Danhausen revealed as the man in the mystery crate at WWE Elimination Chamber 2026

As seen during the 2026 WWE Elimination Chamber PLE, Danhausen made his WWE debut as the man in the mystery crate. The box sat on the stage and was opened by general managers Adam Pearce and Nick Aldis. Inside was a casket. The casket then opened, and Danhausen emerged alongside dancers dressed up as him.

Danhausen, who recently departed AEW, had been the betting odds favorite to be revealed as the person inside the crate. In late 2025, it was reported that WWE had significant interest in signing him.

.@DanhausenAD was in the BOX 😱 pic.twitter.com/bYh7RADdu9

— WWE (@WWE) March 1, 2026