CM Punk has emerged as the heavy betting favorite to be Danhausen’s mystery tag team partner at WWE Backlash on May 9 in Tampa, Florida.
According to odds from MyBookie, Punk is listed at -200 to appear alongside Danhausen in the tag team match against The Miz and Kit Wilson. Punk is not currently confirmed for any other match at the event, creating an opening for exactly this kind of appearance.
Punk has been one of the most vocal backstage advocates for bringing Danhausen into WWE, making the pairing a natural one from both a storyline and real-life friendship standpoint.
Other odds listed for Danhausen’s mystery partner include Jelly Roll at +400, John Cena at +2000, and Stephen A. Smith at +5000.
The full announced card for Backlash 2026 on May 9 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida is as follows:
- World Heavyweight Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Jacob Fatu
- Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker
- United States Championship: Trick Williams (c) vs. Sami Zayn
- IYO SKY vs. Asuka
- Danhausen must find a partner against The Miz and Kit Wilson
