Danhausen believes his marketability should ‘translate into television time’

Following his return at Final Battle 2024, Danhausen is still figuring out what’s next for him in AEW.

Danhausen made a surprise cameo at the Hammerstein Ballroom last month during an Atlantis Jr. vs. Mansoor match at ROH Final Battle. He had been gone from AEW/ROH programming for almost the entirety of 2024 before making that appearance. Danhausen had a regular schedule of indie matches and convention bookings while off TV, which were approved by AEW.

While being interviewed on a new episode of Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Danhausen said they are still in the process of seeing where things go from here, but he would like to be presented on television. He thinks his character is meant for TV — and he believes his marketability should translate into getting a spot.

“So now it’s kind of seeing where that’s going to go, what’s going to happen. Figuring out still,” Danhausen said. “But I would like to be presented on TV, because I think the character is for TV. I think the [merchandise] top-seller list for the last four years or whatever — on TV or not on TV — it’s always top three or top four. I think it’s always top three. Top three this year, for sure. Last year [2023] I think it was CM Punk, MJF, me. And then I think the year before that was — maybe I was number one, I don’t remember. But, regardless, I feel like that should translate into television time just based off of — marketability.”

Danhausen said he understands that his character isn’t for everyone, but he believes wrestling is a variety show where every performer brings something different. If someone watches AEW because they like what he does, they might be exposed to a Will Ospreay or Powerhouse Hobbs match and be wowed by that.

When asked about dream matches he wants to have, Danhausen said he would like to team with The Outrunners, team with The Gunns, do something with “Timeless” Toni Storm, and either team with or face Brody King. He also mentioned PAC, Claudio Castagnoli, and Bullet Club Gold as potential opponents.

Danhausen said he really wishes he could have teamed with Sting & Darby Allin before Sting retired. He thinks it almost happened at one point with Sting, Allin & Danhausen vs. The Gunn Club & Max Caster.

Since debuting for the promotion in January 2022, Danhausen has been signed to AEW. He spent several months out of action in 2023 after tearing his pec at that year’s Revolution pay-per-view.

The full episode of Insight is available to watch below. It was an out-of-character conversation with Danhausen not wearing his face paint.