Ryback defends WWE

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Now, the former Intercontinental champion might have taken everyone by surprise after he came to the promotion’s defense following a divisive decision. This week on SmackDown, Pat McAfee made his WWE return during the segment between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton. The color commentator attacked Rhodes and revealed that he had been the mystery caller in touch with The Viper for the last few weeks.

This angle has drawn criticism from fans who called out WWE for using McAfee to build the feud between Rhodes and Orton. However, in a post on X, Ryback backed the decision. He said fans should let the story finish, as it hasn’t peaked yet.

“Happiness is a choice, and so is how we view things. The angle with Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, and Pat McAfee isn’t finished yet, so let it play out. Not every moment in a storyline is going to be a chartbuster, peaks and valleys are part of what make the payoff matter. The biggest show of the year is where stories peak, not two weeks before,” he wrote.

He also supported the decision to bring in Pat McAfee, saying he brings more mainstream appeal for WWE.

“McAfee brings real mainstream appeal with a massive audience and his show on ESPN, which puts more casual eyes on WWE and this storyline. If after it all you’re not happy, speak your truth, but don’t judge the movie before the final scene,” he added.

Ryback says he made peace with WWE

Ryback’s comments backing WWE are a departure from his long-running public spat with the company. But it looks like he is moving on.

Back in February, he made a post on X; he addressed the hostility with the TKO-owned promotion and said he has made his peace with them.

He mentioned that there was no value in staying bitter and said that people should move on from such issues.