Summary

Richard Fitswell, one of the Minihausens used in Danhausen's WrestleMania 42 appearance, said the segment was originally planned as a much smaller part of the show before it kept expanding backstage.

According to Fitswell, the idea began with the group simply walking down the ramp with Danhausen. From there, additional spots were added involving The Miz, Kit Wilson, and eventually John Cena as the segment took shape closer to rehearsal time. That adds another layer to a WrestleMania moment that already drew attention after Cena said the Danhausen segment ranked among his favorite WrestleMania moments.

How the WrestleMania 42 segment changed

Fitswell said The Miz approached the group in their dressing room and asked whether they could lift him, which helped open the door for more to be added. He also said Danhausen asked Cena to join the production once they were at rehearsal, and the bit kept growing from there until the Minihausens were brought into the ring and involved physically in the scene.

Quote from Richard Fitswell

While speaking on Rewind, Recap, Relive, Fitswell said:

"It was supposed to be something simple. Just walk out with him down the ramp and it evolved into something bigger. We had the Miz come to our dressing room and he asked us if we could pick him up. Backstage, we lifted him up and he said, ‘Alright, I’m gonna go to production and see if we can add it to the skit.’ We went to rehearsal and John Cena was side stage. Danhausen asked John Cena to be part of the production. Then they asked if we could come into the ring. One of the gentlemen gets pushed, one of our guys punched Kit in the lower area. We pummel him. Then we go to Miz and carry him out. That all evolved. It was simple and evolved into something big. To have John Cena out there, plus Miz and Danhausen. It’s like a dream come true. After the fact, John Cena and Triple H came to us and said, ‘What a great job. We would love to have you back.'"

What Cena and Triple H's response could mean for Danhausen

John Cena and Triple H praising the group afterward gives the WrestleMania 42 cameo a little more weight than a throwaway comedy bit. Based on Fitswell's account, the segment earned enough approval backstage that WWE clearly liked how the idea came together once the extra layers were added.

For Danhausen, that matters because WrestleMania appearances are usually tightly structured, and this one reportedly expanded in real time rather than being scaled back. It does not confirm any next move on its own, but it does suggest the company was happy enough with the final result to leave the door open for something similar again.

Sources

Richard Fitswell while speaking on Rewind, Recap, Relive