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AJ Styles Backs Danhausen Amidst Backlash Backlash
11 May
Summary
- Danhausen teamed with Minihausen (El Torito) at Backlash 2026.
- AJ Styles defended Danhausen's entertainment value on his podcast.
- Matt Hardy suggested booking Danhausen as a rare attraction.
At Backlash 2026, held in Tampa, Florida, Danhausen partnered with a mystery star revealed to be Minihausen, portrayed by El Torito. Their opponents were The Miz and Kit Wilson in a tag team bout. The match saw a unique turn when Minihausen was subjected to a "clone machine," resulting in multiple Minihausens emerging. Danhausen and his tiny counterpart secured a victory over The Miz and Wilson, though the contest garnered varied fan reactions.
AJ Styles offered his support for Danhausen on his Phenomenally Retro podcast. Styles, whose in-ring career concluded after a loss to Gunther at Royal Rumble 2026, asserted that Danhausen is performing well and that WWE requires diverse entertainment elements. He highlighted Danhausen's ability to blend wrestling with humor and storytelling.
Former WWE star Matt Hardy also shared his perspective on the Extreme Life of Matt Hardy podcast. Hardy proposed that WWE should leverage Danhausen as a special attraction. He noted Danhausen's strong merchandise sales during his time in AEW and suggested that his character, rather than his in-ring prowess, should be the primary focus. Hardy recommended infrequent matches for Danhausen to maintain his status as an attraction.
