Knicks Stars Team up With WWE Icons at Thrilling MSG Event
WHO:
Fox News - Karl-Anthony Towns, JD McDonagh, Dominik Mysterio, Danhausen, The Judgment Day, New York Knicks
Bleacher Report - Danhausen, Karl-Anthony Towns, JD McDonagh, Dominik Mysterio, The Judgment Day, Knicks fans
WHAT:
Bleacher Report - Towns raised his arm and signaled "five" in honor of the Knicks' five-game NBA Finals victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
Bleacher Report - Danhausen cursed the Knicks early in the playoffs, causing them to fall behind 2-1 in their first-round playoff series with the Atlanta Hawks, but later uncursed them, leading to a run where they won 15 of their next 16 games.
Bleacher Report - The Knicks won the NBA Finals 4-1 against the San Antonio Spurs, marking their first championship in over 50 years.
Fox News - Karl-Anthony Towns delivered chokeslams to JD McDonagh and Dominik Mysterio through a table at WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event.
Bleacher Report - Danhausen defeated JD McDonagh at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event with help from Karl-Anthony Towns.
Bleacher Report - Towns chokeslammed McDonagh and Dominik Mysterio, with the latter going through a wooden table.
Bleacher Report - Danhausen hit McDonagh with a "Triple D" (reverse DDT) for the win.
Bleacher Report - Towns celebrated with Danhausen and a trio of "Minihausens" after the match.
WHERE:
Fox News - Madison Square Garden, New York City
Bleacher Report - Madison Square Garden, New York City
WHEN:
Bleacher Report - Danhausen wore blue and orange tights in honor of the Knicks during the match.
WHY:
Bleacher Report - Danhausen's connection to the Knicks was highlighted as he became synonymous with their run to the NBA Finals and their first championship since 1973, following his actions of cursing and uncursing the team.
Bleacher Report - Danhausen has been at odds with The Judgment Day for weeks, stemming from a curse placed on Mysterio during one of his first WWE appearances.
Bleacher Report - Danhausen's connection to the Knicks was highlighted as he became synonymous with their run to the NBA Finals and their first championship since 1973.
HOW:
Bleacher Report - Towns made a surprise appearance from a "Cloning Machine" box during the match.
Bleacher Report - The Minihausens helped stem the momentum of McDonagh and Mysterio during the match.
(UPDATED July 19, 2026 15:13 UTC)
The New York Knicks have clinched the NBA Championship, defeating the San Antonio Spurs four games to one, marking their first title in over 50 years. This remarkable victory was celebrated by Karl-Anthony Towns, who raised his arm and signaled "five" in honor of the Knicks' five-game Finals triumph. Danhausen played a pivotal role in this journey, initially cursing the team during the playoffs, but later uncursing them, which coincided with a stunning run where they won 15 of their next 16 games.
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(UPDATED July 19, 2026 14:21 UTC)
In an exciting showdown at Madison Square Garden, Karl-Anthony Towns made a surprise appearance during WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event, delivering chokeslams to JD McDonagh and Dominik Mysterio, the latter crashing through a table. Danhausen, sporting blue and orange tights in honor of the Knicks, secured victory over McDonagh with a "Triple D" maneuver, aided by Towns and a trio of Minihausens who helped thwart their opponents. After the match, Towns celebrated with Danhausen and the Minihausens, marking a memorable night that highlighted Danhausen's ongoing feud with The Judgment Day.