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SUNDERLAND captain Luke O'Nien left fans in stitches after launching himself into a post-match brawl against Luton.

The Black Cats came from behind to claim a 2-1 win at Kenilworth Road thanks to goals from Chris Rigg and Romaine Mundle.

Sunderland captain Luke O'Nien left fans in hysterics on Wednesday night
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Sunderland captain Luke O'Nien left fans in hysterics on Wednesday nightCredit: Rex
O’Nien leapt into the post-match brawl between Sunderland and Luton
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O’Nien leapt into the post-match brawl between Sunderland and LutonCredit: X
His jump into the fight was compared to a WWE wrestling move
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His jump into the fight was compared to a WWE wrestling moveCredit: X

The three points maintains their impressive start which sees them top the Championship table.

But the victory was not without incident after the final whistle.

A melee ensued between both sets of players, with members of the coaching staff also getting involved.

Skipper O'Nien, 29, then flew into shot as he launched himself over a number of bodies and on top of the fighting.

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The centre-back came through the academy of Luton's bitter rivals Watford.

And Sunderland fans were loving the way he reacted to the brawl in "absolutely mad" fashion.

One said: "Royal Rumble winner heading in over the top rope."

Another added: "@LukeONien loves it and we love him."

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A third replied: ";Yes but he’s OUR kind of mad 🤣."

While a fourth responded: "Might as well jump…"

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O'Nien was one of four players booked for the incident alongside team-mate Jobe Bellingham and Luton pair Tom Holmes and Carlton Morris.

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