Why did Pat McAfee return to WWE? Real reason explained

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McAfee is one of the biggest names on ESPN, and with the premium live event’s first hour airing free on ESPN, it has likely been done to attract more attention from a non-wrestling crowd. However, wrestling fans have been left frustrated since the feud has been effectively ruined, and it feels like McAfee has overshadowed Orton as the villain in the story.

While Pat McAfee is on Randy Orton’s side, Cody Rhodes will likely be backed up by musician Jelly Roll at WrestleMania 42, as he tries to retain his Undisputed WWE Championship.

Will WrestleMania 42 be Pat McAfee’s last wrestling show ever?

The former RAW commentator had something interesting to say after his return. Besides him wanting to ‘save the business’ and take the title off of Cody Rhodes, he also claimed he would never attend another wrestling show again if Randy Orton didn’t win a 15th world championship at WrestleMania 42.

Although the stipulation has not been added to the match, it is hard to see the Punter remaining on programming if Orton loses. And considering the direction WWE is taking right now, they might not want to lose McAfee forever either.

Therefore, they could give Orton the win after interference from his newfound ally, or a surprise partner that has been teased on SmackDown. However, if they choose to make Cody Rhodes win and retain his title, it could lead to McAfee being written off television and the company as a whole forever.

There is a chance that WrestleMania 42 could be Pat McAfee’s final outing in pro wrestling, unless the title changes hands.

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