Ryan Reynolds explains why Channing Tatum was a ‘menace’ to Wrexham during Hollywood superstar’s visit to the Racecourse Ground

'Magic Mike' actor Tatum became the latest A-list guest to attend a game at SToK Racecourse when joining close friend Reynolds at a League One clash between the Red Dragons and Cambridge United on December 14, 2024.

He mingled with players behind the scenes, filming a promotional advert in the process, and made a point of making Phil Parkinson’s squad feel as relaxed as possible in his presence. That did, however, require a little mayhem to be caused.

Discussing said shenanigans on the ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ documentary series, Reynolds revealed that he was unaware of Tatum’s antics. He was left a little concerned following a text exchange that gave little away.

Reynolds said: “Channing Tatum, he’s in my top five loves of all time. He’s also a menace. He went out with the entire club. Someone might be dead!

“I’m going to read you Channing’s text to me. ‘Oops, I might have had toooooo much fun with the boys’. Long pause. Twenty minutes between this. Then I get: ‘I’m sorry.” I said: ‘Please don’t break any of them.’ And then I get: ‘Definitely didn’t break any of them, but….” Long pause.

“Then I get: ‘We definitely got way more loose than I was ever planning to. It happened and I’m sorry’. Long pause. What happened? [Reynolds asked] I get this back: ‘It’s definitely gonna be on the internet.’ Communication over.”

While Tatum was unable to witness a Wrexham win, he has joined the club’s ever-growing fan base. Phil Parkinson’s troops have made history by becoming the first EFL side to enjoy three successive promotions, with plans now being drawn up for life in the Championship.