A WWE star was rushed to hospital after his risky move went horribly wrong on live TV.
And the shocking moment left fans deeply worried about their hero.
Irish Ace attempted a crazy move in the World Tag Championship[/caption]
He backflipped off the ropes out of the ring[/caption]
He collapsed in a heap on the floor[/caption]
JD McDonagh smashed his neck against the commentators’ table[/caption]
Irish Ace was competing in the World Tag Championship alongside Dominik Mysterio.
However, things took a sudden turn for the worse.
Irish Ace – real name JD McDonagh – attempted an ambitious springboard moonsault.
That is where a wrestler performs a backflip off the middle rope of the ring to the outside and brings down their opponent in a chokehold.
And while he got plenty of airtime with the takeoff, he did not execute the move as planned.
Irish Ace, 34, overshot his rival – who tried to catch him – and took an almighty fall then slammed his neck back into the commentators’ desk.
He immediately slumped forward and was clearly in serious pain.
Incredibly, he managed to carry on and see out the match – although the pair lost and the War Raiders retained their Tag Team Championship title.
McDonagh was then taken to hospital for a check-over.
And it emerged he had broken several ribs and even punctured a lung in the ordeal.
He wrote on X: “First off, thanks to everyone for the messages and the concern. I’m good.
“I’ve got a couple of broken ribs and a punctured lung, so I’m going to be out for a couple months.
“All things considered, it could have been a lot worse, so I’m grateful for that. See ya in a bit.”
Messages of support flooded in from WWE fans on social media for the star – with many relieved the damage was not as bad as first feared.
One said: “Wishing you a speedy recovery! Glad it wasn’t worse, and we’ll be ready for your return. Take care!”
Another wrote: “I already respected you, but you’ve massively earned even more of my respect! What a warrior! Thank you for putting your all in entertaining us, prayers for a speedy recovery!”
A third added: “I hope JD McDonagh remains OK and doesn’t develop delayed symptoms after this incredible impact.”
A fourth typed: “We don’t give JD McDonagh enough credit. That man is very VERY lucky that he doesn’t have a broken neck. That was NASTY! The guy is absolutely awesome in-ring. I pray he’s okay.”
And a final user simply replied: “JD McDonagh is remarkable.”
The star, second left, revealed he punctured a lung and broke ribs as he thanked fans for their support[/caption]
