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Danhausen to Lead NYC Uncursing Parade Ahead of WWE Saturday Nights Main Event
WWE has announced that its star Danhausen will head a special "Uncursing Parade" through New York City this Saturday at 1 p.m. Eastern time. The procession is part of the Fanatics Fest convention, will begin at the Javits Center and finish at Madison Square Garden, and will be streamed live on WWE’s YouTube channel.
Danhausen did not attend the New York Knicks’ championship parade that followed the team’s 2026 NBA title. Instead, the wrestler is scheduled to celebrate his own role in the Knicks’ success with a city‑wide march. According to reports, Danhausen is credited by Knicks players and fans with “uncursing” the team during the playoffs, a claim that has become a popular storyline in the city’s sports culture.
The parade is set for the same day as WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event (SNME) broadcast. The event will air live on Peacock in the United States and on Netflix internationally at 8 p.m. Eastern time the following day. In addition to the parade, the SNME card features a No‑DQ match between Danhausen and JD McDonagh, a bout that WWE confirmed on a recent episode of Raw.
The full SNME card also includes:
CM Punk and Cody Rhodes versus Sami Zayn and Gunther WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Brie Bella and Paige defending against Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid) Bayley versus Lyra Valkyria A segment featuring Roman Reigns and New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson
Brunson has been confirmed to appear at the show for a segment with Reigns, while Karl‑Anthony Towns, another Knicks star, has met Danhausen and publicly credited him for helping the team win the championship.
Fanatics Fest, which runs from June 20‑22 at the Javits Center, has included several wrestling‑related events. This Sunday, a Danhausen look‑alike contest will take place as part of the festival’s programming. The parade and the look‑alike contest are both positioned as fan‑centric celebrations that blend sports, pop culture, and live entertainment.
The parade’s route from the Javits Center to Madison Square Garden is designed to showcase the city’s iconic landmarks while allowing fans to gather along the way. WWE’s live YouTube stream will provide real‑time coverage of the march, giving viewers who cannot attend in person a chance to participate virtually.
The decision to schedule the parade on the same day as SNME is a strategic move by WWE to maximize viewership and cross‑promote the brand’s live events. By aligning the parade with the high‑profile match card, WWE aims to attract both wrestling fans and Knicks supporters who are already engaged with the city’s celebratory atmosphere.
In summary, Danhausen will lead an NYC parade that celebrates his alleged role in the Knicks’ 2026 championship, while also competing in a No‑DQ match against JD McDonagh on Saturday Night’s Main Event. The parade, part of Fanatics Fest, will be streamed on WWE’s YouTube channel, and the SNME broadcast will air on Peacock and Netflix the following night. The event lineup also features prominent wrestlers and a segment with Roman Reigns and Jalen Brunson, underscoring the crossover appeal between professional wrestling and basketball fandom.
The parade and SNME are scheduled for Saturday, July 18, with the parade beginning at 1 p.m. Eastern time and the SNME airing at 8 p.m. Eastern time the next day. Fans who want to follow the parade can tune in to WWE’s YouTube channel, while those who prefer the televised broadcast can watch on Peacock or Netflix.
The combination of live street celebration, a high‑stakes wrestling match, and cross‑sport fan engagement positions the event as a notable moment in New York’s entertainment calendar for the summer of 2026.
Danhausen did not attend the New York Knicks’ championship parade that followed the team’s 2026 NBA title. Instead, the wrestler is scheduled to celebrate his own role in the Knicks’ success with a city‑wide march. According to reports, Danhausen is credited by Knicks players and fans with “uncursing” the team during the playoffs, a claim that has become a popular storyline in the city’s sports culture.
The parade is set for the same day as WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event (SNME) broadcast. The event will air live on Peacock in the United States and on Netflix internationally at 8 p.m. Eastern time the following day. In addition to the parade, the SNME card features a No‑DQ match between Danhausen and JD McDonagh, a bout that WWE confirmed on a recent episode of Raw.
The full SNME card also includes:
CM Punk and Cody Rhodes versus Sami Zayn and Gunther WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Brie Bella and Paige defending against Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid) Bayley versus Lyra Valkyria A segment featuring Roman Reigns and New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson
Brunson has been confirmed to appear at the show for a segment with Reigns, while Karl‑Anthony Towns, another Knicks star, has met Danhausen and publicly credited him for helping the team win the championship.
Fanatics Fest, which runs from June 20‑22 at the Javits Center, has included several wrestling‑related events. This Sunday, a Danhausen look‑alike contest will take place as part of the festival’s programming. The parade and the look‑alike contest are both positioned as fan‑centric celebrations that blend sports, pop culture, and live entertainment.
The parade’s route from the Javits Center to Madison Square Garden is designed to showcase the city’s iconic landmarks while allowing fans to gather along the way. WWE’s live YouTube stream will provide real‑time coverage of the march, giving viewers who cannot attend in person a chance to participate virtually.
The decision to schedule the parade on the same day as SNME is a strategic move by WWE to maximize viewership and cross‑promote the brand’s live events. By aligning the parade with the high‑profile match card, WWE aims to attract both wrestling fans and Knicks supporters who are already engaged with the city’s celebratory atmosphere.
In summary, Danhausen will lead an NYC parade that celebrates his alleged role in the Knicks’ 2026 championship, while also competing in a No‑DQ match against JD McDonagh on Saturday Night’s Main Event. The parade, part of Fanatics Fest, will be streamed on WWE’s YouTube channel, and the SNME broadcast will air on Peacock and Netflix the following night. The event lineup also features prominent wrestlers and a segment with Roman Reigns and Jalen Brunson, underscoring the crossover appeal between professional wrestling and basketball fandom.
The parade and SNME are scheduled for Saturday, July 18, with the parade beginning at 1 p.m. Eastern time and the SNME airing at 8 p.m. Eastern time the next day. Fans who want to follow the parade can tune in to WWE’s YouTube channel, while those who prefer the televised broadcast can watch on Peacock or Netflix.
The combination of live street celebration, a high‑stakes wrestling match, and cross‑sport fan engagement positions the event as a notable moment in New York’s entertainment calendar for the summer of 2026.
