Danhausen and Minihausen raise their arms in victory at WWE Backlash, with Minihausen wearing a detailed lucha mask.
Danhausen and Minihausen raise their arms in victory at WWE Backlash, with Minihausen wearing a detailed lucha mask.

The handmade mask adds a layer of lucha legacy to the Minihausen phenomenon, useful context for a fan who follows the craft behind the characters.

Minihausen’s Mask Was Handmade Story flow and key facts

At WWE Backlash, Danhausen teamed with Minihausen—a miniature, lucha libre-inspired version of himself—to defeat The Miz and Kit Wilson. While fans initially speculated that CM Punk or Jelly Roll might be the mystery partner, the surprise reveal of Minihausen stole the show. The character, first introduced at WrestleMania 42, arrived in a crate labeled 'mad science,' with an army of Minihausens later flooding the arena in Tampa, Florida, turning the tide against their opponents.

Facts

  • Minihausen teamed with Danhausen to defeat The Miz and Kit Wilson at WWE Backlash on May 9, 2026.
  • The Minihausen mask was custom-made by former WWE 205 Live star Lince Dorado.
  • Lince Dorado returned to in-ring action on May 9, winning a match for Lucha Libre AAA.

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