The WWE commentary team is a mix of talents like Michael Cole, Pat McAfee, and Wade Barrett. Pat McAfee, a former NFL player known for his exceptional punting skills, has seamlessly transitioned into various roles within the wrestling industry. McAfee expresses his gratitude for his work in WWE, emphasizing that it doesn’t feel like a conventional job to him.
Having excelled both in college and professional football, as well as in WWE commentary and in-ring performances, Pat McAfee is considered a top-tier entertainer. He officially joined the RAW commentary team alongside Michael Cole in January after starting on SmackDown in April 2021. McAfee’s versatility and charisma have been pivotal to his success in the WWE world.
In a recent WWE Top 10 episode, McAfee’s enthusiastic announcer reactions charmd audiences, where he acknowledged the privilege of working alongside stalwarts like Michael Cole and Corey Graves. He also highlighted his experience teaming up with Snoop Dogg at WrestleMania, utilizing a playful hashtag to describe his excitement for such opportunities.
Pat McAfee (Via WWE/Twitter)
Post his retirement from football in 2016, McAfee shifted his focus to sports media, launching “The Pat McAfee Show” in 2019, which quickly gained immense popularity. His lucrative deals with FanDuel and ESPN further solidified his status as a prominent figure in the media terrain. McAfee’s transition from the gridiron to the squared circle has been marked by notable moments, including his NXT debut in 2018 and a memorable rivalry with Adam Cole.
Throughout his WWE journey, McAfee has engaged in high-stakes matches and tag team showdowns, garnering accolades such as the 2020 NXT Year-End Award for Rivalry of the Year with Adam Cole. His forays into in-ring competition have seen him triumph over adversaries like Baron Corbin and The Miz, with his last match being a surprise appearance at the 2024 Royal Rumble. McAfee’s dynamic career trajectory exemplifies his ability to charm audiences both inside and outside the ring.
