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WWE has taken steps to further develop the Danhausen character by filing several new trademarks tied to the performer and his unique persona.
The company recently submitted filings for four new names connected to the character: Girlhausen, Kidhausen, Kid-hausen, and Ghoulhausen. These trademarks fall under two major categories. The first focuses on entertainment services, covering professional wrestling exhibitions and performances presented live as well as through television, radio, internet streaming, and other broadcast platforms. The filing also includes wrestling-related news content, fan club services, online newsletters, and blogs centered on sports entertainment.
The second category centers on merchandise. The trademarks allow WWE to potentially produce a wide range of branded products including clothing, outerwear, footwear, headwear, bandanas, wristbands, Halloween and masquerade costumes, and even replica championship belts.
Danhausen, whose real name is Daniel Hollands, originally built his reputation across the independent wrestling circuit where his unusual character quickly caught attention. With distinctive face paint, a jar of teeth, and a persona built around placing curses on opponents while chasing fame and fortune, Danhausen became a cult favorite among fans long before reaching national television.
He eventually signed with AEW in October 2019 and became one of the promotion’s most recognizable personalities. Despite limited in-ring appearances on television, he consistently ranked among AEW’s top merchandise sellers thanks to his strong following. His final AEW match took place at All In London in August 2024 before his departure from the company.
Danhausen later arrived in WWE during the Elimination Chamber event on February 28 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. His debut came after weeks of mystery involving a crate that had appeared on both Raw and SmackDown broadcasts. During the premium live event, the crate finally opened to reveal Danhausen, who made his entrance alongside dancers wearing his signature face paint before a theatrical pyro flourish.
The crowd reaction at the time was mixed, with many fans unfamiliar with the character responding with confused boos. However, a report from Fightful Select indicated that people backstage were pleased with how Danhausen handled the moment, noting that he remained composed and embraced the situation professionally.
Since arriving in WWE, Danhausen has been featured primarily in backstage segments across both Raw and SmackDown. His on-screen antics have included placing curses on Dominick Mysterio, who later lost the Intercontinental Championship, and on El Grande Americano, who was unable to compete in a scheduled match later that night.
Jelly Roll made headlines on Friday night after a memorable appearance on WWE SmackDown that could ultimately lead to a role at WrestleMania 42.
During the latest episode of SmackDown from Phoenix, Arizona, the country music star appeared as a guest on Miz TV alongside The Miz and Kit Wilson. What started as a typical talk segment quickly escalated when tensions boiled over, culminating with Jelly Roll delivering a knockout punch that dropped The Miz in the ring.
The moment created an immediate reaction from the crowd and appeared to set the stage for what could be Jelly Roll’s first in-ring involvement with WWE. Following the punch, Kit Wilson confronted the singer and challenged him for next week’s episode of SmackDown, teasing that Jelly Roll may soon step between the ropes.
The appearance also came just one day after reports surfaced suggesting WWE could be exploring a bigger role for Jelly Roll at WrestleMania 42. According to discussions within WWE, the musician has been considered for a tag team match at the event.
The proposed pairing would see Jelly Roll team with Royce Keys. The idea behind the partnership reportedly centers around the real life journeys both men have experienced overcoming adversity.
Jelly Roll has been open about his past, which includes struggles with addiction and time spent incarcerated before finding success in music. In recent years he has become one of the most recognizable names in modern country music. Keys has similarly shared stories about the challenges he has faced throughout his life and career, making the potential pairing one built around resilience and redemption.
Celebrity involvement has long been part of WrestleMania’s history, with stars from music, sports, and entertainment stepping into WWE storylines over the decades. If plans move forward, Jelly Roll and Keys would become the latest additions to that tradition.
Keys has not appeared on WWE television since competing in the Royal Rumble earlier this year, though he has continued working matches behind the scenes at recent events.
WrestleMania 42 is scheduled to take place across two nights on April 18 and April 19 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Several major championship matches have already been announced for the event.
• Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton
• World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk vs Roman Reigns
• WWE Women’s Championship: Jade Cargill vs Rhea Ripley
• Women’s World Championship: Stephanie Vaquer vs Liv Morgan
AEW Revolution is officially set to pack the house in Los Angeles this weekend. AEW President Tony Khan confirmed that Sunday’s AEW Revolution will sell out the Crypto.com Arena with a live gate surpassing $1 million.
Khan shared the milestone on X, celebrating the momentum heading into one of AEW’s biggest events of the year.
“Thank you all who watch AEW! It’s one of my favorite weekends. Revolution is this Sunday! Revolution will be sold out with a live gate over $1 million this Sunday!” he wrote.
This marks the second year in a row that AEW has hosted Revolution inside the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The show serves as the company’s first pay-per-view of 2026 and is considered one of AEW’s “Big Five” annual events alongside Double or Nothing, All In, All Out, and Full Gear.
Crossing the $1 million mark is a notable benchmark for a non-WWE wrestling show in 2026. AEW has continued to deliver strong gates for its flagship pay-per-view events, and the sell-out indicates strong demand despite a busy wrestling weekend that also includes AAA Rey de Reyes taking place the night before.
Fans tuning in for the show will have multiple viewing options. The Zero Hour pre-show begins at 7 PM ET and will stream free on AEW’s YouTube channel and social platforms, while the main card kicks off at 8 PM ET on pay-per-view. In the United States, the event will be available on HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, and PPV.com, as well as traditional cable and satellite providers including Sling, Fubo, DirecTV, and Dish Network.
International viewers can also order the event through PPV.com, TrillerTV, Amazon Prime Video, and the new MyAEW platform at myaew.com, which launched this week with tiered subscription options. Revolution will mark the first AEW pay-per-view to stream internationally on MyAEW.
The event is headlined by an AEW World Championship Last Chance Texas Death Match, with MJF defending the title against Adam Page. The stipulation raises the stakes significantly, as Page will never be able to challenge for the championship again if he comes up short.
Other marquee matches include Jon Moxley defending the Continental Championship against Konosuke Takeshita with no time limit, while the AEW World Tag Team Championships will see FTR defend against The Young Bucks.
On the women’s side, Thekla puts the AEW Women’s World Championship on the line against Kris Statlander in a two-out-of-three falls match. Meanwhile, Toni Storm faces Marina Shafir in a bout where everyone is banned from ringside.
The stacked lineup also features bouts involving Swerve Strickland, Brody King, Andrade El Idolo, Bandido, and a trios match featuring Darby Allin, Orange Cassidy, and Roderick Strong.
With a sold-out arena and one of the most stacked cards of the year, Revolution is shaping up to be a major moment for AEW as the company kicks off its 2026 pay-per-view calendar.
Randy Orton signed his contract for WrestleMania 42 during Friday night’s SmackDown in Phoenix, but the moment quickly turned shocking as Orton viciously assaulted Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes in a brutal heel turn that left Rhodes bloodied and barely moving beside the ring steps.
The show closed with a chilling scene as Orton sat calmly in the ring on a steel chair with the WWE Championship resting across his lap, staring out over the chaos he had created moments earlier.
The contract signing segment began with SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis introducing Orton to the ring before bringing out Rhodes. At first, the atmosphere carried a tone of respect between the longtime rivals.
Rhodes reflected on their shared history, tracing it back to his WWE debut in 2007 when his first match came against Orton. He talked about watching Orton achieve milestones such as winning the Royal Rumble and headlining WrestleMania, moments that inspired Rhodes to pursue the same path.
Rhodes also spoke about leaving WWE years ago and recalled Orton telling him he believed Rhodes would one day become a World Champion. When Rhodes returned to the company, he explained that while much of his usual support system was gone, Orton had remained someone he could rely on.
“I have always been proud to be Randy’s boy,” Rhodes said before signing the contract and passing it across the table.
Orton stood and studied the contract before pointing toward the WrestleMania sign hanging above the ring.
“I need that,” Orton said, referring to the championship opportunity. He added that the path to WrestleMania was supposed to be simpler for him. “It was supposed to be Drew.”
Rhodes responded by laying out exactly what he expected when they meet at WrestleMania. He told Orton he wanted to face the ruthless competitor known as the Legend Killer. He referenced JBL once saying Orton was the type of performer you build an entire wrestling company around, and Rhodes said he expected the man who carries what he described as the three most dangerous letters in WWE.
“That is when the bell rings,” Rhodes said. “When the last bell rings, I will always love Randy.”
Orton then signed the contract. The two men shook hands and embraced, seemingly ending the tense but respectful exchange.
Moments later, everything changed.
Orton suddenly drove Rhodes into the contract signing table before delivering a low blow. He ripped Rhodes’ suspenders away and tore his shirt before throwing him down to the floor at ringside.
The attack continued as Orton hurled Rhodes into the announce table and then struck him with the steel ring steps. Aldis attempted to intervene and demanded to know what was happening, but Orton shoved him aside.
Orton smeared Rhodes’ blood across his head before hammering him with forearms. He drove Rhodes into the ring steps again and then laid him across the announce desk, positioning Rhodes’ head tightly against the side of the steel steps.
Officials rushed out to stop the assault. Among those appearing at ringside was Jelly Roll, who had earlier been featured during the show. Orton shoved him to the floor during the chaos, seemingly unaware of who he had pushed.
Orton briefly left the ringside area, but the situation escalated further when he returned carrying a steel chair. With Rhodes still positioned dangerously against the ring steps, Orton swung the chair directly into the steel.
After the devastating attack, Orton calmly returned to the ring. He picked up the Undisputed WWE Championship, sat down in the chair, and placed the title across his lap while officials checked on Rhodes at ringside.
SmackDown ended with that striking image of Orton seated in the ring holding the championship he plans to claim at WrestleMania. The segment delivered one of the most intense angles seen on WWE television in quite some time, including rare bloodshed that added another layer of intensity to the rivalry.
Earlier in the week, Rhodes appeared on the Chris Van Vliet podcast and described Orton as “the devil on my shoulder,” contrasting him with John Cena, whom he called the angel. Rhodes also noted that facing Orton at WrestleMania feels like something entirely new despite their long history together.
Orton has rarely worked as a villain in recent years. His previous heel run came during his rivalry with Rhodes in 2024 heading into SummerSlam. Before that, his last major heel turn occurred during the 2020 feud with Edge.
WrestleMania 42 is set for April 18 and April 19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Rhodes vs. Orton for the Undisputed WWE Championship is already confirmed as one of the event’s main attractions.
