Pat McAfee May Get Punished for Putting His Hands on 24-Year-Old Wrestler as Per WWE Legend: “He Really Crossed the Line Tonight”

WWE SmackDown commentator Michael Cole hinted that Pat McAfee could face ramifications for attacking Austin Theory. On today’s edition of SmackDown, Austin Theory appeared on the blue brand again, but to incite Pat McAfee.

Austin came out to the ringside as Sami Zayn, and Ricochet’s match was set to start. However, Pat McAfee did not make the first move as fellow announcer Michael Cole told him to ignore Theory.

The SmackDown announcer Michael Cole then continued to talk about the match that was going on. However, that lasted until Austin Theory got up again and got on the nerves of Pat McAfee.

Pat McAfee was done with the drama of Austin Theory!

Austin Theory got in front of Pat McAfee’s face and slapped him again as he did on the previous SmackDown episode. But this time, McAfee took no time to respond to his WrestleMania opponent. He jumped off the announce table to knock Theory down to the floor. 

Finally, security came to split McAfee from attacking Theory more. McAfee was then shepherded out of the arena by WWE officials. 

Cole said, “Pat just lost his temper, he blew up, he attacked Austin Theory out here at ringside. Listen, he’s going to get Theory at WrestleMania, but he’s an announcer. He has a job to do, and he really crossed the line tonight, and he had to be escorted out of the building.”

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“And we have to wonder if there’s going to be any further repercussions as it comes to Pat McAfee in his announcing career here on Friday Night SmackDown.”

Later, Michael Cole hosted the show alone. Unfortunately, he also suggested that Pat McAfee’s job could be at risk because of his actions.

Will the WWE remove McAfee from his job as an announcer?

The SmackDown commentator hit Theory as he lost his temper. During the brawl, Michael Cole did a good job calming down McAfee. Michael Cole suggested that Pat McAfee overstepped and reacted unprofessionally.

The segment between Pat McAfee and Austin Theory certainly built a lot of hype towards their match at WrestleMania 38. WWE owner Vince McMahon booked and created a fantastic feud between the two superstars.

However, if WWE pulls out McAfee from SmackDown, fans won’t love the decision. Even if it is for the WrestleMania build-up.

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Since McAfee’s time as SmackDown commentator, he has been a massive fan hit. Therefore, it is unlikely that the company will remove Pat McAfee for longer. However, as per Michael Cole, nothing is confirmed by the WWE, but soon we will have an update on Pat McAfee’s status.