Pat McAfee, a former professional football punter and kickoff specialist, has turned his love for pro wrestling into a successful career in WWE. His participation in WWE not only at the announcement desk, but also in the wrestling ring has given him a unique identity. Today, we will learn about McAfee’s WWE career, which includes many of his memorable moments and matches.
McAfee’s journey in WWE
McAfee started his WWE career in 2018 as a guest commentator in NXT TakeOver events. After that in 2019, he officially signed a contract with WWE and started his commentary role. In 2020, he had a feud with Adam Cole and in the same feud, McAfee made his in-ring debut in the TakeOver XXX event. But he was defeated in that match.
McAfee’s first pro-wrestling match in WWE also took place in another event, the IWA East Coast Scarcade event, where he competed against Warpig.
In-Ring Action with Commentary
During his commentary in WWE, McAfee contributed to many big PLEs and SmackDown shows, but he also took breaks several times due to commitments to college football. Another noteworthy return of McAfee happened in 2024 when he did commentary for the RAW Netflix debut.
While on one hand McAfee’s commentary career was a bit regular, on the other hand he also made his presence quite impactful in his in-ring career. McAfee also participated in WWE Royal Rumble 2024, where he was defeated in the match.
Pat McAfee’s WWE Matches Record
During McAfee’s WWE career, there were some important matches in which he gave tough competition to his opponents, but he also defeated them in some matches. Here we look at his WWE record:
| Event | Date | Opponent | Match Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NXT TakeOver: XXX | August 22, 2020 | Adam Cole | Singles Match | Loss |
| NXT TakeOver: WarGames | December 06, 2020 | The Undisputed ERA (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O’Reilly, Roderick Strong) | WarGames Match | Loss |
| WrestleMania 38 (Sunday) | April 03, 2022 | Austin Theory | Singles Match | Win |
| WrestleMania 38 (Sunday) | April 03, 2022 | Mr. McMahon | Singles Match | Loss |
| SummerSlam 2022 | July 30, 2022 | Happy Corbin | Singles Match | Win |
| WrestleMania 39 (Saturday) | April 01, 2023 | The Miz | Singles Match | Win |
| Royal Rumble 2024 | January 27, 2024 | Multiple Participants | Royal Rumble Match | Loss |
| Backlash 2025 | May 10, 2025 | Gunther | Singles Match | Loss |
McAfee’s WWE Record: Number of Wins and Losses
So far, McAfee has done a total of 8 matches, in which he got 3 wins and 5 losses. McAfee’s most recent match was in WWE Backlash 2025, where he competed against Gunther, but he got another defeat.
Impact of McAfee in WWE
McAfee’s commentary in WWE has been quite impactful. At WrestleMania 41, McAfee and Cole sat in the commentary booth and called for a world heavyweight title clash. This match was between Gunther and Jey Uso, in which Jey Uso won.
McAfee’s feud with Gunther in WWE was also quite highlighted, in which there was a confrontation between the two. This feud culminated in WWE Backlash 2025, where Gunther defeated McAfee in the final match and put him in a sleeper hold.
Pat McAfee has made his journey in WWE quite entertaining and impactful. Be it commentary or in-ring matches, McAfee has always engaged his fans. Till now there have been some ups and downs in his career, but he has shown the way to live every moment in his own style.
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