WWE star suffers punctured lung in live match as fans pray for recovery
WWE star suffers punctured lung in live match as fans pray for recovery
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WWE superstar JD McDonagh has suffered a punctured lung after a terrifying moment on Monday Night Raw. The 34-year-old Irishman was wrestling in last night’s opening match on Netflix as he and fellow Judgment Day star Dominik Mysterio challenged the War Raiders’ Erik and Ivar for the World Tag Team Championships.
![[JD McDonagh hits a moonsault on Ivar during WWE Monday Night Raw on Netflix]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_237642299-a7a5.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
Midway through the bout, McDonagh hit a springboard moonsault to the outside of the ring, and collided nastily as he back struck the announce table. While his neck appeared to whiplash against the desk, McDonagh revealed on X: ‘First off, thanks to everyone for the messages and the concern. I’m good.
![[War Raiders' Erik and Ivar and Judgment Day (JD McDonagh and Dominik Mysterio) brawl at ringside during WWE Monday Night Raw on Netflix]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_237642308-7b17.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
‘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.’. Despite being checked on by the ringside doctor during the commercial break, McDonagh finished the match, earning himself a round of applause from the live crowd.
![[Xavier Woods rows with his family at ringside during WWE Monday Night Raw]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_237642239-8d2b.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
Fans have been rallying behind him on social media too, as people hope he’s not been too badly hurt. ‘That was so hard to watch 🙏,’ wrote @GoddessMandy210 on X, as @_blnrd added: ‘My takeaway from #WWERaw tn.. @jd_mcdonagh is a warrior. Prayers up.’.
![[Paul Heyman speaks in the ring on WWE Raw on Netflix with the WWE 2K25 cover behind him]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_237642245-e846.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
‘Man, @jd_mcdonagh showed out tonight. Hope he’s all good. That was an insane hit. #WWERAW,’ said @813carguy, while @wrestlefanmae agreed: ‘I really am hoping and praying that @jd_mcdonagh is alright after tonight! Sending all the love and positivity your way!!!’.
