Danhausen

[6.0] "I know I've seen him wrestle good. He's just usually up to other stuff. His career ratable singles matches number 49 and only 20 of those have ratings. Of those, he averages a 4.6/10, and if you average only his matches at 5.00 and higher, he gets a... 5.54/10. He's no Danielson, he's no Gobbledy Gooker, though it sounds like they introduced him that way in WWE. I liked his comedy in AEW, but that might be because it was such a contrast from the darker parts of AEW or because there were bigger things to hate on at the time. WWE bought it and now they broke it. If Danhausen ever returns to AEW, I will be shocked but not immediately displeased."

"I've always been a comedy wrestler gimmick guy, that's not to say I have never appreciated all kinds of other talent because I personally believe wrestling is most enjoyable to me as a variety show and Danhausen fits that perfectly in my eyes. While quite a polarizing figure in wrestling to me Danhausen will never not be fun to watch. I've only been following his career since his entry in AEW but from there I went back and watched his stuff on the independent and I love how no matter where he has ended up he has been able to keep the gimmick which feels rare in the industry. I really enjoy his antics but not only that but he is pretty solid in the ring; nothing too crazy; he's no Will Ospreay, Chad Gable or Hiroshi Tanahashi but I like that. I can't really see him main eventing WWE in any serious way and that's why the gimmick thrives; he's the guy who curses people with a Munsters like vibe. It was really disappointing as a fan to see him go really underutilised in the last year he spent in AEW. I mean his voice alone lives in my head like the Green Goblin that's enough for me. But in all seriousness I love Danhausen, although he's not always perfect and I hate to admit it but especially these days he can be too much with overexposure which is what concerned me greatly when he arrived in WWE but despite that and the disappointing reaction he received at Elimination Chamber I still love him and I'm very happy to have watched him all this time with joy and real admiration for what he does. I only really ever watch WWE now for Danhausen! Fly high-hausen."

[3.0] "For what it's worth, Danhausen can be a solid in ring worker. He's shown some capability in both GCW and AEW. But it seems that the more he leans onto comedy relief, the less that becomes apparent. His run to me in the WWE so far has been nothing short of a bummer, especially with how much they've promoted him. Although exposure is a good thing, there is a point where it becomes a bit too much to consume and that's the case with Danhausen. He's just not my cup of tea."

[8.0] "Purely from his WWE appearances. He always manages to put a smile on my face, and I think that's a plus to add him. Bonus point for the fact that he mostly appears backstage or between ads, so he doesn't steal matches from other wrestlers. Well except the time he had one of the worst matches of recent SummerSlams."

[7.0] "Very funny gimmick, fairly average in the ring. He is not a main eventer by any means, but he is needed a lot. Perfect for comic relief."

[4.0] "He always been a solid wrestler with a goofy gimmick. I knew a little bit on the indies, and even with AEW. I'm just irked a little with some potential backstage politics though WWE really did pushed him too much down people's throats with his charm unfortunately."

[1.0] "I get that Danhausen has become a super hot commodity, selling out merch and having mainstream crossover, but I'm just not a fan of him. He doesn't have any of the in-ring psychology nor capabilities to make any of his matches worth watching, so I'm not expecting a Danhausen classic anytime soon. And I think right now, his humor is getting EXTREMELY overexposed. Making his curse an integral part of a women's main event feud really soured things for a lot of people."

[7.0] "I feel like it's a lot to expect a lot of Danhausen in the ring specifically - he's always been solid but not more throughout his career, then in AEW and WWE he barely got chances to actually wrestle normally (Which he can definitely do btw). But for what it's worth, what he is as an ever-present gimmicky character, and he has crafted that part of his career very well. His success as that has really shown it over the years, and it was for the most part always over with the audience everywhere he went. He's a ball of energy, not afraid to be goofy (I mean that's pretty much this whole nature of the character), and he's a genuinely good comedy wrestler. So glad he got on TV for two major promotions, and I really hope his current proven success in WWE doesn't slow down in the near future."

[6.0] "He's very funny. He's average to slightly-above-average in-ring. The crowd is always into him. Every Danhausen match I've seen so far in WWE, he's at least once pulled out a really slickly-done spot that left me surprised, considering the kind of wrestler he is. He relies a bit too heavily on the One Catchphrase Of Doom and his bits often land on the same beats, but he's not a one-dimensional comedian. He'll never be Bryan Danielson great in-ring & that's okay."

[2.0] "Great comedy skills and great choice of gimmick, but "comedy" in wrestling is not my cup of tea. His ring ability is completely garbage. Literally every member of Judgement Day (WWE) has been fed to this guy. It doesn't make sense that he's booked to have a match on PLEs/PPVs instead of actual talents... Can he just wrestle only on the weekly shows? I feel like it makes sense why AEW didn't use him. We need actual wrestlers to wrestle on big events and he's barely even a wrestler"

[0.0] "Not a fan; this is some garbage stuff. I think it drags a product down. They should use him as backstage ten second comedy and keep it pushing WWE has amazing talent that their spots is getting taken by Danahusen so yeah he doesn't do anything for me. Even the matches at Backlash and SummerSlam it too me a wasted spot as someone like Carmelo Hayes, Giulia, Ilja Dragunov or Jordynne Grace could of had but instead we are subjected to some corny humor that isn't even funny. This is some peak 2019 WWE Material, and that was some unwatchable material. But please stop shoving Danhausen down our throats; I'm tired of it."

[7.0] "Danhausen is a great character but is average in the ring. He is good at getting a reaction from the crowd and on the mic is good but just does not seem to be able to wrestle on the level as some other members of the AEW roster. Honestly and surprisingly his WWE run has been better than his AEW run."

[10.0] "Danhausen is so much fun and is so refreshing to see whenever he comes on. My neice and nephew get so excited to see him anytime he shows up. He brings something light and fun to the WWE to help remind everyone that we can't take everything SO SERIOUSLY. It's okay to just have fun every once in a while and enjoy the show!"

"Serviceable wrestler with a character that is entertaining in small doses. Unfortunately, he doesn't work in a company that deals in subtleties and the overexposure has just killed his gimmick."

[0.0] "I'm sorry to trigger anybody reading my comment but Danhausen is absolute garbage and one of the worst so called entertainers I've ever seen. He's supposed to be a comedy character but he isn't funny in the near slightest and he's super cringe. I know some will argue he's supposed to be for kids but my response to that is that you can appeal to kids and not make it cringey and awful for adults. Look at what R Truth did. He's a comedy character and he's fantastic. R Truth makes the kids laugh while making the adults smile as well. That's not the case with Danhausen. The kids might like him but for most other people we just click the remote whenever he's on screen. His segments and matches are awful. That backlash match was total cringe. That SNME match was even more cringe. That recent segment with Joe Hendry on raw is a worst segment of all time contender. The cherry on top is that he's one of the worst wrestlers I've ever seen. He's so bad in the ring he makes Jey look almost competent. So overall a total failure in my eyes. I'm not trying to say all these things because I'm a hater I'm just giving my honest to God opinions. If I think someone is horrible I'm gonna come out and say it to everyone's face I'm not going to blatantly lie and tell you I think someone or something is good when I really don't think it is."

[5.0] "When Danhausen first came into WWE I thought he was very funny and liked his segments a lot. He was a breath of fresh air in a world of often stale WWE comedy. Fast forward to now, he is way too forced, and feels shoved down our throats. it feels like WWE is trying to make him into a megastar by featuring him everywhere, which has led to incidents like the Joe Hendry concert, which made me want to claw my eyes out. He does have some mainstream success however, appearing on ESPN and being quite a successful crossover with NBA. If WWE tries to pull any more shit like that concert Danhausen will become disliked and will become viewed as forced and overexposed."

[8.0] "Das Gimmick, was Danhausen an den Tag legt, ist kein Gimmick, das langfristig eine Wrestling-Company ziehen bzw. in einer größeren Rolle im Mainevent verankert werden könnte. Und das will es auch gar nicht. Der Bela-Lugosi-Erinnerungs-Comedy-Charakter ist das ideale Unterhaltungsprogramm zwischendurch, was frischen Wind in die Under- und Midcard-Stories der WWE weht. Es ist faszinierend, wie Danhausen das Gimmick mit Leben füllt und jede Woche für komische Situationen sorgt. Bitte genauso weiter machen!"

[7.0] "As it stands now, he simply does not have what I like to see in a wrestler. I'm not a fan of the gimmick, he has virtually no in-ring talent, and I've never once seen him tell a decent story. However, his gimmick could be used very well in WWE and his first promo showed more than just a little pinch of promise. If he can't be a good wrestler, and he isn't, at least he could have a fun character run at a company known for wacky and out there characters just like him. EDIT: Yea he definitely is just that. Legit he's the only reason i would ever bother to tune in to WWE programming, even if he's still very poor at many things I would normally like in a pro wrestler."

[10.0] "Since his somewhat underwhelming debut in the Elimination Chamber earlier this year, Danhausen's creative approach has proven to be both entertaining and enjoyable to watch on SmackDown. Beyond that, Danhausen represents a refreshing presence in the wrestling industry, demonstrating a capability to attract new fans more effectively than most other wrestlers in recent years. The character's multifaceted nature also makes him highly adaptable and consistently engaging."

[8.0] "His backstage pre-tapes have become something to look forward to for myself and many other fans on WWE TV which is sometimes a slog to get through (largely due to the ads and the fact that the shows tend to seriously drag ). The WrestleMania minis and mini-Hausen" Backlash match were things I could've done without, but overall he's a treat in WWE. Anyone saying he's a massive failure in WWE is either not paying attention or living in an alternate reality. Danhausen should be an inspiration to all indie wrestlers. Evidence that the right kind of self-promotion and a lot of luck can lead to a spot on National TV (twice in Danhausen's case). His time in AEW was wasted and the success we're now witnessing is evidence that this was a massive wasted opportunity. Never imagined I'd be advocating for a wrestler who can seemingly cause pyro to shoot off up another man's ass, but these are crazy times in which we live"

[0.0] "One of the biggest failures that WWE ever had in their roster. Not funny, not good in a ring, all of his segments are horrible... Why WWE spends so much money trying to push this abomination? His AEW run was... was there an AEW run? I know that he was in AEW, but I don't think that he did anything of notice there. His "cursing" gimmick is the stupidest thing I ever saw. Everyone who "fall" for it are looking incredibly dumb. And yeah... his "cloning machine"... that is even more stupid than his "cursing" gimmick. And why he has a jar of teeth? And why he is getting so much TV time despite being so awful?"

[10.0] "Danhausen is such a breath of fresh air in the wrestling industry doing more than most to bring non wrestling fans into the fandom than any other wrestler in years, the duplicity of the character makes him very versatile in usage and perpetually interesting to watch."

[2.0] "Danhausen is not for me. I do not find him funny at all, and humor is all he provides because his in-ring work is quite poor. I understand how he'd appeal to young kids so it's not a mystery as to why WWE puts him in the spots he does, but his segments are very mutable to me. Given how bad he is in the ring, it's hard for me to ever see him becoming someone whose segments I look forward to unless his character was drastically changed, which does not seem likely."

[4.0] "Did nothing in AEW in I don't know how many years. Personally I don't like his character because he seems like just a blatant advertisement especially working for WWE with Endeavour/TKO. I'll give him a 4 because he adequately fills what's needed of him and the whole point of wrestling is to draw money, which he does. Whenever I see him I know something is going to be plugged and nothing of real value will happen. Again, he makes money and fans like him so good for him and his bank account, just not my cup of tea."

[9.0] "This guy is awesome and a much-needed change in the WWE landscape. I love the segments and matches he does in WWE and everytime he never fails to make me laugh. I was unsure I would like him at first, but he grew on me really really fast."

[8.0] "I don't know if the gimmick will run stale but as of now he is one of the most entertaining presences in WWE. He's genuinely funny and he puts a smile on my face whenever he's on screen. Funnily enough he's probably the best booked person on Smackdown currently. As long as they continue to find interesting and unique ways to integrate him into the product he will continue to thrive."

[8.0] "An absolute joy to watch. Sure, he's not the greatest in the ring but he's by no means bad. His gimmick is also really entertaining. Comedy in wrestling gets a bad rap which really is a shame because some of my favorite wrestling moments involve comedy. Modern WWE seems afraid to have fun alot of the time, so someone like Danhausen is a breath of fresh air."

[6.0] "He's getting time in WWE, and that is something that is deserving of someone like Danhausen. Very good character, insanely over schtick, and overall, a joy to watch on screen. In ring? Not the greatest, but outside it? Very good."

[1.0] "A lower mid card comedy act who loses all his charm about 3 months after you first see exactly what his gimmick is. And he can't wrestle, at all. Props to him for being as over as he is and selling as much as he has. Very Nice, Very Evil, Very Bad. WWE giving him a main roster PPV debut is absolutely insane, still can't believe they did that. But again, he somehow got over, so good for him I guess."

[2.0] "He's funny in small doses but he can't wrestle. He's the Beefcake to Punk's Hogan. If you're somehow wondering just how beholden to Punk Danhausen is, the latter hawks merch on PWT with the Chicago flag but there's teeth instead of stars. Danhausen is from Michigan...If you're not very talented or limited with some entertainment value, it pays to be friends with the top guy. Hogan got all his buddies jobs in WCW in 1994 and now Punk and Cody are luring their pals to NXT. Carrying bags is worth it, just ask Triple H."

"I'm not going to rate him yet because I've literally never seen a single match of his, ever. So I'll reserve judgment until I've seen a few and see if he's really as bad in the ring as people claim or, even if he is, whether WWE production and booking can cover for that. What I will say is that I'm already a big fan of the gimmick and he's gotten very over with me with the two or three backstage segments he's had, and that, and merch sales, are undoubtedly the two main reasons WWE signed him so they must be happy with how that's going so far. I'll wait and see how this unfolds."

[5.0] "The shtick gets old once you've seen it a few times, but he gets maximum response for minimal effort, and that counts for something. A very creative person that's unfortunately stuck in the body of a putrid in-ring performer. For someone that hustled on the indies for so long, you'd think he would have become at least "decent" in the ring, but there's a reason he only gets short matches where he doesn't have to do much."

"No clue what WWE is gonna has in store for Dan, but it would be amazing if they did something with him and the Wyatt family (i know, very original) where they send him out to retrieve the lamp and in return they'll help improve his curses!"

[8.0] "He is one of my top 10 favorite gimmicks of all time. He is very nice, very nice, very nice, but very evil as well. His gimmick is brilliant to say the least. I have revisited his gimmick since the spooky Twin Peaks-esque vignettes. He has quite the oddest lore of all gimmicks. The teeth, the tequila dance, and the -hausen suffix are just a few. He has got a huge future ahead of him to be this generation's Goldust. Not to forget he is a merchandise-mover and he will steal the heart of kids. Give him a chance and give him your human monies. OR YOU SHALL BE CURSED!"

[0.0] "Hell yea the hottest free agent has made it to the big time. The money he's going to make for us with the merch is worth every penny he's being paid. Sure he got booed out of the building but what can you expect from a mark city like Chicago. Him and R-Truth will put on all time classics. Love That Danhausen or YOU. ARE. CURSED!"

[2.0] "I truly don't understand this guy or his gimmick at all. I suppose he's some sort of german expressionism vampire? I don't think anything about his gimmick is at all funny, either. A character like Orange Cassidy works because he's a great worker and his shtick is fun. This guy just does a bad accent and says goofy bullshit and apparently it's supposed to be so awesome? Danhausen is a great example of something working on the indies because indie wrestling fans love a batshit weird gimmick, but that's as far as it should have ever gone. People mistook his t-shirt sales for potential. He will always just be a strange footnote in wrestling history, but that's it."

[1.0] "Bad in the ring, bad on the mic, thinks incredibly highly of himself like he's Roman Reigns or some shit, bad humor, which is subjective. He offers virtually nothing besides merch sales. Well, he offered merch sales a few years ago, at least. Could he have a career in WWE where they don't value in-ring skills? Sure, possibly. Maybe he'll just be another Santino, but it would be like if Santino was bad."

[9.0] "Great character, doesn't need to have great work rate or to have all time classics. Just needs sometimes something different that hooks the crowd and make you wanna watch what is going on. We need more of this in wrestling, Danhausen is a gem and I hope he makes it to WWE"

[5.0] "Danhausen is the perfect example for the comedy wrestler. Can put a good match to save his fucking life, but he is funny, have good presentation, carisma, always get heat, he is good overall, if you forget that ring matters. The social media for some reason hate that guy."

[10.0] "This guy is so creatively unique and comedic all at once. I adore all of his stuff, the teeth, the curses, the face paint, etc. And he can actually pull off a good match whenever he gets the chance! I highly recommend watching his match at New South Pro Wrestling with Mike Bennett. It has to be one of his best matches ever! His stuff in Ring Of Honor proved that he can be comedic and entertaining. Like when he dressed up as the mysterious luchador who went missing El Generico! Sure, his AEW run has been weird and has kind of slowed down his momentum, but I'm sure he'll bounce back and hopefully he'll end up in WWE or TNA!"

[2.0] "Hard to believe that five years ago he was one of my absolute favorites, largely because I grew to love the gimmick from his social media presence and YouTube show(s). Being clever outside the ring and mining Simpsons lore can only take you so far though. By this point I've seen enough of his matches across AEW, ROH, and GCW that I don't care to see another. His match against Randy Myers at DEFY was just dreadful--and I've seen Randy wrestle so many times that I'm not inclined to place the blame on him."

[7.0] "Danhausen, the face-painted, curse-casting, and tooth-collecting enigma of pro wrestling, is like a fever dream that somehow makes total sense in the squared circle. He's the perfect blend of comedy, creepiness, and chaos--think "haunted doll meets late-night talk show host.""

"For a time Danhausen was a top name in the indie scene but being signed to AEW while injured killed a ton of momentum he had, I do think he can recover some of his lost popularity but overall his recent work hasn't been the greatest."

[2.0] "You either like comedy characters or you don't. I mostly do not, but I can occasionally appreciate something that might be nuanced. When I look at the likes of Santino or R-Truth, I see something that is a little more based in reality than this. But the problem for me with Danhausen is that it's so far over-the-top that I can't lose myself in it. It's too silly for my taste. Even in the wacky world that is AEW - even when he was selling a lot of merch, he didn't work. He has a place in the indies, but aside from maybe a once-a-year appearance, he simply can't work on a professional stage."

[4.0] "I personally don't enjoy watching Danhausen. He doesn't make me laugh, he's not that good in the ring. I don't know what else to say. He should remain in the indies, make money with his merch and meet and greets, and stay away from wrestling TV. He can be good for small crowds."

[9.0] "One of my favorite wrestlers. He's very energetic, highly entertaining, and makes anyone he's in a match with look like a superstar without fail. His comic persona, complete with catchphrase "very nice, very evil", and encore performances like the tequila dance on the ring apron, teeth as a weapon, and of course THE CURSE - Danhausen is the sort of wrestler that makes me truly a FAN of pro wrestling. The only reason he doesn't get a 10 is because he cursed Joe Bob Briggs. I know cursing is his thing, but the King of the Drive-in? Cmon, do better, Danhausen!"

[5.0] "Danhausen is a good comedy wrestler, he can be funny, but also intriguing and mysterious, I enjoy his appearances most of the times, I think many of them are iconic and work pretty well, he's a curious character, and knows to make people be curious about him."

[10.0] "Everyone loves Danhausen! I don't understand how anyone could ever hate this man. He had some excellent trainers and some excellent matches. He is already a ten year veteran so I am curious on where the future takes him. UPDATE: Sadly, he hasn't gotten a big push as of lately and usually eats the pin, however I do hope that he does get a push soon. He has so much charisma and it shows every single time he gets into the ring."

[5.0] "Moves merch and makes me laugh. Maybe the shtick has gotten a bit old but he has also missed a bunch of time due to injury (which dude is super touchy about on Twitter) so maybe can come back refreshed. Would like to see something more interesting telling a story and some actual more wrestling when he returns (yes he needs to actually wrestle at least SOME)"

[8.0] "Moves merch, great personality, from my home town, pretty good in the ring but really doesn't have to be. Wrestling used to be filled with characters like him who DON'T HAVE TO WRESTLE -- Kamala, George the Animal Steel and so on. We need more of these types of wrestlers."