Rob McElhenney is best known for being an actor, but he just can’t escape being questioned about Wrexham.
Wrexham have been thriving on and off the pitch since Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds’ takeover in 2021.
After spending more than a decade in the National League, Wrexham are now preparing for life in the Championship.
Wrexham fans could barely have imagined being just one promotion away from the Premier League within four years of the takeover.
McElhenney and Reynolds have been a shining example to foreign owners and there is simply no sign of this journey ending any time soon.
Rob McElhenney jokingly avoids Wrexham question
McElhenney is now asked about Wrexham as much as he is asked about ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’, the show that made him a star.
That is the case on the latest episode of Hot Ones Versus, with McElhenney taking on his co-stars Charlie Day and Glenn Howerton.
The concept was simple – either answer a question honestly or eat a chicken wing so spicy it would leave most people sweating.
McElhenney was asked one question about Wrexham, as he was quizzed on which of his ventures have been most profitable.
The options were Wrexham, ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ and Four Walls, the Irish American Whiskey brand formed alongside Day and Howerton.
Day told McElhenney not to answer the question, suggesting that it’s his personal information and he shouldn’t put it out in public.
“Eat the wing, dude. Don’t let people know that, that’s your personal information,” said Day.
McElhenney jokingly agreed, suggesting that he just doesn’t want his ‘Always Sunny’ co-stars to know the answer.
McElhenney handled the heat pretty well, so he wasn’t left to rue his decision to keep the Wrexham finances under his hat.
Wrexham’s financial numbers in focus
McElhenney took the hit of the chicken wing, but Wrexham announced impressive financial records earlier this year.
In terms of how profitable Wrexham have been, the club posted a £2.7million loss for the 2023-24 season.
That isn’t particularly concerning or surprising, with Wrexham spending to move up through the leagues.
The number was actually an improvement, though, as Wrexham posted a loss of £5.11million for the 2022-23 season.
Wages are Wrexham’s biggest expenditure, and that is only set to continue with significant transfer targets in mind.
Wrexham have racked up incredible commercial revenue, though, inspired by McElhenney and Reynolds starting the ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ series.
Wrexham may not have been profitable, but that day may not be too far away with such impressive revenue coming into the club.