Brad Williams had very little time to prepare for his WWE SummerSlam appearance, but that did not stop the comedian from immediately accepting the unusual opportunity to become a Minihausen.
Williams appeared as one of Danhausen’s Minihausen companions during SummerSlam, where Danhausen defeated Dominik Mysterio in a Human Monies on a Pole match. The segment brought an unexpected celebrity element into Danhausen’s corner, with Williams working under makeup and as part of the character-driven presentation.
Speaking on the Battleground podcast, Williams explained that the call from WWE came on Thursday, only two days before SummerSlam began on Saturday. There was no extended lead time, elaborate buildup, or lengthy period to consider the offer. WWE wanted to know if he was interested in being a Minihausen, and Williams made clear that his answer was an immediate yes.
“I got a call from WWE on Thursday. SummerSlam started on Saturday. They’re like, ‘Do you want to be a Minihausen?’ ‘Yes. How do I do this?’ ‘You have a plane ticket in your email. Hop on tomorrow.’”
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That quick turnaround meant Williams had to leave for Minneapolis the following day. He credited his wife for being understanding about the abrupt trip, and he embraced the chance to take part in a WWE production rather than viewing it as a brief novelty appearance. For Williams, the role also meant leaning all the way into the visual absurdity that has long been central to Danhausen’s act.
“Thankfully, my wife is a very patient and lovely woman; she let me go, and I got to go out and really just be a clown because I had makeup on.”
The makeup helped transform Williams into a member of the Minihausen group, though it did not completely prevent recognition. Williams recalled that several people nevertheless identified him, prompting a series of humorous interactions as he traveled and prepared for the show. He joked about the assumption some people make whenever they see a dwarf performer or public figure.
“A few people still knew it was me. There were a few people who saw me and went, ‘Wait, are you Brad Williams?’ ‘How do you know that? When you see any dwarf, you think they’re Brad Williams?’”
Williams’ participation was not a random connection made solely in the days before SummerSlam. In July, he had expressed an interest in becoming a Minihausen. That interest eventually led to an invitation to WWE Raw from Seth Rollins, creating a path for Williams to engage with WWE before the SummerSlam opportunity arrived.
The eventual payoff was a role in one of the more distinctive matches on the SummerSlam card. Danhausen’s victory over Dominik Mysterio in the Human Monies on a Pole match was aided by his Minihausen friend, giving Williams a tangible role in the on-screen story rather than placing him in the crowd or limiting him to a backstage cameo.
For a comedian with a clear appreciation for pro wrestling’s heightened characters, the assignment presented an unusual blend of performance styles. Williams was not simply asked to attend the event as a guest. He was brought in to contribute to a character act, wear the look associated with the Minihausen concept, and take part in the atmosphere surrounding Danhausen’s match.
Williams said he prepared for that responsibility throughout the trip. He recalled practicing Danhausen’s distinctive voice while flying to Minneapolis, including talking to himself during the journey. It was a detail that underscored both the speed of the booking and his eagerness to get the portrayal right.
“It was so much fun. I probably creeped out the person who I flew to Minneapolis with because I was practicing Danhausen’s voice the whole flight and talking to myself. Overall, it was an amazing experience to see that stuff up close and be part of it.”
That final point may be the most meaningful takeaway from Williams’ recollection. WWE’s major stadium-scale events are built around carefully organized entrances, television timing, production cues, costumes, makeup, camera placement, and matches that require a large number of people operating in concert. Even a brief on-screen role places a guest within that tightly controlled environment. Williams got to experience it from inside the presentation rather than from the audience.
A Fast Move From Fan Interest to SummerSlam Participation
Williams’ story is also an example of how a public expression of interest can become a wrestling appearance when the right character and timing align. His July comments about wanting to be a Minihausen preceded the invitation to Raw from Rollins. By the time WWE contacted him ahead of SummerSlam, the idea had progressed from a playful desire into an actual role on one of the company’s biggest shows.
Danhausen’s presentation has regularly relied on a combination of offbeat comedy, theatrical styling, and the involvement of unusual supporting figures. The Minihausen concept naturally lends itself to guest participation, but Williams’ appearance carried added interest because he was recognizable beyond wrestling and visibly enthusiastic about taking part. His comments make it clear that he did not need to be persuaded once the call arrived.
There was also an understandable practical challenge in accepting such a request at short notice. Williams was called on a Thursday, needed to travel on Friday, and the event started Saturday. He was able to make the trip, but he specifically acknowledged the support of his wife in allowing him to take the sudden booking. The schedule illustrates how quickly a live-event production can add an element to a storyline when a performer is available and willing to travel.
Williams approached the appearance with the mindset of a participant, not merely a celebrity dropping in for a photo opportunity. His choice to work on Danhausen’s voice during the flight speaks to an effort to fit the tone of the act. Even if the Minihausen role was inherently comedic, Williams understood that the effectiveness of such a presentation depends on committing to the bit.
Danhausen Leaves SummerSlam With the Win
Inside the ring, the key result was Danhausen’s victory over Mysterio in the Human Monies on a Pole match. Williams’ Minihausen involvement formed part of the story around that outcome, as Danhausen received help from his little friend during the contest.
The result gave the Minihausen appearance a clear narrative purpose. Williams was attached to the winning side of the match and was not just inserted into an unrelated backstage scene. For viewers familiar with his comedy work, the reveal added an extra layer to the segment; for those watching strictly through the lens of WWE storylines, he functioned as a member of Danhausen’s unusual supporting cast.
Williams’ recollection focused less on the mechanics of the match and more on the thrill of being involved in the broader spectacle. He described the experience as amazing and emphasized the perspective gained from seeing WWE’s operation at close range. That is particularly notable given the compressed timeline. He went from receiving an unexpected call to traveling across the country, preparing in character, and appearing at SummerSlam within a matter of days.
There is no indication in Williams’ comments of what may come next for him in WWE, whether as a Minihausen or in another capacity. What is clear is that he enjoyed the experience and that his earlier interest in the role turned into a high-profile SummerSlam moment. In an industry where surprise guests can often be kept under wraps until showtime, Williams’ participation was the result of a remarkably direct chain of events: he wanted to be a Minihausen, WWE reached out, a ticket arrived, and he got on the plane.
For Williams, that spontaneous decision resulted in makeup, voice practice, a memorable trip to Minneapolis, and a place alongside Danhausen during a SummerSlam victory over Dominik Mysterio. It was, in his own words, a chance to be part of something he had previously only wanted to do from the outside.
Darryl Polo
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