Did WWE star Danhausen help the New York Knicks reach the NBA Finals?
The New York Knicks have reached the NBA Finals, a feat attributed by some to WWE star Danhausen. Initially, Danhausen cursed the Knicks, leading to a difficult start in their playoff series. However, after being paid to lift the curse, the Knicks went on to win their next eight games, finishing the postseason with a remarkable 10-0 streak.
- ▪The Knicks are heading to their first NBA Finals since the 1990s.
- ▪Danhausen cursed the Knicks after an interaction with ESPN's Stephen A. Smith.
- ▪After being paid to uncursed the team, the Knicks won by 51 points in Game 6 and continued their winning streak.
- ▪The Knicks finished the playoffs with a 10-0 run, one game shy of tying the longest playoff winning streak in NBA history.
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Home > Life > Digital Culture Did WWE star Danhausen help the New York Knicks reach the NBA Finals? Things have been very nice, very evil for the Knicks. By Chance Townsend Chance Townsend Editor, General Assignments Chance Townsend is the General Assignments Editor at Mashable, covering tech, video games, dating apps, digital culture, and whatever else comes his way. He has a Master's in Journalism from the University of North Texas and is a proud orange cat father. His writing has also appeared in PC Mag and Mother Jones. Read Full Bio on May 26, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard Credit: Michael Owens/WWE via Getty Images The New York Knicks are going to the NBA Finals, thanks to some help from a pro wrestling ghoul.That's not a bit. That's just what happened.
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