WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry Pitches New Role for Danhausen Alongside Finn Balor’s The Demon

WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry has suggested an interesting new role for Danhausen, believing the popular wrestling personality could become the voice of Finn Balor‘s terrifying alter ego, The Demon. Henry thinks Danhausen could serve as a mouthpiece for the character, handling interviews and explaining The Demon’s intentions while Balor remains silent in his iconic paint.

The suggestion comes after WWE brought The Demon back during the October 30 episode of SmackDown, where Balor’s alter ego returned in a dramatic Halloween-themed segment involving Danhausen and Gunther. The appearance reignited interest in the character and raised questions about how WWE could use The Demon in its upcoming storylines.

Mark Henry Wants Danhausen to Become The Demon’s Paul Heyman

Speaking on Busted Open After Dark, Henry compared his idea for Danhausen to the role Paul Heyman has played as a manager and spokesperson for major WWE personalities.

Henry explained that Danhausen could become the person who communicates The Demon’s message to the WWE audience, allowing Balor to maintain the mysterious and intimidating nature of the character.

“If Danhausen is going to be a part of this, then Danhausen can be the Paul Heyman for The Demon.”

Henry expanded on the concept, suggesting that The Demon should not need to participate in traditional interviews or cut promotional speeches. Instead, Danhausen would speak on the character’s behalf.

“The Demon will appear. The Demon doesn’t have to cut promos. The Demon doesn’t want to talk to you. The Demon talks to me, and then I tell you what The Demon says.”

The proposed partnership would give both performers clearly defined roles. Danhausen is known for his unusual personality, comedic delivery and constant talking, while The Demon works best as a largely silent, intimidating presence.

By putting Danhausen in charge of interviews and promotional segments, WWE could create a distinctive presentation for Balor’s alter ego without changing the character’s established identity.

Finn Balor’s Demon Returns During Halloween SmackDown

The Demon made its return on the October 30 episode of WWE SmackDown, the Halloween-themed show held in Charleston, West Virginia. Danhausen was hosting the segment and teasing what he described as his most evil experiment when Gunther interrupted.

Gunther quickly attacked Danhausen, putting him through a table before taking out the Minihausens. Danhausen responded by placing a curse on the former world champion, setting up a dramatic transformation.

The lights went out, a heartbeat sound echoed through the arena and The Demon appeared on a gurney at the entrance. The character immediately established its dominance by refusing to sell a belt shot from Gunther.

The Demon then fought back with a dropkick that sent Gunther through a table. The segment reached its climax when Balor delivered a Coup de Grace from a ladder, sending Gunther through the announce desk.

The dramatic sequence gave WWE a memorable way to reintroduce The Demon and positioned the character as a serious threat in the ongoing rivalry with Gunther.

Mark Henry Believes The Demon Could Return to the Championship Picture

Henry’s idea goes beyond giving Danhausen a new on-screen responsibility. The WWE Hall of Famer also believes The Demon could become an important part of the championship picture over the coming months.

He pointed towards Balor’s history as the inaugural WWE Universal Champion in 2016. Balor won the championship at SummerSlam but was forced to relinquish it after suffering a shoulder injury during the match.

Henry believes the character could once again become involved in major championship storylines, suggesting that WWE may have bigger plans for The Demon.

“In the next six months you’re going to find The Demon is going to be involved in this.”

His comments indicate that he sees the return as more than a one-night Halloween attraction. If WWE follows a similar direction, The Demon could become a regular presence in important rivalries and potentially challenge for championship gold.

Finn Balor and Gunther Continue Their Feud on WWE SmackDown

Although The Demon’s return appeared designed to build towards a potential match at WWE Crown Jewel on November 7, the event ultimately featured a four-match card. Promotional material in Riyadh had featured both Balor and Gunther, but their expected clash did not take place at the event.

Instead, Roman Reigns faced Sami Zayn in the main event, while the Balor-Gunther rivalry continued through WWE television programming.

On the November 6 episode of SmackDown, which was taped on November 2 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Gunther addressed Balor without appearing in the ring against The Demon.

Dressed in street clothes, Gunther insisted that he was not afraid. He questioned Balor’s position in WWE, claimed his career was hanging by a thread and demanded to see the real Finn Balor rather than his supernatural alter ego.

Balor eventually came out without the Demon paint. He made it clear that there were no smoke and mirrors involved, explaining that the Demon was simply waiting to emerge.

The confrontation quickly turned physical as the two wrestlers began brawling. The exchange ended with Gunther backing up the aisle, keeping their rivalry alive without an official match taking place.

Could Danhausen and The Demon Become WWE’s Next Unusual Partnership?

Henry’s proposal offers WWE an opportunity to combine two very different wrestling personalities. Danhausen’s entertaining character and ability to talk could complement The Demon’s intimidating presentation, creating a partnership that stands apart from traditional manager-and-wrestler combinations.

It could also give Balor greater flexibility when portraying The Demon. Rather than relying on lengthy promotional segments, WWE could allow the character to communicate through appearances, physical confrontations and Danhausen’s explanations.

However, Henry’s suggestion remains an idea rather than a confirmed WWE storyline. There has been no official announcement that Danhausen will become The Demon’s spokesperson or that the company plans to introduce the proposed partnership.

With Balor and Gunther continuing their rivalry, the return of The Demon has already created fresh interest around the storyline. Whether WWE adopts Henry’s idea or takes a different direction, the possibility of Danhausen becoming the voice of The Demon adds another intriguing element to Finn Balor’s future.