Pat McAfee Returns to WWE as Raw Commentator

WWE COO Paul 'Triple H' Levesque announced that Pat McAfee will return to the Monday Night Raw broadcast team in a full-time capacity, although the exact date of his return remains unspecified. McAfee, a former NFL punter and popular sports commentator, had taken a break from WWE to host ESPN's College GameDay but has been a fan favorite during his previous commentary stints on Raw and SmackDown. His return comes as WWE prepares for its transition to Netflix, with the first live episode scheduled for January 6, 2025. The current Raw commentary team, consisting of Joe Tessitore and Wade Barrett, may undergo changes to accommodate McAfee's comeback. With the NCAA football season concluding on January 20, 2025, his full-time return may align closely with this timeline. McAfee's vibrant personality is expected to enhance the viewing experience for WWE fans as the company embarks on this new chapter.