# WWE rivalry involving JD McDonagh

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wwe-rivalry-involving-jd-mcdonagh
> Updated: 2026-09-22T17:48:07.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

A rivalry between professional wrestlers Joe Hendry and JD McDonagh on WWE RAW has escalated into allegations of workplace bullying.

On September 7, Hendry defeated McDonagh in a singles match characterized by personal provocations. During the build-up and match, Hendry utilized segments mocking McDonagh’s physical appearance, including a presentation suggesting McDonagh’s father was a giant Funko Pop. The match concluded after a distraction involving a giant Funko Pop head and failed interference from Dominik Mysterio.

Following a September 21 episode of RAW, McDonagh accused WWE of workplace bullying. The controversy arose after Becky Lynch used McDonagh’s real name, Jordan Devlin McDonagh, and criticized his appearance during a promo. McDonagh stated on X that he has a serious case against the company, alleging he is subjected to weekly body shaming on television and was “dead-named” by Lynch.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: JD McDonagh accuses WWE of workplace bullying

JD McDonagh has accused WWE of workplace bullying and body shaming following a televised promo by Becky Lynch on WWE RAW.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jd-mcdonagh-accuses-wwe-of-workplace-bullying

### 2026-09-08: Joe Hendry defeats JD McDonagh on WWE RAW

Joe Hendry defeated JD McDonagh on WWE RAW after a personal rivalry involving comedic mockery of McDonagh’s appearance and a distraction by Je'Von Evans.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/joe-hendry-defeats-jd-mcdonagh-on-wwe-raw

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