WWE commentator makes brutal comments about Erik ten Hag during live episode of Smackdown

A WWE commentator made some rather unexpected comments about Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag on the latest episode of Smackdown.

On the eve of this weekend's FA Cup final, reports emerged suggesting Ten Hag will be sacked as Manchester United manager, even if they do beat Manchester City at Wembley.

It is set to be the most significant move made by Sir Jim Ratcliffe since his company INEOS purchased a minority stake in United and assumed control of football operations.

United have identified Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter, Thomas Frank and Kieran McKenna as potential replacements for Ten Hag, according to The Guardian.

Whether Ten Hag is dismissed from his role at United remains to seen, but the story has travelled far and wide, with the news emerging on one of the most unlikely of platforms.

British announcer Stuart Bennett, who performed under the ring name Wade Barrett during his seven-year run with WWE, was on commentary duty during Friday night's episode of Smackdown.

And as The Bloodline manager Paul Heyman was walking towards the ring, Bennett brought Ten Hag's name into the equation.

“Paul Heyman is basically The Bloodline’s answer to Manchester United’s Erik ten Hag," he said to the surprise of many viewers at home. "He’s still got a job but for how much longer?”

WWE Hall of Fame member Heyman could be kicked out of The Bloodline with Solo Sikoa in control, according to rumours.

DID WADE BARRETT JUST COMPARE PAUL HEYMAN TO ERIK TEN HAG???

LMAOOOOO#Smackdown pic.twitter.com/kLFX6YFfY7

— Peps #MaikaStyle🍧 (@Peps_Wrestling) May 24, 2024

Here's how fans on social media reacted to the moment on Smackdown.

One said: "Erik ten Hag is catching strays in the WWE now?! What is going on," while another commented: "Ain't no way."

A third wrote: "Bruh I can't escape my club even when am not watching them play, Need @WayneRooney to slap Wade Barrett again cause this was uncalled for."

A fourth said: "For those of you who are wondering, the commentator is Wade Barrett and he is from the UK."

A fifth added: "You can't make this up. United are big."

In regards to the Manchester United job, former Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino is interested in talking to the club if they decide to part ways with their current manager, say The Times.