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Pat McAfee is taking time away from the WWE as football season begins.

Where is Pat McAfee? Why media personality won't host WWE Monday Night Raw 'for a while'

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Pat McAfee will be wrapping up his latest run as part of the WWE Raw broadcast team every Monday night after the August 19 episode tonight in Sunrise, Florida. Ahead of tonight’s installment of the weekly three-hour WWE on USA Network red brand prime time Monday night program, the WWE Raw color-commentator surfaced on social media with a video addressing the WWE Universe.

Pat McAfee Announces Tonight’s WWE Raw Will Be His Last “For A While”

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WWE SmackDown saw a decrease in viewership on August 16. According to Wrestlenomics, SmackDown averaged 2.252 million viewers on Friday. The show drew a 0.14 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic. These numbers are down from last week’s episode when an average of 2.269 million viewers tuned in. The demo also dipped from last week‘s episode, which drew […]
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WWE SmackDown Viewership Dips On 8/16, Demo Also Down

Mercedes Mone almost returned to WWE last year. In her Mone Mag newsletter, Mone revealed that she planned on returning to WWE in 2023 at WrestleMania 39. However, she decided against doing so after she got an invite from Tony Khan to attend last year’s AEW All In at Wembley Stadium:

Mercedes Mone says she planned to return to WWE at WrestleMania 39

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Pat McAfee is a beloved figure on WWE television, and his genuine passion for the business is evident to everyone who watches the project. However, the former NFL punter has now confirmed on his Instagram Stories that this week’s episode of Raw will be his last one on commentary “for a while.” This is because, as was previously announced, he is returning to College Game Day, which is one of ESPN’s most popular shows. 37-year-old McAfee has been involved with WWE since 2018 when he initially started out as a pre-show analyst for NXT’s TakeOver shows. Since then, he has become a color commentator on both Raw and SmackDown and an in-ring performer, with his biggest match to date being a defeat to Vince McMahon at WrestleMania 38.

Pat McAfee Confirms His WWE Hiatus

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

As PWMania.com previously reported, “The All Mighty” Bobby Lashley has been moved to the WWE’s alumni section on their roster page, along with his manager, MVP. According to Fightful Select, Lashley’s contract with WWE has officially expired and he is now a free agent in the competitive wrestling market.

Backstage Update On Bobby Lashley’s WWE Departure

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The Young Bucks are a huge part of AEW. They were part of the original "All-In" that helped convince Tony Khan to launch the company. They are executive vice presidents and have been part of the roster since the company launched in 2019. Kenny Omega and MJF were also part of that original show and have been with Tony Khan since day one. However, as more new faces join AEW and the company garners new fans from around the world, the Young Bucks' importance to the promotion is becoming increasingly overlooked. During a recent interview with "WrestleTalk," MJF addressed that fact when he...

MJF praises impact of The Young Bucks on AEW

Pat McAfee will be back on Raw when the show moves to Netflix at the start of 2025. As noted earlier, McAfee had announced before the show that this would be his last Raw for a while as he returns to ESPN College Gameday this weekend. Monday night’s episode saw McAfee confirm he’s gone for a while, and will return in January as Raw moves from USA Network to Netflix.

Pat McAfee To Return To WWE Raw When It Moves To Netflix In January

Pat McAfee is taking a break from his WWE commentary duties. McAfee posted on his Instagram Stories that tonight’s episode of WWE RAW would be his last one for “a while.” “Last Monday Night RAW Monday for a bit,” Pat McAfee said as he sang over “Losers” by Jelly Roll and Post Malone. “I’m very bummed out […]
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Pat McAfee Says 8/19 Will Be His Last WWE RAW ‘For A While’ Due To Football Starting

WWE announced several matches for next week’s edition of Raw including Uncle Howdy in a match. Next Monday’s show is the go-home edition of Raw before Bash in Berlin and will include a singles match between Uncle Howdy a.k.a. Bo Dallas against Chad Gable. This will be Dallas’ first pro wrestling match since 2019.

Uncle Howdy vs. Chad Gable, Bronson Reed vs. Braun Strowman announced for Raw next week

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has paid tribute to Afa Anoaʻi Sr. Afa’s passing was announced on Friday. He was 81. While not direct blood relatives, Johnson was close to Anoaʻi, whom he fondly referred to as “Uncle Afa”. The two were connected through...

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson celebrates the life of Afa Anoaʻi

Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin has congratulated Cody Rhodes on becoming WWE’s top merchandise seller. Taking to Twitter, the American Nightmare shared a video of Rubin telling him that he was “without question” driving merchandise for WWE. He captioned his post with,. “When you hear it from the...

Cody Rhodes – ‘I’m Happy To Share WWE With Roman Reigns’

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Pat McAfee is taking an indefinite hiatus from WWE.

Pat McAfee Reveals Future With WWE

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While speaking to dallasnews.com, AEW President Tony Khan commented on the company’s decision to book AEW All In 2025 at Globe Life Field in Texas…. “It is a huge announcement on many, many levels. AEW All In is such an important event in sports, and it’s one of the most marquee nights in pro wrestling. I think for us, it’s the end-all, be-all. To announce the location is very special to us and Arlington, Texas, it’s a very special place. And the timing of this is so … the timing of this feels like kismet. It’s so incredible that we’ve been able to come to Arlington and have this run of shows that has been so energetic and fun to go to the Esports Stadium and put on shows every weekend.

Tony Khan believes that AEW will possibly be able to break an attendance record in 2025

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

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One former AEW talent was reportedly seen entering the site of Friday Night SmackDown with a notable WWE superstar. Jose The Assistant was spotted with Andrade entering the Kia Center in Orlando.

Former AEW Name Spotted Entering Friday Night SmackDown Arena with WWE Superstar

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Pat McAfee revealed his WWE status amid his role with ESPN's 'College GameDay.'

Pat McAfee Reveals WWE Status Amid College GameDay Role

Last Friday's SmackDown in Orlando featured an array of matches and promos, culminating in a notable dark match experience for fans. The show highlighted several key events, including Carmelo Hayes defeating Andrade and the Street Profits earning a tag-team title shot. Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Nia Jax, and LA Knight were present only in promos, but the evening's highlight was a non-sanctioned match involving Reigns, Solo Sikoa, and the Bloodline. To enhance the live experience, dark matches included a surprising tag team featuring Damian Priest and Jey Uso, amidst shifts in match formats and opponents mainly aimed at connecting with the audience.

Which WWE Superstars Spotlighted During Dark Matches on Smackdown?

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Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

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Friday Night SmackDown wins the night, AEW Rampage boost after Olympics

Friday Night SmackDown ranked first on television this past Friday while AEW Rampage posted its largest audience three weeks after the Olympics. The August 17 edition...

Friday Night SmackDown wins the night, AEW Rampage boost after Olympics

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