WWE star Danhausen attends Knicks Game 3 NBA Finals

A WWE superstar has become an unexpected figure in the New York Knicks' historic playoff run, attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Monday as the team seeks its first championship since 1973. The wrestler known as Danhausen, recognized for his comedy-horror persona and signature face paint, has been linked to the team's fortunes through a self-proclaimed curse and subsequent "uncursing."

The saga began during the Knicks' first-round playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks, when Danhausen, appearing on ESPN's First Take, placed a curse on the team. He stated this was due to a personal grievance with ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith, from whom he had sought an apology and money online. At that time, the Knicks trailed the Hawks two games to one.

Danhausen later lifted the curse, reportedly via a paid Cameo message. Since that reversal, the Knicks embarked on a remarkable 13-game winning streak, sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers and the Cleveland Cavaliers to reach the NBA Finals, where they took a 2-0 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs. The streak was snapped with a 115-111 home loss to the Spurs in Game 3 on Monday, the team's first defeat in over 43...