WrestleMania 39 did not feature many returns, but both nights had a comeback up their sleeve. While night 2 saw Shane McMahon make a surprise appearance, night 1 saw former NFL star Pat McAfee grace the SoFi stadium with his presence. He would immediately enter an impromptu match against The Miz and win comprehensively. Now McAfee has come out in support of his opponent.

He may have completely decimated the A-Lister in the PLE, but defended Miz recently, taking a dig at the Los Angeles crowd.

Pat McAfee discusses the crowd reaction for The Miz

Speaking on his Pat McAfee Show, the former SmackDown commentator remarked that he did not like a particular chant on the WWE superstar. He said, “I’m actually a fan of The Miz you know I didn’t like that there was over 80,000 people chanting ‘tiny balls’, ‘tiny balls’. I didn’t like that.

“He was on with Rogan that’s where he first met Joe Rogan on fear factor that was before he was even on the real world or the challenge or in the WWE, I’ve been a fan of The Miz”. added McAfee.

The two competed in a short match that also featured heavy interference from San Francisco 49ers player George Kittle. He attacked The Miz after being provoked by him and laid him out via a clothesline. McAfee then proceeded to make short work of the former WWE champion by punting him and getting the pinfall victory. Netizens weren’t also too pleased with the former Indianapolis Colts player appearing in the marquee event. 

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However, WWE performed an ultimate swerve by circulating the information that McAfee would not appear in the Mania weekend in any capacity.

Nick Khan refuted any Mania appearance for McAfee

CEO Nick Khan appeared in a recent interaction podcast ahead of ‘The Showcase of Immortals’.

He refuted any chances of McAfee showing up over the weekend. But that proved to be complete work as the Stamford-based promotion managed to dupe many. 

‘Never Say Never’ is an adage that is synonymous with the global wrestling phenomenon. And spectators got a live example of that.

Pat McAfee shone on ‘The Grandest Stage of Them All’ and that wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing sell-work of The Miz. He was appreciative of his opponent by displaying immense respect for him in real life. 

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