Danhausen Curses Stephen A. Smith
Friday’s episode of ESPN’s First Take show featured Danhausen making a surprise appearance.
During the show, Danhausen showed up leading to co-host Stephen A. Smith responding being less than thrilled about the interruption. Danhausen responding back stating he was not pleased that Smith was being rude to him and told him that he was “cursed.” This led to Smith being confused over what has just happened.
Danhausen has just cursed Stephen A Smith đŹ pic.twitter.com/eFJgitu5Bh
— Inside The Dome (@inside_the_dome) April 17, 2026
The New York Knicks are believed to now be cursed by association due to Smith being a mega fan of the team.
Carmelo Hayes Comments on Him Not Being on WrestleMania 42 & Staying Patient
As noted before, the March 27th episode of WWE SmackDown featured Sami Zayn defeating Carmelo Hayes in an Open Challenge match to become the new WWE United States Champion. Following Zayn’s victory, it was announced that Zayn would be defending his title against Trick Williams at WrestleMania 42. Zayn’s victory led to some negative backlash towards him and WWE over Hayes being left off the card of WrestleMania 42.
A recent episode of the Nightcap podcast featured Hayes as the guest. One of the topics discussed included Hayes’ thoughts about how he handles not being on the card for WrestleMania 42 and him staying patient in waiting for his opportunity.
“I feel like I stay ready, and knowing that Iâm talented enough that if they give the ball, itâs guaranteed. Thatâs what my mentality has always been. Success is not earned, itâs given. I feel like thatâs a lot in WWE. Anybody, really. Until they give you the ball, how do you know who can score? Until they put you on the field, how do they know that you can make a play? Thatâs really what it comes down to with what we do, waiting for the ball or to put you in.”
Transcript h/t: Fightful.com
The Rock Reveals His Plans & Status Ahead of WrestleMania 42
This week’s CinemaCon event in Las Vegas. Nevada featured a Disney panel that took place on Thursday with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson among the guests.
This panel was to promote Johnson’s upcoming new live-action Moana film featuring him staring as the character Maui.
During the panel, Johnson stated that he was flying back home after the event to be at his youngest daughter Tia’s eighth birthday.
âBeing a proud girl dad, three times. I have a daughter in her 20s, I have ten, I have eightâŚI have seven. My youngest is going to turn eight tomorrow. Happy birthday Tia, I know youâre going to see this. I love you. Iâm coming home tonight.â
Transcript h/t: F4WOnline.com
New Hulk Hogan Statue Unveiled at WWE World
Thursday’s WWE World fan event in Las Vegas, Nevada featured WWE officially unveiling a new statue based on the late WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan.
Immortal.
— Triple H (@TripleH) April 17, 2026
Stop by @WWE World to see the newly-unveiled statue of The Hulkster on display all weekend. pic.twitter.com/Mk8LPcYzyN
Hogan joins Andre The Giant, Bruno Sammartino, The Ultimate Warrior, Dusty Rhodes, Ric Flair, âRowdyâ Roddy Piper, The Undertaker, Bray Wyatt, and Triple H who have receive the special statue honors treatment by WWE.
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