Who knew a tiny Welsh football club would become Hollywood’s favorite underdog story? When Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney dropped $2.5M on Wrexham AFC and acquired it in February 2021, it sounded more like a punchline than a power move. But fast forward a few years, and that “risky investment” is now a $100M franchise.

With a strategic move, a lot of dedication, and yes—maximum effort—Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney didn’t just buy a team, they built a brand. Thanks to the hit docuseries Welcome to Wrexham, the world fell in love with the club’s journey, and now, we’re here writing about Wrexham’s cinematic glow-up within 4 years.

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney turned the story for Wrexham AFC

When Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney announced they were buying a fifth-tier Welsh football club in 2021, most people scratched their heads (via The Guardian). If you’re among them,...