Over the past year, WWE fans have been witness to the insane energy of Pat McAfee every Friday. The former football great has been working as a commentator for WWE, and has even revitalised Micheal Cole by teaming with him. He would even get into the ring at WrestleMania, wrestling both Austin Theory & Vince McMahon. With McAfee being such an asset for WWE, it should come as no surprise that he’s just signed a multi-year extension with WWE.
WWE’s Statement On Pat McAfee Signing New Deal
The official statement from WWE would say the following about McAfee signing a new deal.
Pat McAfee Signs Multiyear Extension With WWE
07/07/2022
STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced that Pat McAfee has signed a multiyear extension with WWE.
Since April 2021, McAfee has served as an analyst, alongside Michael Cole, for Friday Night SmackDown at 8 pm ET live each week on FOX.
The new pact will see McAfee entertaining the WWE Universe for years to come.
Earlier this year, McAfee delighted fans and lit up social media with a WrestleMania debut for the ages at AT&T Stadium in Dallas when battling Theory, Mr. McMahon, and even getting stunned by Stone Cold Steve Austin.
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Michael Cole Responds
Following this news, we’d hear from his partner Michael Cole on Twitter, who had the following to say.
After 25 years in “the booth,” working with Pat McAfee is the highlight of each week. His excitement is contagious (even if he almost kicks me when standing on our table) and has helped revitalize my love for our business! WWE, our fans, and I are lucky to have him!
McAfee will enter the ring again at Summerslam, when he goes one on one with Happy Corbin. Will McAfee claim the win at Summerslam? Let us know what you think in the comment section down below.
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