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Wrexham’s £500,000 Vegas Celebration Hits Snag with Elevator Incident

Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney funded the lavish party to mark Wrexham AFC's unprecedented third consecutive promotion to the Championship.

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Overview

  • Wrexham AFC players were stuck in an elevator for an hour during their Las Vegas promotion celebration, requiring firefighter assistance to free them.
  • The £500,000 event, funded by co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, included pool parties and VIP treatment at the Bellagio Hotel and Hakkasan Nightclub.
  • This marks the third consecutive year the team has celebrated a promotion with a Vegas trip, a tradition established under the club’s Hollywood ownership.
  • Wrexham’s rise from non-league football to the Championship in just four seasons is unprecedented in English football history.
  • The club’s value has surged from £2 million at the time of purchase in 2020 to over £100 million, driven by on-field success and global exposure through the series 'Welcome to Wrexham.'