Ryan Garcia faces fan backlash after WWE RAW segment with Danhausen

Boxing champion Ryan Garcia appeared on WWE RAW on July 27, 2026 in a concert‑style segment with wrestler Danhausen, Joe Hendry and Dominik Mysterio. The segment ended with Garcia smashing a guitar over Hendry’s back, a moment that drew widespread criticism from fans who questioned the crossover and Garcia’s past controversies.

Garcia later told ESNews that he was disappointed with how WWE presented him, saying, “I wish they would have given me a better segment because then I wouldn’t have gotten as much hate.” He added that he is focused on his upcoming WBC welterweight title defense against Conor Benn on September 12 and is ignoring the backlash.

Backstage, Danhausen’s earlier WWE debut at Elimination Chamber 2026 had also sparked mixed reactions. Kit Wilson explained that some wrestlers felt the former AEW star’s debut on a Premium Live Event took opportunities from existing talent. Despite the initial reservations, Wilson later worked with Danhausen and praised his popularity growth.

The controversy highlights the tension between boxing stars crossing into professional wrestling and the wrestling audience’s response to such appearances.