Hollywood Heavyweights Collide at Carrow Road: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Set for Wrexham vs. Norwich Showdown
NORWICH, UK – The long-running, playfully bitter “feud” between Hollywood superstars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman is set to spill from the silver screen to the football pitch this weekend, adding a blockbuster subplot to a crucial Championship clash. On Saturday, Wrexham AFC, co-owned by Reynolds, will travel to Carrow Road to face a Norwich City side passionately supported by none other than Jackman.
For years, the duo has entertained fans with their relentless social media trolling, elaborate pranks, and mock campaigns against one another. Their on-screen rivalry recently culminated in the blockbuster hit Deadpool & Wolverine. However, this Saturday’s match marks a new, high-stakes chapter in their story, with 90 minutes of football set to determine the ultimate bragging rights.
The fixture pits two clubs with passionate celebrity backing against each other. Reynolds, alongside co-chairman Rob McElhenney, has been the face of Wrexham’s fairytale rise through the English football leagues. Their investment and dedication have transformed the Welsh club, documenting the journey in the hit series Welcome to Wrexham and capturing hearts worldwide. For Reynolds, the club is more than a business venture; it’s a passion project he lives and breathes.
On the other side of the pitch stands Jackman’s beloved Canaries. While perhaps less involved in the day-to-day operations than his Hollywood counterpart, the Australian actor’s connection to Norwich City is deeply personal. His mother is a Norfolk native, and he has fond memories of being taken to Carrow Road as a child. He has often spoken of his support for the club and is an official member of the Norwich City Supporters’ Trust.
The build-up to the match is expected to be dominated by the inevitable online banter between the two stars. Fans are eagerly awaiting the first social media salvo, anticipating witty videos, doctored photos, and good-natured wagers from the actors.
“This is the moment the feud gets real,” commented one fan on X (formerly Twitter). “Forget box office numbers; this is about goal difference.”
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman end their feud with a truce … or did they? pic.twitter.com/WEPemXEQKN
— The Independent (@Independent) February 7, 2019
The match itself is a significant one for both clubs in the highly competitive EFL Championship. Wrexham, continuing their remarkable ascent, will be looking to prove they can compete at this level, while Norwich City will aim to leverage their home advantage at the notoriously loud Carrow Road.
While the players on the pitch will be focused solely on securing three points, the presence of their famous supporters adds a unique layer of intrigue. It’s a clash of narratives: the global phenomenon of Wrexham, fueled by Hollywood investment, against the established, community-rooted history of Norwich City, championed by one of the world’s most beloved actors.
Regardless of the final score, one thing is certain: the post-match exchange between Reynolds and Jackman will be as entertaining as the game itself. For one of them, Saturday will bring victory and undeniable ammunition for their rivalry. For the other, it will be a long week of humble pie, served up gleefully on social media for the world to see.
