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Danhausen's Posts Spark WWE Move Speculation

Published 27 February 2026

Professional wrestler Danhausen sparked widespread speculation about his future in the industry with a series of cryptic social media posts on February 27, 2026, hinting at an impending departure from All Elite Wrestling. The 35-year-old performer, known for his eccentric persona, shared an image from Disney's 1992 animated film Aladdin depicting the Genie being granted freedom at the story's conclusion, along with a reference to the song "Freedom Slam" by the band Freedom. These messages arrived just one day before WWE's Elimination Chamber premium live event, scheduled for February 28 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, where the promotion has been teasing the reveal of a mysterious crate.

Danhausen's contract with AEW is reportedly set to expire this month, following an extension granted by the company. He originally joined AEW in January 2022 during the Dynamite Beach Break episode and made his last appearance for the promotion or its Ring of Honor brand at Final Battle in December 2024. In August 2025, reports indicated that his deal was due to end on July 1 of that year, and Danhausen had requested a release. However, AEW added time to the agreement to account for...

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