S7E768: The Danhausen Curse

Presented by Mama's Boy Restaurant (Athens, GA)Michael is officially living in a horror movie, and it has nothing to do with the Atlanta traffic. This week, we kick things off with a terrifying realization: Michael has been cursed. And not just by anyone, but by WWE’s reigning master of psychological warfare and facial paint—Danhausen.For the uninitiated, who exactly is this guy? Imagine a hilariously eccentric, vampiric wrestling ghoul who demands "human money," speaks in the third person, and has taken over the sports world by being "Very Nice, Very Evil."If you think a wrestling curse is just a gimmick, look no further than the hardwood of Madison Square Garden. The New York Knicks and their fans completely embraced the madness after Danhausen initially hexed them on ESPN, only to lift it via a paid Cameo. Since being "uncursed," the Knicks went on an absolute tear, and after Danhausen formally cursed the Cleveland Cavaliers to torment his WWE rival The Miz, Cleveland blew a 22-point lead, paving the way for New York to punch their ticket to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999!The logic is undeniable: the curse is real, and it works. But while the Knicks are riding a supernatural high all the way to the Finals, Michael is stuck in limbo. What did he do to draw the ire of the pro wrestling gremlin? More importantly, what amount of human money, courtside seats, or premium dark roast coffee is it going to take to get Danhausen to lift the hex?Pull up a chair, grab a legendary breakfast from Mama's Boy, and join us as we break down the absolute insanity of the NBA playoffs, the rise of WWE's favorite ghoul, and Michael’s desperate quest for spiritual liberation.