Former AEW star and current WWE star Danhausen recently participated in an Instagram Live stream, during which he discussed several topics, including his experience with AEW, where he felt ignored for "more than a year." He mentioned that this issue has been a common complaint among talents who have felt neglected by AEW management.
In the livestream, Danhausen explained, “My previous company ghosted me for more than one year. I kept calling the office, but random people were picking up the phone and giving ridiculous answers.”
In the latest edition of the Fightful Select Answers Q&A, Sean Ross Sapp addressed a fan question about whether AEW's tendency to ghost wrestlers, like Danhausen, for extended periods has deterred free agents from signing with the company. Sapp shared his belief that the promotion of certain individuals within the company to roles that involve direct interaction with talent stems from previous issues regarding ghosting. He emphasized the need for better organization in talent relations, especially concerning contract adjustments and maintaining communication with the roster.
As previously reported, WWE expressed interest in signing Danhausen as early as July 2025. However, AEW opted to extend his contract through 2026, despite Danhausen's request not to extend it if they did not intend to use him, which they ultimately did not.
Eventually, Danhausen signed a multi-year deal with WWE and made his debut at Elimination Chamber 2026 on February 28. He has since made regular appearances on both RAW and SmackDown.
