Meet Danhausen: The Very Evil Wrestler That the Internet Loves
By Garrett Martin | February 26, 2021 | 3:45pm
Main photo by Mike Adams, courtesy of ROH. Photo with teeth / mobile main photo by Basil Mahmud, courtesy of Danhausen. Flower crown photo by Danhausen.
At its most basic level pro wrestling might appear to be a battle of wits and strength between two individuals. There’s far more to the one true art than simple grappling or striking, though, as even the most casual observer could tell you. Larger-than-life personalities have been a cornerstone of the sport for as long as it has existed, but some of those characters have taken it so far that they’ve transcended the confines of humanity at least in storyline. Sometimes that means “serious” wrestling personalities having to solemnly react to lightning strikes and cartoonish special effects wizardry as if it’s real; other times, though, it can become a fun, winking nod at the inherent unreality of this very