Pat McAfee is back behind the WWE commentary desk, and it appears the company’s leadership couldn’t be happier. Following McAfee’s unannounced return at Saturday’s Wrestlepalooza premium live event, WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque made it clear that the former NFL star is a cherished part of the organization.
During the post-show press conference, Levesque emphatically described McAfee’s standing within WWE.
The popular personality’s appearance alongside Michael Cole and Wade Barrett in his home state of Indiana marked the end of a three-month hiatus. McAfee had previously stepped away from his regular duties, citing burnout from his numerous other professional commitments.
Speaking on the return, Levesque solidified McAfee’s position as a welcome presence. “I also wanna mention Pat McAfee. The only thing that I can really say about Pat is he is family here in WWE. He is every bit of family for us. Love Pat to death and you know, any time he can come and do something with us, it is off the chart good,” Triple H stated.
While his role at Wrestlepalooza, the inaugural ESPN Unlimited event, was presented as a special one-off for the Indianapolis show, Triple H’s glowing endorsement suggests the door remains wide open for future appearances. Fans have long praised McAfee’s high-energy style and his standout chemistry with Michael Cole.
Beyond the commentary desk, McAfee is no stranger to in-ring action. He has competed on the main roster, including a match at WrestleMania, and was also a key part of an NXT storyline that saw him compete in a WarGames match.