Pat McAfee Says Wrestling Is In His 'Rearview Mirror' After WWE WrestleMania 42
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Key Points:
- Pat McAfee officially announced his departure from wrestling TV following Randy Orton's loss at WrestleMania 42, fulfilling his stipulation to leave if Orton did not win the title.
- McAfee reflected on his diverse WWE career, highlighting roles as a developmental talent, commentator, wrestler, referee, and manager since signing in 2019.
- Before signing, McAfee appeared as a guest commentator on NXT TakeOver events in 2018 and later became a mainstay on WWE SmackDown and Raw commentary booths.
- He competed in-ring against notable wrestlers such as Adam Cole, Austin Theory, The Miz, Happy Corbin, GUNTHER, and Vince McMahon during his tenure.
- After stepping away in mid-2023 due to mental exhaustion, McAfee briefly returned to commentary in September 2023 before ultimately deciding to end his wrestling career.
