Pat McAfee reveals where he stands with WWE after ESPN move

There might not be a busier individual in the sports media business than Pat McAfee. The former Indianapolis Colts punter-turned-commentator has become one of the most popular personalities in the business. In addition to his daily Pat McAfee Show, he’s also worked with ESPN’s College GameDay and done some work in WWE.

McAfee’s show recently agreed to terms with ESPN, sending the show to the “Worldwide Leader in Sports.” So, with that, there’s been some assumption that the media icon might have put his WWE days behind him.

That’s not necessarily the case.

“We’re all still very much in contact with each other. My relationship with the WWE — I don’t wanna say stronger than it’s ever been, but actually stronger than it’s ever been,” McAfee told SI Media with Jimmy Traina. “And we are all very much talking about how I get back into the universe because I love it.”

At the moment, there’s no indication whether McAfee will definitely be back with the WWE — or what a potential timeline looks like. However, he would like to return at some point.

“I love it. I think I’m good at it,” he said. “I’ve lived out like, dream after dream after dream over there — I love that place. Our relationship is very strong. So, we’re working. We’re trying to figure it all out.”

Details surface about Pat McAfee’s deal with ESPN

McAfee makes the move over to ESPN this fall, with the college football and NFL seasons. He should be an easy transition for the former NFL punter, having worked at ESPN in previous years.

After the deal was completed, Andrew Marchand of The New York Post reported on some of the details. It’s speculated that McAfee inked a five-year deal worth $85 million to join ESPN.

McAfee did not confirm nor deny the report.

“Interesting number,” he said, per the report. “I don’t talk about the business side of it all, the actual numbers and such.”

In return for the lucrative contract, ESPN receives 230 fully produced shows per year.

McAfee has also said that ESPN has no plans to limit the guests he brings on his show. He’s also made it clear that he has no intentions of changing any aspect.

“Never been told that I can only have ESPN people on my show,” McAfee said on the SI Media with Jimmy Traina podcast. “That was never even broached by them or by us. Ian is a part of our crew. Like Ian Rapaport has been a part of our crew for a long time.”