In a strange incident blending football and wrestling, Irish WWE star JD McDonagh ignited the atmosphere during a live show in Newcastle by surprising the audience with a Liverpool shirt bearing the name and number (9) of Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak. McDonagh, known for supporting Liverpool, used his appearance in the ring before the Reds’ match against the Magpies in the English Premier League to reveal the controversial red shirt, provoking the local fans. The crowd responded quickly with loud boos against the wrestler, who later posted the video on his X account with the comment: “Freedom for Isak.” This event comes amid rising debate over the future of Swedish star Alexander Isak, who has expressed his desire to move to Liverpool and dissatisfaction with Newcastle’s failure to fulfill promises.

Despite Liverpool’s massive £110 million offer for the player, Newcastle’s management has rejected it so far due to lack of a suitable attacking replacement. McDonagh’s incident highlights how Isak’s transfer story has transcended football, becoming a topic even in entertainment wrestling, reflecting the popularity and media attention surrounding the potential deal.