Danhausen’s run in WWE has drawn praise from fans, with many enjoying his involvement on weekly programming alongside several top superstars in recent weeks. However, his rise to prominence was something Conan O’Brien seemingly saw coming years in advance.
Speaking on the latest episode of Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, O’Brien reflected on his first encounter with the former AEW wrestler nearly five years ago, sharing details of their meeting and noting that he always believed Danhausen had the potential to become a major star.
Conan O’Brien Was Impressed With Danhausen’s Work Ethic
Conan O’Brien recalled meeting Danhausen nearly five years ago during the very first fan episode of Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, sharing how the wrestler introduced his unique persona.
Conan mentioned that Danhausen explained the inspiration behind his character during their initial interaction. “…he explained to me when we did this very first fan episode that he had loosely based his character, his wrestling character, on me if I was an interdimensional demon, which seems redundant to me”.
He went on to highlight the depth of their conversation, noting that the two bonded over comedy, performance, and a shared passion for entertaining audiences. Conan also revealed how impressed he was by Danhausen’s dedication to his craft, particularly his willingness to go the extra mile early in his career.
“Danhausen told me that he had been grinding away for the past eight years, driving 12 hours every weekend, just be able to get up in front of people and wrestle. And this is a guy who just applied an incredible work ethic to his passion, and I was so impressed with this fellow,” said Conan.
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O’Brien went on to emphasize how Danhausen’s journey serves as a testament to the power of dedication and passion. Reflecting on the wrestler’s rise, he highlighted how consistent hard work can turn aspirations into reality.
“And this is proof again that if you can marry hard work to your passion, you can go places,” said Conan, as he congratulated Danhausen on his WWE debut and expressed pride in how far the former AEW talent has come.
Danhausen Receives Special Gift From Madison Square Garden
During his recent debut at Madison Square Garden, Danhausen made his presence known by having a segment with IShowSpeed backstage. WWE soon posted a video of the goofy wrestler receiving a special gift from MSG earlier this week. The gift was a special gold plaque celebrating his debut at the world’s most famous arena.
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The former AEW wrestler also returned the gesture by gifting a representative from Madison Square Garden an “I Love New York” hat, jokingly assuring that none of them would be cursed.
Danhausen was also featured during the show, where he revealed that Saturday Night’s Main Event is set to take place at MSG on July 18.
