Wrexham Co Owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney Reveal the Secret to Managing “conflict” in High Pressure

Published 05/17/2023, 2:30 PM EDT

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Even for actors like Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, owning a football team is no funny business. The duo has managed to bring the football club to Hollywood and make it a global name. Every picture that fans see has them smiling at the cameras. But what lies behind the multi-millionaire ownership is high and constant pressure. Something they pulled while restoring the team.

The celebrities bought the team back in 2020 for $2.5 million, just as they got family to each other. While it looks like a smooth sail, they were not immune to disagreements. In a recent interview, the duo revealed how they deal with their differences the adult way.

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Within a couple of years of ownership, Wrexham not only became a name in Hollywood but also got promoted. Its co-owners have been credited for making it possible regardless of hurdles and disagreements. Reynolds revealed on the Fearless In Devotion podcast about their friendship and partnership, “We both manage conflict in a similar way.” While they agreed about disagreeing, they find a solution instead of bringing in 10 other disagreements and close the topic for good once done. Their mutual love for the club is what helps them understand each other’s views.

The Deadpool actor is proud of the way he and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia actor manage things. One of them either ends up understanding the other or learning something out of it. The 46-year-old gave much credit to Rob McElhenney, calling himself lucky for being able to work and calling him his best friend.

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It was not just their celebrity status that brought recognition. Since their purchase, they have been documenting the journey.

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While Wrexham always had fans, the team had to be restored from ruins. They even joined hands with FX and Disney+ to make the Welcome to Wrexham series, documenting the journey of the team’s restorations. The Welsh Government will now help them with $25 million to restore the Racecourse ground, so more fans can fit into the ground. It would not only benefit the club but also the entire football league. Their cooperation and partnership have certainly extended from each other to the fans and team.

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What do you feel about Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s ways of handling disagreements? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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Neha Ghag is a prime-time entertainment writer for Netflix Junkie, who has written nearly 1000 articles, immersing herself in pop culture. Writing was not her first choice, but she has now found solace in unraveling the fascinating stories of public figures' personal and professional lives. Neha is a fan of classic hip-hop and psycho thrillers, and she can talk endlessly about Kanye West.

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