Ryan Reynolds’ business acumen is one for the history books. Not only does he command the box office with billion-dollar blockbusters, but he also holds the reins of the football club, Wrexham, propelling its rank towards the zenith of English football. Reynolds teamed up with Rob McElhenney to buy Wrexham AFC, offering their enthusiastic stewardship, which led the Dragons to soar with promotions upon promotions, record-breaking crowds, and a global spotlight. However, the dark cloud to their silver lining comes with a relegation risk amid Reynolds’ rumored feud with Robert Downey Jr. 

Is this setback the fairy-tale come-apart for Wrexham AFC?

Relegation threat hidden behind Wrexham’s success

Following its meteoric rise to the top, Wrexham’s minority stake sale could now be valued at £350 million. However, after their recent draw, Opta has predicted that the club could be relegated from the Championship, finishing 23rd this season. If Wrexham were actually to be relegated, finance analyst Adam Williams has cautioned of a serious hit to the club’s financial lifeline, speaking to The Wrexham Insider. There is an estimated £8 million loss of TV money, a blow that is more than figures. Williams has predicted “unique risks” for the club under the current ownership.  

According to Williams, as he shared with The Wrexham Insider, this financial blow could impact “their commercial income and the marketability of Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds’ project,” because the whole Wrexham narrative is based on a surplus of international supporters, whose allegiance is only entertainment-based, and does not run quite as deep as that of pre-Reynolds Wrexham supporters. Should the relegation occur, only a witty marketing spin from Ryan Reynolds could be a solution, per a doubtful Williams, to sustain long-term financial viability. With Wrexham in potential monetary trouble, the Hollywood rumor mill spinning against Reynolds is certainly not helpful. 

Could the speculated dispute between Reynolds and Robert Downey Jr. tarnish their image further? The truth might be a relief, instead.

Are Ryan Reynolds and Robert Downey Jr. really beefing?

Rumors intensified over a feud between Robert Downey Jr. and Ryan Reynolds on a totally different platform, fueled by an alleged charged argument on the Avengers: Doomsday set. Certain sources believed that the clash between two of Marvel’s big names caused a rift in production, leaving Marvel Studios to postpone shoots and demystify tensions. However, these rumors are baseless as reputable sources like PEOPLE and TMZ have now intervened to clear the air, confirming “zero bad blood” between the Iron Man star and the Deadpool actor.

Several sources and fanbases have ridiculed the rumor as grossly exaggerated, dubbing it classic Marvel speculation run amok. As Reynolds has not officially been confirmed for the 2026 movie, it is highly unlikely the duo have met up on set just to cause a feud. With Wrexham’s ownership walking a tightrope between ambitions and economic realities, Reynolds has graver matters to handle. Meanwhile, Avengers: Doomsday arrives on December 18, 2026, with a ginormous cast mingling universes; however, Marvel has yet to confirm whether the loud-mouth mercenary is finally joining the Avengers. 

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