"Backstage talks continue as WWE weighs options for Danhausen’s mystery partner at Backlash 2026 event "
Danhausen will compete in a tag team match at WWE Backlash on May 9, but as of this morning there’s no official word on who will join him.
The “Very Nice Very Evil” star is booked to face The Miz and Kit Wilson in Tampa, but WWE has not publicly confirmed his partner for the bout. Danhausen was only given the match on the condition he finds a teammate.
That stipulation has left the situation in flux backstage. WWE officials have reportedly discussed several options, but no signed name has been announced. Superstars being considered range from in-house talent to surprise returns.
Backstage Talks Ongoing Without Clarity
Sources familiar with WWE creative say discussions about Danhausen’s partner have continued into the day of the event. Multiple ideas are under review, but nothing has been finalized.
Among the names circulating in insider circles are established wrestlers and outside personalities, though these remain speculative. One wrestling writer noted betting markets have wrestlers like CM Punk and commentators like Jelly Roll high on their lists.
Another pitch that gained attention recently involved a mainstream actress teasing involvement, but this has not moved beyond a social media suggestion and hasn’t been confirmed by WWE.
Backstage sources have not indicated which direction WWE will choose, leaving the tag match’s dynamic uncertain as fans prepare to tune in.
The lack of confirmation comes despite the company having publicly set the match earlier in the week.
WWE general manager Nick Aldis agreed to Danhausen’s wish for a tag bout on the condition he secured a partner, but the company’s official channels have not followed up with a name.
It’s unclear whether the delay is due to contract or scheduling issues, a deliberate creative decision, or an attempt to build intrigue. Wrestlers affected by tight timelines at big events often remain unannounced until moments before their appearances.
The uncertainty around Danhausen’s partner could influence how the match is received and how WWE promotes it in the final hours before Backlash goes live. Fans and commentators will be watching to see if a surprise entrant emerges or if WWE opts for a more predictable pick.
If WWE names a partner during the event’s opening show or right before the match, it could shift expectations for the bout’s pacing and outcome.
That late reveal might also impact future storylines tied to the tag division or the individuals involved, depending on how the pairing performs.
With Backlash hours away, WWE continues to keep the final piece of the match under wraps. Whether the company delivers a surprise return or a familiar name, the mystery has become one of the event’s most discussed late developments
