Pat McAfee will not be appearing on next weeks WWE RAW, leaving fans wondering how this will impact the already-tense commentary scene.
McAfee, whos been a regular fixture on WWE broadcasts, has his hands full as he returns to ESPNs mega-event coverage, particularly for the College Football Playoff National Championship MegaCast on January 20 at 7:45PM. This comes at a time when Corey Graves has been vocal about his frustrations regarding his move to NXT commentary.
Jim Ross weighed in on the situation during his Grilling JR podcast, noting the tough nature of the broadcasting business and expressing empathy for Graves. He even made a comparison between Graves and McAfee, bluntly saying, Would you trade Pat McAfee and his massive broadcast platform for Corey Graves? I wouldnt, to be honest.
The drama surrounding Graves has been escalating since he took to social media to express his dissatisfaction, particularly about being deemed not famous enough for the role he believed he deserved. With McAfee missing out on RAW and Graves future in limbo, it remains to be seen how WWE will address the commentary dynamic.
With tensions rising over the commentary shifts, WWE fans are left wondering what the future holds for both Corey Graves and Pat McAfee. With McAfee now focused on his ESPN duties and Graves vocal about his frustrations, its clear that the drama isnt over yet. Will WWE make adjustments to its commentary team or let this play out? Only time will tell.
What do you think about McAfee missing RAW amid the Graves situation? Is it a sign of bigger changes coming, or just a coincidence? Let us know in the comments!
