Danhausen faces JD McDonagh at Saturday Night’s Main Event in NYC
Cageside Seats • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 2:33 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Danhausen is set to face JD McDonagh on July 18 at Madison Square Garden during WWE's Saturday Night’s Main Event. This match comes after Danhausen was credited with 'uncursing' the New York Knicks, who recently won their first NBA championship in decades against the San Antonio Spurs. The WWE is expected to include more entertainment elements, with rumors of Danhausen receiving help from a special friend. Additionally, Lainey Reid secured a victory over Brie Bella on SmackDown, positioning her team for a shot at the women’s tag team titles.
- •Danhausen battles JD McDonagh at Madison Square Garden.
- •The event occurs on July 18, 2026.
- •Danhausen has a history with The Judgment Day.
- •Lainey Reid triumphed over Brie Bella on SmackDown.
- •Reid and Fallon Henley aim for women’s tag team titles.
- 2:33 PMCageside Seats — Pair of matches set for Saturday Night’s Main Event at MSG
"When the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs to win their first NBA championship in decades, Danhausen was credited far and wide for “uncursing” the team. Plans were put in place by WWE to ensure one of its most unlikely stars would be a featured attraction when the promotion returns to Madison Square Garden, which will happen on July 18 for Saturday Night’s Main Event. What they came up with: .@DanhausenAD looks for REVENGE against The Judgment Day when he battles @jd_mcdonagh at #SNME! 🔥 🎟️: https://t.co/xWQ5WWaw53 pic.twitter.com/6rJQmlYWU4 — WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2026 If you’re a star of any stature in WWE over the past few years, you’ve run up against The Judgment Day. Danhausen has been a frequent thorn in their side, and they’re sending one of the members of the crew to attempt to deal with it. Something tells me it’s not going to go so well for them. Danhausen is also teasing some help from a special friend. Gee, I wonder who that could be. Meanwhile, Lainey Reid scored a victory over Brie Bella on SmackDown this week, clearing the way for Fatal Influence to go for the women’s tag team titles. Fallon Henley joins Reid against Bella & Paige. Like the way the card looks so far?
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