Danhausen to lead ‘Uncursing Parade’ through New York City

WWE announced on July 17, 2026, that Danhausen will lead an Uncursing Parade through New York City on July 18, 2026. The event begins at 1 p.m. Eastern time, starting at the Javits Center and concluding at Madison Square Garden, as part of the Fanatics Fest convention.

The parade serves as a lead-in to the Saturday Night’s Main Event (SNME) broadcast, where Danhausen is scheduled to face JD McDonagh in a no-DQ match. According to WWE, the parade will stream live via the company’s YouTube channel.

The event follows a narrative link between Danhausen and the New York Knicks. He is credited with uncursing the team during their recent title run, which led to the Knicks defeating the San Antonio Spurs to win their first NBA Championship in decades.

Knicks Stars and WWE Integration

The intersection of professional wrestling and the NBA is highlighted by the participation of New York Knicks stars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. Towns met with Danhausen earlier in the week and credited him for the team’s championship success.

Brunson is confirmed to appear at Saturday Night’s Main Event for a segment featuring World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns. The broadcast begins at 8 p.m. Eastern time on July 18, 2026, airing on Peacock in the United States and Netflix for international audiences.

Saturday Night’s Main Event Card and Fanatics Fest

The July 18 event features several high-profile matchups alongside the Danhausen and JD McDonagh bout. The confirmed card includes:

• CM Punk and Cody Rhodes vs. Sami Zayn and Gunther
• WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Brie Bella and Paige vs. Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid)
• Danhausen vs. JD McDonagh (No DQ match)
• Bayley vs. Lyra Valkyria
• A scheduled appearance by Roman Reigns and Jalen Brunson

Additional activities surrounding the event are tied to the Fanatics Fest convention. On Sunday, July 19, 2026, the convention will host a Danhausen lookalike contest.