Pat McAfee is seemingly cutting all ties with WWE, and he’s not holding back. After Randy Orton’s brutal loss at WrestleMania 42, the ESPN personality laid down a definitive promise to fans: don’t expect to see him on WWE programming “ever again.” He literally said the words, and it sounds like he means it. This isn’t just talk, folks, this is a statement.
The WrestleMania Vow That Shook the Wrestling World
The whole thing went down at WrestleMania 42. McAfee, in a move that got everyone talking, was revealed as Randy Orton’s mystery ally for “The Viper’s” huge match against Cody Rhodes. But here’s the kicker, the condition he set: McAfee said he wouldn’t return to WWE if Orton lost. And what happened? Rhodes got the win, retaining his undisputed WWE championship. Ouch. You gotta respect a guy who sticks to his word, even when it’s a tough pill to swallow for fans who loved seeing him out there. He made a high-stakes promise, and the outcome sealed his fate, at least for now.
McAfee’s Blunt Words and WWE Exit
McAfee didn’t mince words after the event. He was straight up, saying, “I made a promise that I would never, ever be seen on WWE television ever again.” Then he dropped some respect for the winner, adding, “And Cody Rhodes won. He is the one. Wow. What a dog he turned out to be. Maybe he was the right one all along…” That’s the kind of raw honesty you expect from McAfee. He wrapped it up with, “Wrestling fans can sleep soundly understanding I will never be back over there.” This isn’t a “maybe,” or a “we’ll see”; it’s a hard line drawn in the sand. McAfee, who used to punt for the Indianapolis Colts from 2009 to 2016, originally got involved with WWE during his playing career, then started appearing more often and even commentating after he retired. His last actual appearance was at WrestleMania in April, and he even confirmed on his ESPN talk show after that event that he had no plans to return to WWE. This latest declaration just cements it.
So, for all you wrestling faithful, McAfee’s message is crystal clear. He made a vow, and by the sounds of it, he’s absolutely sticking to it. Don’t hold your breath for a comeback; it truly looks like the end of an era for Pat McAfee in WWE. He’s out.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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