Pat McAfee might not be a professional wrestler by trade, but he is a big fan and has gained plenty of opportunities over the years with the company. From becoming a commentator to working inside the ring, McAfee has become a beloved part of the WWE family, with fans connecting well with him.
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That has led to "The Pat McAfee Show" starting to have a wrestling twist overall, giving fans some inside information. While it is primarily about football, McAfee has spoken about the business and had wrestling guests, allowing the WWE Universe to learn some interesting stories from behind the scenes.
10 Brock Lesnar's Relationship To Vince McMahon
Brock Lesnar is an extremely private person, but he appeared on Pat McAfee's show due to his respect for the commentator. He opened up a lot and revealed plenty of stories overall, and that included his relationship with Vince McMahon, which is something few people know about.
Lesnar admitted that the former WWE Chairman is like a father figure to him, which is a situation few people would've expected considering how the Beast presents himself. However, the bond and respect they have for each other is clear after so many years working together closely.
9 Who Knew Seth Rollins Would Cash In?
Seth Rollins cashing in his Money in the Bank briefcase at WrestleMania was a huge moment for his career, and one of the most surprising spots in WWE history. The company managed to keep this one under wraps perfectly, which is why it created such a huge reaction in the moment.
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Of course, some people had to be clued up on the situation such as Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns, but only a few did. He revealed to Pat McAfee that around 10 people were aware of what would happen, and Michael Cole wasn't one of those.
8 Disappointed In The Family
Vince McMahon interviews are extremely rare, but he gave one to Pat McAfee, and the former WWE Chairman opened up about plenty of topics. One of the most revealing moments was hearing him openly say that he was disappointed in his family for not stepping up throughout their time in the company.
While WWE has since been taken over by Stephanie McMahon and Triple H, at the time Vince teased a family member wouldn't end up in that position. He openly expected more from them, and while he didn't go into the details, that revelation was surprising enough.
7 Logan Paul Is Accepted
Celebrities can often have mixed opinions or experiences with WWE due to the fan response, how they're treated, and how they get booked during their time with the company. However, Logan Paul revealed to Pat McAfee that he's never felt more accepted in any job than this one.
This was specifically about the backstage management, which showcases the type of environment that is currently existing in WWE. Paul was full of praise for the company, and how organized the entire operation has been so far.
6 A John Cena Heel Turn
John Cena turning heel is something that fans have always wanted to see, and wondered if it would ever happen. While it is likely too late for WWE to pull the trigger on that, Cena himself revealed one time when it nearly took place during his career, which fans may not have known.
This came during his feud with The Rock, with Vince McMahon himself contemplating turning him heel in Miami, which he ultimately decided to go against.
5 Pat McAfee Debuts A Move On The Fly
Pat McAfee has had the chance to compete inside the ring several times throughout his WWE career, with the most recent taking place against Baron Corbin at SummerSlam. During that match McAfee busted out plenty of different moves, with an impressive Code Red being part of that.
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Most fans would presume that was something that McAfee had practiced countless times to get right, but it isn't the case. In fact, he revealed that when he hit Corbin with it, that was the first time he ever tried the move.
4 Rejuvenating Michael Cole
Michael Cole may not be an in-ring talent, but he is a huge part of the WWE product overall as the voice of the company. He and Pat McAfee have had a great relationship on camera with the two men becoming a fantastic partnership on SmackDown which brought lots of excitement.
During Cole's appearance on the show, he credited McAfee for rejuvenating his love for professional wrestling, which says a lot about the charisma and personality that McAfee has brought, and it is something that could be easy to see on television.
3 Trouble For McAfee
When it comes to learning about the commentary side of the business, Pat McAfee has revealed plenty of interesting tidbits throughout his podcast. That included a comment that he would say regularly which got him into trouble every time with those in the back, as they didn't want him to say it.
McAfee enjoys describing top-tier talent as "future Hall Of Famers," which is something WWE never wanted him to say. The reason for that was because the company doesn't know if that is the case, therefore they don't want it to be said.
2 The Viper Blasts NXT
Randy Orton has never held his thoughts back when it comes to the younger talent of today, particularly when it comes to NXT, and it hasn't always been positive. He revealed that he doesn't believe those in NXT know how to protect their opponent, claiming it isn't taught.
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He didn't name anybody specific, but Orton claimed he knows that because he's worked with some of them. It was a sign that he hadn't been impressed with certain wrestlers at some point, which was a surprisingly honest take for him to give.
1 Brock Lesnar Wants More From His Peers
Brock Lesnar is often just seen as someone who concentrates on himself, comes into WWE, earns his money and leaves. However, during his appearance on the show it became clear how much he genuinely loves the product, and how he has a desire to make it even better.
He clearly watches the product and his peers, because Lesnar spoke openly about wanting more people to step up and push the industry forwards. Lesnar feels talent focus on their moves too much, and hearing him peak on this matter was certainly interesting.
