What is Knicks 'Danhausen Curse' with Knicks? How WWE wrestler has brought luck

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Maybe the New York Knicks don't have Jalen Brunson and the rest of the roster to thank in their historic battle back from being 22 points down on Tuesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Instead? They may want to thank WWE wrestler Danhausen and his curse.

What's more: Danhausen was in the house at Madison Square Garden for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, so if you believe in curses, that's more proof.

But if you're here, you might be wondering what the heck the Danhausen Curse is and what it has to do with the Knicks. Let's dive in:

Who is Danhausen?​


He's a WWE wrestler who has been a part of other wrestling circuits. He wears some elaborate face paint and is known for putting curses on other wrestlers, which is relevant. He also has a funny voice he uses.

Where did the Danhausen Curse with the Knicks come from?​


Danhausen curses Stephen A Smith on ESPN pic.twitter.com/A9J8lQ8JA3

— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) April 17, 2026

There's your origin story. He cursed Stephen A. Smith on ESPN back in April, which meant a curse ON the Knicks.

When did Danhausen lift the curse on the Knicks?​


Knicks in Six. Thank you for uncursing the Knicks and cursing the Hawks, Mr. Danhausen. @DanhausenAD#AlwaysKnickspic.twitter.com/S451E0dBar

— J-Starr, of The 10 Count (@JStarr02) April 28, 2026

A fan purchased a Cameo and Danhausen lifted the curse and placed it on the Hawks. It worked. The Knicks then beat the Philadelphia 76ers and Danhausen placed one on the Cavaliers.

Danhausen puts a curse on the Cavs pic.twitter.com/extgoEFdXu

— Oh No He Didn't (@ohnohedidnt24) May 19, 2026

Danhausen was at the Knicks vs. Cavaliers Game 1 for the historic win​


.@DanhausenAD is at Madison Square Garden for all the @nyknicks fanhausens!! pic.twitter.com/8XmxijE0PO

— WWE (@WWE) May 20, 2026

Danhausen at MSG after he cursed the Cavs pic.twitter.com/TqoLS8oRO6

— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) May 20, 2026


At this point, don't you HAVE to believe in the curse after the Cavs blew a 22-point lead? Wild stuff.

This article originally appeared on For The Win: Knicks Danhausen Curse proves WWE wrestler has brought luck in playoffs

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