "if it comes out of a box" joke has been made for years on end during Bruce Prichard podcasts. Another source said they believed his reaction will fit well into his character.

He's expected to be on WWE Raw this week

Danhausen is expected to be pulled from upcoming independent dates and conventions by those running them. He's also had to pull his Patreonhausen.