Danhausen Says He Wants To Tag With CM Punk In WWE

Danhausen has a tag team pitch for WWE brass — and it involves CM Punk. The self-proclaimed “Very Nice, Very Evil” star said during a recent fan Q&A that he’d love to team up with Punk, referring to him with his own nickname, “Cola Man Punk,” in WWE.

The comments came during an Uncursing Parade Danhausen led through the streets of New York City ahead of his Saturday Night’s Main Event match against JD McDonagh. WWE streamed the entire parade live on its YouTube channel, and Danhausen used the platform to field questions from fans who tuned in, one of which turned to the idea of potential tag team partners.

Danhausen has built one of the more distinctive characters on the WWE roster since signing with the company, blending horror-movie theatrics with deadpan comedy, curses, and a devoted online fanbase that predates his run in WWE. Pairing him with Punk, one of the promotion’s biggest stars and a former multi-time world champion, would be a notable swerve for both — Punk has largely operated as a singles competitor since his high-profile WWE return, and a tag pairing with someone as offbeat as Danhausen would be a departure from the intensity that’s defined his second stint with the company.

There’s no indication WWE has any such pairing in the works, and Danhausen’s comment reads more like a fan-friendly aside than a tease of upcoming programming. Still, it’s the kind of offhand remark that tends to get people talking, especially given how much crossover appeal both performers have built with wrestling fans who appreciate character work as much as in-ring competition.

For now, Danhausen’s immediate focus remains his in-ring business, with the JD McDonagh match at Saturday Night’s Main Event marking his latest televised appearance. Whether the Cola Man Punk team-up ever becomes reality is anyone’s guess, but it’s safe to say plenty of fans wouldn’t mind seeing it happen.