Danhausen Requests a One-Day Contract With the New York Knicks

Danhausen is looking to add one more accomplishment to his résumé following the New York Knicks’ championship run: retiring as a world champion. The popular wrestling personality took to X to jokingly request a one-day contract with the New York Knicks after the franchise captured its first NBA title since 1973.

The tongue-in-cheek request continues a running joke that gained momentum throughout the NBA Playoffs, with Danhausen becoming an unlikely part of the Knicks’ championship story.

He wrote, “Danhausen is requesting a one-day contract with The KNICKSHAUSEN so he may retire from basketball’s as a champion of the world.”

Although he never suited up for the team or played a single minute on the court, Danhausen embraced the idea that he had a role in the Knicks’ postseason turnaround. The connection began during New York’s first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks. Danhausen jokingly claimed responsibility for the Knicks falling behind 2-1 after placing a “curse” on the team. Following Game 3, Danhausen announced that he had lifted the curse. The Knicks then went on a remarkable run, winning 15 of their next 16 games to secure the NBA Championship.

As the Knicks advanced through the playoffs, Danhausen’s involvement in the storyline continued to grow. He appeared on ESPN broadcasts during multiple playoff games and throughout the NBA Finals, further fueling the lighthearted association between himself and the team’s success.

Danhausen is requesting a one day contract with The KNICKSHAUSEN so he may retire from basketball’s as a champion of the world.

— Danhausen (@DanhausenAD) June 16, 2026