Pat McAfee Attacked On WWE Raw
A shocking incident unfolded during tonight’s episode of WWE Raw, which aired in the aftermath of WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to reports from WrestleTalk, Pat McAfee, a well-known announcer, was attacked by GUNTHER.
The events of the evening began with a celebration segment featuring Jey Uso, who had recently won the World Heavyweight Championship from GUNTHER at WrestleMania. Jey Uso was joined by Sami Zayn and Jimmy Uso, but the festivities were short-lived. Later in the evening, GUNTHER appeared at ringside and confronted McAfee and fellow announcer Michael Cole.
As reported by WrestleTalk, GUNTHER’s initial anger was directed at Cole, whom he attempted to lock in a sleeper hold. McAfee intervened, striking GUNTHER with a forearm, which sparked a brawl between the two. The altercation ultimately ended with GUNTHER locking McAfee in the sleeper hold, leaving him laid out.
The incident may have been intended to set up a future match between GUNTHER and McAfee, or it could have been a way to write McAfee off television temporarily. As noted by WrestleTalk, McAfee often takes breaks from WWE commentary to focus on other projects, including his work with the NFL Draft, which is approaching.
McAfee has participated in WWE matches in the past, including a ‘full’ match against Baron Corbin at SummerSlam 2022. Following the attack, McAfee was taken to the back and did not return to commentary for the remainder of the evening. Instead, Joe Tessitore, a SmackDown announcer, filled in alongside Cole.
As WrestleTalk reports, Raw GM Adam Pearce granted Cole the rest of the night off, but Cole insisted on returning to work, stating, "I’m not gonna let some bully stop me from doing my job on WrestleMania weekend." Cole rejoined Tessitore for the remainder of the broadcast.
The incident has left fans speculating about the potential implications for future WWE storylines. As WrestleTalk notes, McAfee’s absence from commentary may be temporary, and his return to WWE programming remains to be seen.
In related news, Jey Uso’s World Heavyweight Championship win at WrestleMania 41 has generated significant buzz among fans and critics alike. As the WWE universe continues to react to the events of the past weekend, one thing is certain – the road ahead for WWE will be filled with excitement, drama, and unpredictability.
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