Summary

Austin Theory took aim at Pat McAfee while discussing McAfee's place on the WrestleMania 42 card.

Theory said he still looks back on his WrestleMania loss to McAfee with frustration, and he questioned why McAfee continues to get major opportunities in WWE. McAfee is set to accompany Randy Orton for Orton's Undisputed WWE Title match against Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 42.

Quote from Austin Theory

Speaking on Unsportsmanlike, Theory did not hold back when he was asked about McAfee.

"Pat McAfee, he's disgusting. When I think back to that WrestleMania, unfortunately, I lost at that WrestleMania when I faced Pat McAfee. The fact that he's still around and is going to be walking into WrestleMania with Randy Orton, I don't really see the levels there. Randy Orton is a legend, Pat McAfee is a scumbag,"

Theory later went on to say:

"I'm disappointed, very disappointed. I'm disappointed in Las Vegas, ESPN, and WWE. What are we doing? Why do we have this guy? He just runs his mouth, talks a bunch of trash, but he can't back it up."

Asked why he felt that strongly, Theory said McAfee benefits from a level of freedom that full-time talent do not always get.

"When somebody is sitting behind the commentary table and they get to make their schedule and get in the WWE ring and hold the most prestigious prize and run their mouth for as long as they want, knowing other WWE superstars don't get that leeway, it's disgusting."

Austin Theory And Pat McAfee Stay Tied To WrestleMania 42

Austin Theory's comments keep his history with Pat McAfee alive at a moment when both men are still tied to WrestleMania 42, even if they are not directly facing each other. Theory is scheduled to team with Logan Paul and IShowSpeed against Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, and LA Knight, while McAfee is headed into the weekend in Randy Orton's corner.

That matters because Theory framed McAfee less as a celebrity guest and more as somebody taking up space that roster talent believe should belong to them. Even without an announced follow-up between the two, the remarks give Theory a clear talking point heading into one of WWE's biggest shows of the year.

Sources

As reported by Fightful.