Summary

Pat McAfee said he does not currently see a WWE return happening, though he added that he would not fully rule it out.

He said WWE feels like a business that has passed him by a little and said he believes things are in a good spot without him.

The source text also notes McAfee returned to commentary in September 2025 for WWE Wrestlepalooza in Indianapolis.

It further states that during his WWE run, he called Raw and SmackDown alongside Michael Cole.

Pat McAfee comments point to no immediate WWE comeback despite open door

Pat McAfee’s latest comments lower expectations for a near-term return, because he directly said it does not feel like the right time for him to come back.

His “never say never” framing still leaves a future path open, but the immediate direction suggests WWE’s current announce setup remains unchanged.

Quotes

Quote from Pat McAfee

“I don’t think you ever say never, you know? Especially with WWE, but right now it does not feel like it is something that’s supposed to happen. Feels like that business has kind of passed me by a little bit. Grew up loving it, dreamed to work in it, geeked honored that the opportunity to work with the GOAT Michael Cole, but I feel he’s in a good spot without me. I’ll continue to watch!”

Sources

As reported by Fightful.