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Pat McAfee Confirms Departure from WWE, Embraces New Ventures

3/9/2026

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Pat McAfee, a sports broadcaster and former WWE commentator, announced on Instagram that he will not return to WWE, saying the business has passed him by.
He expressed gratitude for his time with WWE, especially working alongside Michael Cole.
McAfee has been absent from WWE since September 2025, after beginning a hiatus in June 2025.
He remains active in other areas, including sports commentary, while his WWE future remains uncertain.

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Pat McAfee, a sports broadcaster and former WWE commentator, announced on Instagram that he will not return to WWE, saying the business has passed him by.
He expressed gratitude for his time with WWE, especially working alongside Michael Cole.
McAfee has been absent from WWE since September 2025, after beginning a hiatus in June 2025.
He remains active in other areas, including sports commentary, while his WWE future remains uncertain.