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JBL critiques Danhausen's WWE debut but recognizes his growth

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 1:30 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

JBL critiques Danhausen's WWE debut but recognizes his growth

Summary

Former WWE Champion John Bradshaw Layfield shared his thoughts on Danhausen’s WWE debut during a recent podcast episode. Layfield described the debut as 'horrible', reflecting the initial fan reception. However, he acknowledged that Danhausen has since become a fan favorite and praised Triple H for supporting his character development. Danhausen, who debuted at the Elimination Chamber earlier this year, has become the second top merchandise seller in WWE and gained mainstream popularity. With the upcoming Night of Champions event, speculation surrounds Danhausen's potential role, especially after his absence from the recent Clash in Italy card.

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By the Numbers

•Danhausen debuted at Elimination Chamber in early 2026.
•John Bradshaw Layfield initially criticized Danhausen's debut performance.
•Layfield later recognized Danhausen as a 'megastar'.
•Danhausen is now the second top merchandise seller in WWE.
•His participation in Night of Champions is uncertain.

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1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Former WWE Champion shares his honest verdict on Danhausen, ‘it was horrible’

What they're saying

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Danhausen’s ‘very nice, very evil’ rise up the WWE popularity ladder has been nothing short of remarkable. After making his WWE debut at Elimination Chamber earlier this year, the former AEW talent has now become the second top merchandise seller in TKO’s company.
— Yahoo Sports

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