Pat McAfee would have planned on dethroning Seth Rollins as WWE World Heavyweight Champion had he won the Men’s Royal Rumble match.
McAfee, who was also on commentary for the show, was the #22 entrant in the match but eliminated himself rather than face Omos.
On a recent edition of his “Pat McAfee Show” podcast, the newly-confirmed RAW commentator shared what he would’ve done if he’d won the Rumble match. He said,
“A lot of people just assume I would go right at the big Uce, Roman Reigns. Nope. Seth F**kin Rollins, I’m coming at you pal. I don’t want to dance with Roman, and Seth has a knee (injury). By the way, (I) don’t deserve the opportunity, don’t desire the opportunity. Would love to watch everything that takes place. You pick Seth because of the knee thing, but Cody wants to finish the Universal (Title) story.”
McAfee was confirmed as RAW’s newest commentator on this week’s show. He will be calling the action with Michael Cole each week.
Pat McAfee, the former NFL player turned WWE commentator, recently revealed his plans if he had won the Men’s Royal Rumble match. McAfee, who was the #22 entrant in the match, eliminated himself rather than face Omos. On his podcast, “The Pat McAfee Show,” he shared that he would have targeted Seth Rollins, the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, if he had won the match.
McAfee stated that contrary to popular belief, he would not have gone after Roman Reigns, the Universal Champion. Instead, he would have set his sights on Seth Rollins due to his knee injury. McAfee expressed his lack of desire for the opportunity but mentioned his interest in watching the events unfold. He also mentioned that Cody, presumably Cody Rhodes, wanted to finish the Universal Title story.
This announcement comes shortly after McAfee was confirmed as RAW’s newest commentator on the weekly show. He will be joining Michael Cole in calling the action each week. McAfee’s energetic and charismatic personality has made him a fan favorite in the WWE Universe, and his transition from athlete to commentator has been well-received.
In addition to his podcast and commentary duties, McAfee continues to engage with fans through various platforms. He recently shared a video on YouTube titled “The Pat McAfee Show | Monday January 29th, 2024,” where he discusses his thoughts on the Royal Rumble match and other wrestling-related topics.
McAfee’s involvement in WWE has brought a fresh perspective to the commentary team, and fans are excited to see how he will contribute to the overall viewing experience. With his passion for the industry and unique background as a former professional athlete, McAfee brings a unique blend of knowledge and entertainment to the table.
As McAfee’s career in WWE progresses, it will be interesting to see if he gets another opportunity to compete in the ring and potentially challenge Seth Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Until then, fans can enjoy his commentary and insights on RAW each week, as well as his engaging content on his podcast and other platforms.
Overall, Pat McAfee’s revelation about his plans if he had won the Men’s Royal Rumble match adds an exciting twist to the WWE storyline. His desire to target Seth Rollins and his knee injury showcases his strategic thinking and determination. As he continues to make his mark in the wrestling world, fans eagerly await what McAfee has in store for the future.