The wrestler JD MCDONAGH was transported urgently to the hospital after his risky move went wrong on Tuesday at WWE RAW (IST). McDonagh, who participated in a world tag championship alongside Dominik Mysterio, Springboard Moonsault Flip on Ivar by War Raiders. The move saw McDonagh doing an annoying landing before whipping in the advertiser’s office. The “Irish Ace” was seen whipping in the table of comments while landing on Ivar, the head slamming after direct contact between the top of the signaling fence and his neck.
Ay Dios Mio. Jd mcdonagh ha caido con el cuello in la mesa de coimentistas#Wweraw pic.twitter.com/iguwwqbzgc
– Luigiwrestling (@luigiwrestling) January 28, 2025
McDonagh suffered from visible pain after the incident, with Ivar even breaking the character to check his opponent.
Commentator Michael Cole also asked for medical help, saying that McDonagh should be checked to make sure he was fine.
“Someone arrived in McDonagh after that. McDonagh is lucky that he is not crazy about the neck,” was heard Cole in his own right.
While McDonagh managed to continue and finish the match, fans of the Atlanta State Farm Arena spotted him on the floor behind the scenes.
This came the War raiders pinned Mysterio and McDonagh to keep the WWE World Tag championship.
WWE later confirmed that he had broken several ribs and even perforated a lung in the process.
McDonagh himself went to social networks and addressed the incident.
“First of all, thanks to everyone for messages and concern. I am well. I have a few broken ribs and a perforated lung, so I will go out for a few months. All this considered, it could have been much worse, so I am grateful for that. See yourself a little,” said McDonagh on X.
First of all, thanks to everyone for messages and concern. I’m doing well.
I have a few broken ribs and a perforated lung, so I’m going to go out for a few months. All well considered, it could have been much worse, so I am grateful.
See you a little.
– JD McDonagh (@jd_mcdonagh) January 28, 2025
Consequently, McDonagh will miss the next Royal Rumble event on February 2 (IST).
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