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      Erik ten Hag savagely trolled by WWE commentator amid claims Man Utd boss will be axed even if he wins FA Cup final

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      ERIK TEN HAG cannot catch a break at the moment.The Manchester United manager is trying to prepare for the daunting task of facing Pep Guardiola’s Premier League champions.Erik ten Hag’s future has been the subject of constant speculationCredit: GettyWade Barrett could not resist aiming a dig at the United bossCredit: GettyAnd if facing noisy neighbours Manchester City at Wembley is not enough to worry about, the drumbeat over him losing his job is growing deafening.It has been claimed that Ten Hag will be axed even if he WINS this afternoon, with United needing to shell out £9million in compensation.The Dutchman, 54, claims United want to rebuild with him at the helm.But even WWE commentator Wade Barrett seems to know something Ten Hag does not.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAs The Bloodline made their way into the ring on Smackdown, the British announcer aimed a cheeky dig at the under-fire tactician.Barrett said: “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?”The WWE rumour mill suggests Heyman could soon be kicked out of The Bloodline in favour of Solo Sikoa.Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMauricio Pochettino, Thomas Frank, Kieran McKenna and Thomas Tuchel are emerging as the main contenders to take over at Old Trafford.Ten Hag will be packing his bags and fleeing the UK within 24 hours of the final whistle.Ten Hag’s six worst defeats as Man Utd managerWhen he was asked about sitting down to do a season’s review with Sir Jim Ratcliffe after the final, his response was telling.Ten Hag said: “No, we already did that and on Sunday I will go on holiday. I think I deserve it.”In 2015 Barrett mocked former United star Wayne Rooney which led to the club legend slapping him in the face.Ten Hag’s five worst defeatsERIK TEN HAG has suffered some heavy defeats during his tenure as Manchester United manager.
      5. Copenhagen 4-3 Man Utd, November 2023
      The damaging defeat saw the Red Devils dumped out of the Champions League.
      4. Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth, December 2023
      It was the first time the Cherries had ever won at Old Trafford with the players being booed off.
      3. Brentford 4-0 Man Utd, August 2022
      Perhaps a sign of things to come, in Ten Hag’s second Premier League game, his side was dismantled by the Bees.
      2. Crystal Palace 4-0 Man Utd, May 2024
      The heavy defeat to the Eagles saw the Dutchman edge ever closer to the sack.
      1. Liverpool 7-0 Man Utd, March 2023
      Man Utd were embarrassed at the hands of their bitter rivals as they crumbled at Anfield as it was the club’s worst defeat in 92 years. More

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      Oleksandr Usyk lands major Hollwood gig alongside Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson after win over Tyson Fury

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      OLEKSANDR USYK is to appear alongside Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in his Hollywood debut. WWE legend Johnson will star in and produce The Smashing Machine – a biopic of former UFC fighter Mark Kerr’s life. Oleksandr Usyk is to appear alongside The Rock in his Hollywood debutCredit: AFPIgor Vovchanchyn will be played by UsykCredit: GettyThe Rock is playing the role of former UFC fighter Mark KerrCredit: SplashMark Kerr was nicknamed The Smashing MachineCredit: GettyJohnson will play Kerr, who’s cage nickname has been used as the title of the movie. And Usyk – fresh of his victory over Tyson Fury – is due to portray ex-Ukrainian MMA star Igor Vovchanchyn.Kerr twice fought Vovchanchyn in Japan, winning the 2000 rematch after their no-contest a year earlier.Usyk must first get over his victory against Fury, with the battered Ukrainian being suspended from fighting.READ MORE IN BOXINGIt’ll mark his acting debut, however the former cruiserweight champion has switched careers before.Bizarrely he signed for a football team in 2022.He did also give a glimpse into how he could fare as an actor with the promo for his fight with Fury, with Usyk portraying a cowboy and a gladiator.Usyk, 37, will not be the only fighter to feature in the film.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSEx-UFC heavyweight contender Ryan Bader, 40, has landed the role of Mark Coleman. Coleman, now 59, famously mentored Kerr, 55, after previously competing against each other, later teaming up as a professional wrestling duo. Oscar-nominated actress Emily Blunt will play Kerr’s ex-wife Dawn Staples, a former Playboy model.The Rock recently revealed his training for Kerr – who gained The Smashing Machine nickname for his brutal fight style. Johnson, 52, posted a video practising MMA strikes before a first-look at his role in the movie was released online. The movie – set to be released this December – will be directed by Benny Safdie, known for his work with older brother Josh.For all the love for resurgent AJ… these two are head, shoulders and fists ahead of everyone else
      OLEKSANDR USYK is the deserved undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, writes Wally Downes Jr
      A great biggun doesn’t always beat a great littleun, not when David has the weight of a besieged nation on his shoulders and is able to swing each compatriot into every punch.
      Usyk did what Usyk does, he moved magnificently, he counter punched and he outworked his taller and heavier opponent.
      He somehow manages to use every physical disadvantage to his favour.
      But what the hell is Fury doing getting up in round nine?
      Why is a father-of-eight with £300million in the bank, three best-selling books and a Netflix series going to the well like?
      Britain is not fighting back Putin’s army, Morecambe is not occupied.
      So when the 35-year-old’s senses are scrambled, when the canvas is calling him, when he is so desperate not to be felled he is willing to bounce around all the ropes like a drunk, when he eventually has to collapse into a corner, why doesn’t he just stay down?
      He has earned the right to surrender as well as his millions.
      The sheer courage and guts and bloody mindedness it takes to climb off that deck, with a broken nose and a crumbling ego is not comprehensible to us mortals.
      Fury said he felt he won the fight but was too dignified to call robbery or corruption, no doubt his dad will taint that decency by the time you’ve read this.
      The rematch will be superb.
      Because for all the love we have for a resurgent Anthony Joshua – who was ringside for that iconic event – these two polar opposite men are head, shoulders, fists, hearts and brains ahead of everyone else.
      There is the top two, then there is a void and then there is the rest.
      Read Wally’s big fight verdict in full here…

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      Tyson Fury compared to WWE legend and Eighties pop icon as he reveals ‘new style’ ahead of Oleksandr Usyk fight

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      FANS were torn between a WWE legend and an iconic 80s pop star when trying to work out who Tyson Fury resembled in his “new style”.The Gypsy King will take on Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight crown in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.Tyson Fury revealed his ‘new style’ ahead of this Saturday’s fightCredit: PAThe star donned a pair of bright trousers, a black vest shirt and dark hat yesterdayCredit: GettySome fans thought he looked remarkably similar to WWE star The UndertakerCredit: World Wrestling Entertainment IncOthers even compared him to 80s pop star Boy GeorgeCredit: GettyTempers have already boiled over when the WBC champ’s father HEADBUTTED Stanislav Stepchuk – a member of the other fight team – this week in the build-up to the fight.That led to Usyk warning Fury and his dad John that his secret army of gun-and-knife trained soldiers will not stand for another assault.However, the 35-year-old Brit appeared to be more worried about how he looked as he rocked up to the Grand Arrivals event last night.Fury was firstly seen jiving into the event wearing a pair of jazzy trousers, along with a black vest jacket and a dark hat. READ MORE ON BOXING“He looks like the Undertaker,” declared one viewer on social media upon seeing his outfit, comparing him to the WWE wrestling icon.While another asked: “Why is he dressed like Boy George?”Although most agreed that “this is a new style”, many were a big fan of the star’s attire.One fan wrote: “Tyson’s swag and that hat, a grand entrance dance, a showman’s heart! Fury’s flair, a knockout start!”Most read in SportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWhile a fourth fifth added: “Oh, the shimmy and that hat, Tyson’s swagger lights the path! His grand arrival, a dance of joy, a moment we’ll forever enjoy!”His dad’s fuse appeared to be lit by Usyk’s team chanting for their man at the sorry scenes earlier in the week at the Hilton Hotel in Saudi.The Sun’s Wally Downes Jr previews Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk from Saudi Arabia ahead of Grand ArrivalsA Sky Sports interviewer asked Fury last night: “This chanting has now become a thing, they obviously feel that they might not be able to intimidate you but can perhaps make some noise around your camp. Is this making any difference at all?”Fury, still wearing his black hat, mockingly said: “Nervous. Shaking. Terrified.”He was then asked whether he would concede if he had any nerves.That led to the 6ft 9in fighter replying: “I’m absolutely bricking it. I can barely stand up.”He then finished off his answer by shouting “Usyk” followed by a mocking scared scream.John, who was left with a bloodied forehead, broke his silence over the headbutting incident and tried to justify it by insisting “I’m a warrior, that’s what we do”.TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUTHe said: “[They] disrespected my son, the best heavyweight to ever wear a pair of boxing gloves.“Coming out with all that rubbish. He’s in my face, trying to be clever.“Coming into my space, ‘Usyk, Usyk’, nobody’s bothering with them. I was only chanting my own son’s name.READ MORE SUN STORIES“They stepped closer, stepped closer. So I’m a warrior at the end of the day, that’s what we do.“We’re fighting people, you come in the space, you’re gonna get what’s coming.”Inside the Gypsy King’s royal courtTYSON FURY is one of the biggest characters in sport. More

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      What the hell happened to you? WWE star Drew McIntyre trolls Man Utd legend Wayne Rooney in front of 16,000 fans

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Wayne Rooney was trolled by WWE superstar Drew McIntyre during a surprise appearance in a live wrestling show in London.Rooney’s glittering 19-year career came to an end in 2021 when he retired with five Premier League titles, an FA Cup, a Champions League trophy and a Europa League honour under his belt.Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney attended a WWE live showCredit: GettyWWE superstar and British icon Drew McIntyre trolled Rooney during the showCredit: SplashUnited’s record scorer then pursued a managerial career and had short stints at Derby, DC United and Birmingham, who sacked him in January after a disastrous three-month spell.The 38-year-old tactician is now a free agent and enjoying some time off with his family.The legendary striker took advantage of his free time as WWE visited the UK during their European tour to stage a non-televised house show at The O2 Arena on Friday.Scottish legend McIntyre, who wrestles as a heel – which is a wrestling term for a bad guy – spotted him sitting in the front row with his two sons before his match against Jey Uso.Read More on FootballAt first the three-time world champion complimented Rooney for his incredible football success in front of 16,000 fans.But then the Rangers fan proceeded to trash talk his fellow Brit by pointing out that they’re the same age but somehow he looks much better than the Everton hero.McIntyre said: “Speaking of British legends… Is that Wayne Rooney?”I’ve got to give this man his props, from one British legend to another, you were the freaking man in your day.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”But, aren’t we the same age? What the hell happened to you?!”Rooney is an avid professional wrestling fan and has had some previous brushings with WWE superstars.Man Utd icon Wayne Rooney calls Twitch streamer AngryGinge a ‘ginger c’ during EA Sports FC live streamBack in 2015, the England great was confronted by fellow Brit Wade Barrett during an episode of RAW in Manchester.Preston fan Barrett mocked him as he sat in the front row and that led to the United favourite slapping him across the face.An angle between Rooney and McIntyre is highly unlikely as The Scottish Warrior is now after the World Heavyweight Championship.McIntyre won the belt at WrestleMania 40 when he ended Seth Rollins’ 316-day reign and realised his dream of winning a world title in front of a live crowd at the Showcase of the Immortals.But the ex-WWE Champion went on to mock CM Punk who sat on the commentary desk and that led to a vicious attack by The Best in the World.That left McIntyre in a vulnerable state and so Damian Priest cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase to become the new champion. More

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      Elle Brooke vs Paige VanZant tale of the tape: How adult film star and UFC icon compare ahead of leaked boxing fight

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      ELLE BROOKE is set to go head-to-head with Paige VanZant next month.DAZN accidentally revealed the fight would commence on May 25 while airing their press conference for Devin Haney’s world title bout against Ryan Garcia. Elle Brooke will return to the boxing ring in MayCredit: GettyDAZN leaked a headline boxing bout between Brooke and MMA star Paige VanZantCredit: GettyBrooke is 4-1 in the ringCredit: GettyMeanwhile VanZant will return with an 8-7 record across MMACredit: GettySunSport understands the bout will take place in Texas. But how do the two OnlyFans creators-turned-boxers compare?Following her victory over AJ Bunker in January, Brooke, 26, now has a five-fight record of four wins and one defeat with two knockouts. Meanwhile, former MMA star VanZant, 30, has a 15-fight record of eight wins and seven losses across UFC and Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.READ MORE IN BOXINGVanZant left the UFC at 8-5 in the cage for BKFC.However, she lost both her BKFC bouts and has not returned to the ring since – despite teasing a boxing switch in February, when she confirmed she had “accepted a boxing match”.And with DAZN’s latest leak for their fight that switch now looks to have been completed with a bout on the card of Misfits 15.Outside of the ring, Brooke has a new worth reported to be around £2million. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHere’s how the fighters look on paperShe has 937,000 followers on Instagram.Meanwhile, VanZant has a net worth of £1.3m and an Instagram following of three million followers. Elle Brooke’s 10 most liked Instagram postsThe fight will be a dream come true for Brooke, who named VanZant on a list of dream opponents that also includes former WWE star Ronda Rousey.Brooke has a reported net worth of £2millionCredit: https://www.instagram.com/thedumbledong/Meanwhile, VanZant’s net worth is estimated to be around £1.3mCredit: https://www.instagram.com/paigevanzant/Brooke rose to fame as an OnlyFans modelCredit: InstagramVanZant last fought in 2021 before moving into online influencingCredit: Instagram @paigevanzant More

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      Darts star Luke Littler, 17, brutally trolls Liverpool as Man Utd fan shares hilarious WWE-inspired post

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      DARTS star Luke Littler has brutally trolled Liverpool with a WWE-inspired Instagram post.Jurgen Klopp’s side suffered successive defeats to Atalanta and Crystal Palace last week.Luke Littler poked fun at Liverpool on InstagramCredit: InstagramLittler is a Man Utd fanCredit: AlamyThe Reds lost 3-0 to the Serie A side in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday, leaving their treble hopes hanging by a thread.And they fell down to third in the Premier League table following a 1-0 defeat to Palace on Sunday.Manchester United fan Littler was eager to taunt Liverpool fans in the wake of both results.The 17-year-old reposted a video on his Instagram story which showed three WWE fighters.Read More on Luke LittlerTwo of the wrestlers had Atalanta and Crystal Palace badges superimposed on them while the other had a Liverpool badge.The duo then took down the single wrestler with some brutal blows, with the caption reading: “Liverpool this week 😂💀.”Littler also poked fun at Liverpool following Thursday’s Europa League loss.He took to Instagram to share the scoreline, simply commenting: “Oh dear 🙈.”Most read in FootballLittler poked fun at Klopp’s side from the Utilita Arena in Birmingham on night 11 of Premier League Darts.After beating Rob Cross in the quarter-finals and Luke Humphries in the semi-finals, the teenager lost 6-3 to Michael van Gerwen in the final.Raymond van Barneveld opens up on ‘row’ with Luke Littler after saying he was ‘a bit done’ with the teenagerBut thanks to his recent results, he remained top of the table with 26 points. More

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      England boss Gareth Southgate branded an ‘idiot’ by WWE superstar over controversial squad selection

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      RANGERS fans were stunned when Jack Butland missed Gareth Southgate’s squad for friendlies with Brazil and Belgium.Then they were up in arms when he was over-looked for a second call-up in favour of James Trafford last week.Rangers-daft Drew McIntyre has lashed out at Gareth SouthgateWhen Sam Johnstone was injured Southgate snubbed Butland twiceCredit: AlamyThe Gers keeper has admitted he craves adding to his nine capsCredit: Kenny RamsayAnd that anger spread around the WORLD.WWE superstar Drew McIntyre is warming up for Wrestlemania next week and the Gers-daft muscle man says even HE can’t believe the shocking snub.Butland has become a fan favourite at Ibrox since his summer move from Crystal Palace earning a ‘Super Jack’ nickname and terrace song within months after a string of strong performances.Those displays have re-shaped Rangers’ season under Philippe Clement – and thrust him into the international spotlight.But although he HAD met up with the squad earlier in the campaign and there was a clamour for his inclusion, the Gers No1 was on the outside looking in once again.And the snub left Drew McIntyre RAGING.He told Gareth Southgate: “You’re just an IDIOT”. McIntyre is a well-known Rangers fan and has previously clashed with Chris Sutton over the Old Firm rivalry with Celtic.Most read in FootballHis support has even seen heavyweights like Triple H weigh in on the Scottish Premiership action in the past – and the Butland row hasn’t gone unnoticed either.‘I don’t understand’ says Man Utd icon Rio Ferdinand as he slams Gareth Southgate’s use of ‘heartbeat’ of England teamAsked on That’s Football social media channel, McIntyre vented his frustrations.He said: “They’re idiots for leaving him out the squad.”Along with the captain Tav, he’s our best player. “We’ve been searching for such a long time to replace Allan McGregor in goal. We tried multiple keepers, then had to bring Allan McGregor back, but finally with Butland – he is the man.Butland has been Rangers hero as Philippe Clement’s team challenge for the SPFL titleCredit: Willie VassHe’s been out of the international picture for eight yearsCredit: GettyJordan Pickford was Three Lions keeper for both friendlies with Brazil and Belgium (above)Credit: Getty”He’s absolutely on fire. He is as I say probably our bestplayer along with Tav.”To leave him out the squad, you’re just an idiot. Simple asthat.“You’re a bloody idiot – from Drew McIntyre.”Southgate may have overlooked the 30-year-old – but his form hasn’t gone unnoticed – even across the Atlantic.McIntyre added: “He’s amazing. I’m blown away by how amazing he has been for us. “The whole team right now has so much momentum not unfortunately in the Europa – in the first game that wasn’t a bloody penalty – nonetheless with the league we’v e got a game in hand to get it done and Butland’s a big reason we’ve got all this momentum.”England lost to Brazil and drew 2-2 with Belgium.But now the international window has passed it’s back to league business.Rangers face Hibs in a fiery re-run of their powderkeg Scottish Cup quarter final earlier this month and then meet arch-rivals Celtic next Sunday in a top of the table clash – the same day as McIntyre competes at Wrestlemania 40.READ MORE SUN STORIESKeep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More

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      Inside KSI’s manager’s 40-year plan to bring WWE to life in boxing ring with never-before-seen tag and handicap matches

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      KSI’S manager Mams Taylor is making his childhood dreams come true by bringing WWE to life in the boxing ring.Taylor, a music mogul-turned boxing promoter, launched Misfits alongside KSI in 2022 to home celebrity-style crossover bouts. Misfits Boxing became the first to have tag-team boxingBoxers tag in and out of the boutCredit: GettyIt is part of Mams Taylor’s dream to bring boxing to lifeStars from the worlds of social media, music and entertainment – including KSI himself – have all taken to the Misfits ring. But Taylor has tried to revolutionise spectacle showdowns by blending them with a bit of pro wrestling both in and out of the ring. Misfits have sensationally had tag-team matches and this weekend in Nashville host their first two-on-one HANDICAP bout. And it has all been part of Taylor’s master plan since he began watching WWE almost 40 years ago to bring the best of pro-wrestling to the world of boxing. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe said: “I think it’s a good blend and you’ve got something for everyone, especially with the two-on-one outnumbered tag match, again, shades of WWE but with real fighting.“Because for me, when I watched WWE as a kid it was WWF and I remember when I found out that it was predetermined outcomes and I was more heartbroken than when I found out there’s no Santa.“So I said one day we’re going to make it so that they really fight each other but you still have that entertainment and the storylines and all of that.“And I think Misfits Boxing is as close as you can get to that because obviously there’s no predetermined outcomes, nothing’s choreographed or anything like that it’s all real boxing.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“But you’ve got some colourful characters.”Taylor got his break in the music industry, which is where he met UK chart-topper KSI before becoming his manager. KSI’s Misfits Boxing in talks with FIVE footballers with Man Utd icon Wayne Rooney still expected to make shock switchBut his dream was always to be a shot caller like former WWE boss Vince McMahon. Taylor said: “I wanted to be like the Vince McMahon of something, of some kind of combat sports organisation.“So it’s absolutely a manifestation of something I’ve thought about over and over again.“I remember playing with the WWE toys and organising them and playing the matches out and doing the story lines and it was like practise for what it’s like now.“Obviously, I didn’t know it would be in boxing per say but that’s how it’s kind of worked out.”I think Misfits Boxing is as close as you can get to that because obviously there’s no predetermined outcomes, nothing’s choreographed or anything like that it’s all real boxing.Mams Taylor on comparisons between WWE and Misfits Boxing Taylor appeared to come out of nowhere when he teamed up with British promoter Kalle Sauerland to launch Misfits on streaming service DAZN. But in fact, it was a long time coming after testing the waters in MMA.Taylor revealed: “I was a boxing fan through way of proxy through my brother as well who loved that and I boxed myself from the age of 14. “Then MMA came about and tried my hand at that and actually put on an MMA show with some friends of mine about 20 years ago. “So as a fan and someone who has trained it’s something I am very passionate about just in general, combat sports.” Misfits co-founder KSI rarely misses an event and the man himself is hoping to be in the house to watch the never-before-seen two-on-one bout.READ MORE SUN STORIESTaylor said: “We’re working on it, hopefully. “He hates missing them but he’s got some commitments so we’re trying to work some things around. Hopefully he’ll be there.” KSI with manager and Misfits co-founder Mams TaylorCredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing More