Pat McAfee Steps Away From WWE, Cites Burnout and Prioritizing Well-being

McAfee, a beloved personality in both ⁢the wrestling and sports media worlds, has announced a temporary hiatus from ‍his WWE commitments, citing exhaustion and the need to focus on his personal life and other professional endeavors.

The Demands ⁢of a Multi-Faceted Career

Pat McAfee,known for his energetic ⁢commentary and engaging presence,has been a prominent figure in WWE,especially with his role on Monday Night Raw. Though, the demanding schedule, coupled with ⁤his ⁢other critically important commitments, has⁣ led him to step back. ⁣McAfee ⁣candidly shared his ⁤feelings of burnout,⁣ admitting he felt he⁢ was “staring down what you went through ‍there” in reference to the intense schedules of others.

“I knew this moment ⁣was coming,” ⁤McAfee stated. “I knew it was ⁣going to happen at ⁢some point and it happens to people. So, I‍ talked to people about it happening and what they went through and as Money in the Bank was happening, I was like, ‘Oh my god, this is it, I’ve finally hit it.'”

Acknowledging Support ⁤and Misunderstandings

McAfee expressed gratitude towards WWE head Nick⁣ Khan for his assistance in navigating this transition. He also addressed the ⁢perception ⁣among some wrestling fans that⁢ he wasn’t fully committed or “putting everybody over” ‍on WWE TV.

“In⁣ doing Raw, his daily talk show, being a parent to ⁢a young child, and other commitments, McAfee saeid he was trying his best the entire time and ‘trying to put everybody over’ on WWE TV -⁢ something he feels wrestling fans didn’t think he was doing.”

Finding relief and Recharging

The decision to step away, even temporarily, has already brought a sense ⁤of relief. ‍By reducing his WWE obligations, specifically by no longer attending Monday Night Raw, McAfee has reclaimed valuable time and ⁤energy.”‘(Raw) is an honor to be a part ⁢of, but…I stopped going to Monday night⁢ Raw, so that took away two planes and a two-hour sleep night a week away from the schedule. And it was like, stack a couple of weeks, I feel like a human again,’ he said.”

This break allows him to recharge and focus on his well-being, a crucial aspect of maintaining his high-energy persona.

The Future: A Look Ahead

while McAfee’s return to ‍WWE is not imminent, he⁣ maintains a deep affection for the company. His immediate focus will be on his upcoming⁤ college football coverage for ESPN, ⁤which begins in late August.

“If he does return, it likely won’t be for a while as his work with ESPN’s college‍ football coverage begins⁤ in ⁢late-August.”

McAfee concluded by ⁤emphasizing ‍his love for WWE⁣ and the memories he’s made, but⁤ also his realistic assessment of his current capacity.

“…I will always‍ love the WWE and I miss it, but I didn’t think I would have made it. I was eyeing football⁢ season around ⁢the corner and I was, like, ‘I don’t know if I’m gonna be able to survive this thing,'” he explained.

the wrestling world ⁢will undoubtedly miss McAfee’s unique contributions, but his commitment to his health and⁣ other professional passions is a testament to his authentic approach to his career.