John Cena’s heel arc? Absolute cinema. Fans are eating it up. The man finally steps into the ring with that Homelander energy, and it’s everything WWE needs. But what they didn’t need? Pat McAfee turning Cena’s mic time into his own personal podcast.

Well, that’s habitual, I guess… Because of the Pat McAfee Show. Can’t do much there then.

Okay, so, it all started on WWE RAW in Brussels. Cena walked out to a deafening chorus of “John Cena sucks” chants—classic. Once the noise settled, he dropped one of the most intriguing lines of his career: “I am not a babyface. I’m not a heel. I’m a human being.” The crowd was locked in. Cena was cooking. And it went fine.

Fast forward to now, in Scotland. Pat got on the fans’ nerves. Cena went, “Last week I put a clueless kid on blast… [insert: JESUS]… His poor pathetic face was everywhere. WWE posted it. And you all loved it.” But that ‘Jesus’ was never part of the plan. Rather, it was McAfee’s mid-speech commentary. ad-libs. As for the fans, they wanted the ex-NFLer to know that he needed to tone down his main character’s energy a bit.

As football fanatics, we get it: McAfee has a presence. His larger-than-life personality works in the right setting. But when Cena is delivering a potentially all-time promo, you don’t hijack the moment. Even Michael Cole, McAfee’s usual co-commentator, barely got a word in. Okay, in Pat’s defense, that was but one word. Jesus! To add to the shock element.

But here’s the thing: had he been off the vibe check just with that remark, fans would have let him off. Oh, Pat… This wasn’t just one bad call. It was a pattern. Uh-Oh!

With Pat McAfee locked in for WWE RAW commentary for at least five more months, the question now is: can he adjust? Or will we see more of these moments where his voice becomes louder than the story itself? Because if he keeps this up, the “Shut Up, Pat” chants might become just as loud as the ones Cena got walking in.

Fans cook Pat McAfee for the ad-libs

Before WWE RAW in Scotland, Pat McAfee was all about soaking in the vibes. “This is my first time in Scotland. Glasgow is LOVELY,” he tweeted. Well, safe to say the moment he checks his phone, that loveliness might wear off real quick. Fans weren’t exactly feeling his commentary—especially when he couldn’t resist chiming in during John Cena’s much-hyped heel promo.

One fan didn’t hold back: “Why is Pat McAfee the main commentator on RAW? He has no wrestling experience, he’s not funny, and he just misquoted the promo he was talking about.” Ouch. The frustration? Justified. Cena was delivering a masterclass, feeding off the crowd’s energy, and playing the villain to perfection. Then, in came McAfee with unnecessary ad-libs, breaking the flow of what could’ve been an all-timer segment.

Another fan kept it blunt: “I don’t need Pat McAfee to ad-lib this segment bro, Jesus.” And honestly? Hard to argue. Cena’s promo was already electric—fans chanting, booing, and throwing “Shut up” chants right back at him. It was chaos in the best way. But instead of letting the moment breathe, McAfee turned up the volume on his own reactions, making himself the moment instead of calling the moment.

Then came the straight-up plea: “Pat McAfee STFU. Shut up.” This wasn’t just a few irritated fans; it was a growing sentiment across social media. Even Michael Cole, the veteran voice of WWE, knew when to stay silent and let Cena work. McAfee? Not so much. It was like watching a football game-winning drive with a commentator yelling over the QB’s snap count.

One fan summed it up best: “I don’t think Pat McAfee should be speaking at all during this. Michael Cole ain’t, so why is he?” And that’s the crux of the issue. Cena’s heel turn is a moment that needs space, tension, and drama. When the guy who’s been calling WWE action for decades knows to stay quiet, maybe—just maybe—McAfee should take notes.

It’s a learning curve, no doubt. But if McAfee wants to win over WWE fans the way he did in football, he might need to dial it back. Because right now? The only thing louder than his commentary is the backlash.