Overview
- Skattebo, on injured reserve after an Oct. 26 dislocated ankle and fractured fibula, appeared ringside at WWE Raw at Madison Square Garden and shoved JD McDonagh in a choreographed segment.
- He wore a protective walking boot and stayed behind the barricade, with multiple reports describing the exchange as a staged, low‑risk spot that WWE quickly promoted with highlights and merchandise.
- Some fans, local radio hosts and former NFL safety T.J. Ward criticized the optics and perceived risk, questioning his participation during rehabilitation.
- Skattebo responded on X telling critics to unfollow, stressing he would not jeopardize his recovery and noting he kept weight off the injured foot during the segment.
- Interim head coach Mike Kafka said he trusts Skattebo and the medical staff and was unconcerned by the appearance, while teammates joked about his "wild" personality and supported his energy around the team.