Erik ten Hag brutally trolled by WWE Smackdown commentator as Man United speculation builds

05/24/2024 04:41 PM

Erik ten Hag can’t escape the limelight after he was trolled by a commentator during WWE Smackdown.

Ten Hag is not guaranteed to keep his job at Manchester United after the FA Cup final on Saturday – regardless of whether they win or not.

And speculation over the Dutchman’s future has been a hot topic throughout the week, even stretching its way into the professional world of wrestling.

During Friday night’s live episode of Smackdown on TNT Sports, WWE commentator Wade Barrett made a dig at Ten Hag’s expense regarding his future at Old Trafford.

As tag-team The Bloodline made their way into the ring, the British commentator compared the Wiseman Paul Heyman’s current situation to the Red Devils boss.

He said live on air: “Paul Heyman is basically The Bloodline’s answer to Manchester United’s Erik ten Hag. He’s still got a job but for how much longer?”

Heyman has been somewhat sidelined in The Bloodline and there are rumours the WWE Hall of Famer could be kicked out.

Solo Sikoa has taken control of the group with Roman Reigns currently out of action, causing friction.

And Ten Hag finds himself in a similar situation after the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe on the United board.

The British billionaire has already made sweeping changes, including a new CEO and sporting director while the Red Devils have had a torrid campaign.

They have finished the season in their worst-ever position in the Premier League in eighth but could still finish the season with silverware on Saturday.

United face Manchester City in the FA Cup final, a repeat of last year’s final where Pep Guardiola‘s men ran out winners.

Speaking ahead of the match, Ten Hag said: "I have nothing to say. I am just focusing on first winning the game on Saturday and then the project, keep going with the project.

"Transfers? Of course I'm thinking about it, but my focus is until Saturday.”