Pat McAfee Tells Michael Cole How He Kept Royal Rumble Appearance A Surprise

[@JamieAubrey]

Pat and Cole have such a bromance, the fact Cole's reaction to his friend being at the rumble being so genuine

[@GlennDubski88]

Sounds like you may be alittle jealous lol

[@elijahhill6602]

Cole looked like as if only Kobe came back. That was truly surprising. Returns like this should NEVER EVER be announced.

[@carlataylor1125]

It was great. I want Pat back on Friday night with Cole

[@robertritter8444]

@@carlataylor1125 it will probably happen after the Super Bowl

[@carlataylor1125]

@@robertritter8444 I didn’t think about the Super Bowl

[@ShredderSensei]

Pat’s energy is so infectious. I was beyond amped once he got there

[@CH-ju8zt]

He brought Michael Cole from the dead.

[@ShredderSensei]

@@CH-ju8zt Michael Cole was a functioning alcoholic just going through the motions. NOW? He’s a functioning alcoholic that is ready to FUCKIN GOOOOO

[@dil09ful]

He did more than that, he helped Cole get his love for wrestling back.

[@KingThren]

I didnt hear anything Cole said about not knowing about i because i was cheering my brains out lol

[@dil09ful]

@@KingThren hell yeah!

[@jorgetorres8275]

Pat's return was freakin' glorious! It was the perfect way to kick off the Rumble.

[@datkiddjophat4290]

Exactly & that’s how it should be and feel

[@JW-28]

WHADD

[@reaper61989]

Haha I loved Cole and Corey’s reaction to it haha

[@b14ker14]

pat has to get the white stripes for the intro!! Cole is right it's electric that and the most stupendous intro off all time, Shinji nakamura

[@Kai47Ronin]

It was really awesome seeing him come out though

[@bearlyplayin]

Considering how Cole & Corey (shout out to his heel selling when Pat arrived) had planned for the 2-man booth it shows how professional and good you three are. It felt like you'd all been prepping together all day. ❤️🤘

[@ianpilkington2037]

You wouldn't think by Corey selling it, that just how great friends they really are, it's a yinzer thing 🤣

[@elijahhill6602]

Ehh…Corey is pretty much a heel in real life sometimes. I wasn’t surprised he would be butthurt about Pat’s return.

[@fd2blk78]

+100 to Corey being "pissed" when Pat first came out to them basically being best friends by the end of the show. Lol

[@ianpilkington2037]

@Elijah Hill He wasn't, it's a work. They're close friends

[@thomasbennett4284]

@@ianpilkington2037 Pittsburgh to the core! I love how Pat hasn't lost his accent

[@shoethrower55]

The commentary for the rumble was absolutely amazing these 3 need to be a full time crew 100%

[@WeirsBeard]

Corey is SO freakin sharp too which makes the whole dynamic work!

[@shoethrower55]

@WeirsBeard completely agree there were a couple times that had me cracking up especially with the banger bros stuff🤣

[@TheIzzo1000]

This was the best commentary day of wrestling in the past 5 years

[@shoethrower55]

@@TheIzzo1000 completely agree

[@b3rni3mac2]

Don't want to oversimplify, but Corey and Pat are similar characters, so it would be better to have one of them on each shows. But both on the show would be good lol.

[@TheBiggz808]

Always great having Cole on the show!!!

[@jetrobertsdj]

Pat is refreshing on wrestling broadcasts because he doesn't do the babyface or heel role -- he just does the fan role which is a lot more relatable. He cheers for who he likes. Plus, characters flip flop so often, that it's nice to have at least one voice that stays a fan even when they're a heel.

[@blind_t2]

I miss how pat calls Brock the alpha male of our species. it’s as if he learned from Taz, wellp, here come the pain!

[@isaacgarza8478]

Pat McAfee, Michael Cole and Corey Graves made the Royal Rumble even better. Pat McAfee's chemistry with Michael Cole and Corey Graves is absolutely amazing and he is definitely a treasure

[@omnientertainment5852]

Thank you! That was what I though too!

[@isaacgarza8478]

@@omnientertainment5852 went makes everything even better is the fact that you have Michael Cole who's been there from day one and is extremely knowledgeable with the statistics and the storyline. Corey Graves is our edgy modern-day version of Michael Cole and you have Pat McAfee who's one of us he's a wrestling fan at heart and you can hear it in his voice whenever he's commentating.

[@SchofieldAJ]

@@isaacgarza8478 Cole is going on his 26 or 27 year w/ the WWF/E fyi

[@zayatexan8877]

Without our boy Pat Royal Rumble wouldn't have been the same!!!!! THANK YEW PAT

[@unvaccinated6301]

Look at that... Your comment was so legendary that Pat himself wants you to call him and hang out

[@OikPoinFive]

​@@unvaccinated6301Oh rumble creator, Patt Patterson?

[@OikPoinFive]

Oh rumble creator, Patt Patterson?

[@JayMac]

This man is living every single 80s-90s kids dream. From the NFL to WWE. What a wild ride. Especially for a punter lmao

[@standardofexcellence]

And people still can't figure out both take from each other and are rigged

[@crini413]

@@standardofexcellence ugh

[@JayMac]

@@standardofexcellence and people like you still don’t realize you’re not saying something groundbreaking that’s never been said before… Its old

[@aaronhughes9196]

This 💯

[@elijahhill6602]

@@standardofexcellence Oh just shut up already….

[@Boomer72O]

It's crazy to see Cole, who everyone hated 10 years ago, be this head figure to everyone now.

[@cishansen4162]

Loved him with Taz back in the day, but Pat has really reinvigorated Cole and it is great to see. He genuinely looks happy and is enjoying himself again.

[@dextersynesterformerlysorb5334]

We only hated him cos he mixed two bad traits - always listening to Vince, and constantly mixing up move names. He's fixed both. McAfee ain't wrong when he calls him the GOAT. What other performer, let alone announcer, actually has the balls to fix their criticised problems?

[@danielchrist6419]

Cole is literally going to go down as THE best commentator (besides Jim Ross and Jerry “The King” Lawler)

[@prasithoudomvilay8454]

He was a heel but annoying heel! His chemistry with jbl and Tazz were the best but nowadays since Vince left michael cole expressing himself more as a wwe fan ❤

[@markthechaotichedgehog1566]

Props to Corey for being such a great heel commentator lol such a great moment in 2023

[@prasithoudomvilay8454]

He didn't know about pat mcafee returning either and he did a fantastic job selling as a heel commentator but his reaction is real

[@Kayfabe-Clips]

His sell of Pat doing the "Suck it" is SO funny

[@Sue_V]

I was so hyped when Pat came out and joined commentary. I love his commentary, especially because he's a fan and just adds that fandom to the shows he calls.

[@KingEdwardMMVIII]

Haven't watched WWE in years but I recently got into Pat's show here. Guess I'm gonna watch the Rumble to see Pat on commentary. Also so funny seeing Michael Cole. Now I feel old as hell

[@elijahhill6602]

@Reality Check Yes, be quiet…

[@Shapio]

I had never heard of you before you showed up in WWE and I have to say you are one of the most welcome additions to the company. you make the show so much more enjoyable and it was amazing to have you back Saturday!!

[@vct454]

I actually first remember Pat from Madden, I knew he was the Colts punter and he was always one of the highest rated players and I was randomly watching a Smackdown where he filled in for commentary and I'm just like "wait hold up, is that THAT Pat McAfee?"

[@artie7251]

He was in NXT during the balck and gold days he had a fued with Adam Cole and had a Wargames match with the UE as well so he's been around WWE for a little while now

[@kovulion7777]

Just glad to see Cole behind the scenes talk more, we barely know how he feels in a lot of shows

[@214chanceodom]

Honestly the best part of the Royal rumble for me was pat coming back!

[@djdenhart6444]

Agree 100%

[@chargersnation5566]

Yes and no, lol It was a basic kinda decent show.. Rumbles we’re good

[@patrickberry467]

And Sami

[@TheKingofKings2272]

I was Excited for his return too, but that was not the best part of the show

[@wayneclaiborne]

Cole, Graves and McAfee need to be the commentary team for the big 4 moving forward. They were gold, on point all night!!

[@shaungraves8357]

"Goof stooge Boston Connor" 💀

[@purplefood1]

That's the shout out you want in life

[@jasonpdsi]

The pop for his catchphrase in the beginning of the entrance theme was fantastic. You could see a bunch of people stand up and cheer just for that part, knowing it was McAfee.

[@markusclark3870]

The royal rumble was the best commentary for a show I've heard since the Attitude Era. Pat, Corey, and Cole absolutely killed it, and I hope they keep doing it.

[@prasithoudomvilay8454]

Pat said he haven't kept up with wwe since he is busy but did see bits and pieces. It's better not to knowing than knowing beforehand which means his reactions are real like the bray wyatt winning against la knight and cole saying welcome back pat

[@A_Nameless_Ghoul3301]

The chemistry between the three of them at the rumble was incredible. You could tell they were having so much fun. I’d love to have the trio together for PPV’s going forward.

[@Izzyisrodriguez]

Pat make sure Cole sees this comment. -But Cole you never get enough credit for your professionalism since you've started, and your faithfulness to the company has been oustanding. Plus it was great to see a genuine live reaction from ya on this show.

[@mansaini9710]

People gone appreciate him when he leaves commantery they will beg him to comeback on wwe

[@cutterhale7530]

I was in San Antonio for the rumble I freaking loved it I knew you were coming back!!! Thanks for a great Saturday night Pat!!!

[@prasithoudomvilay8454]

Michael cole and corey graves legit did not know he was coming and so funny triple h had to tell him are you going to sell that? and cole said what to sell! and looked up his best friend return

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

That return was HUGE for us as viewers too. It's so fun for us when something that's a genuine surprise to on screen talent happens.

[@Thisisjamesg]

Just got back from San Antonio from my trip to the Rumble. Your return was something I was looking forward to and hearing your music hit popped me. Such a great way to start the night. Glad to see you back!

[@christophermhudson09]

20:57 AJ finally gets his question out 😂

[@purplefood1]

AJ's patience might actually be endless

[@DCWDestroyEverything]

LMAOOOOOOOOOO dedicated journalist AJ HAWK

[@brandondetroitfanmichaels4325]

I would have forgot my question! 😂🤷🏾‍♂️

[@LV_Cityzen]

McAfee & Graves need to have something at Mania

[@uzi978]

They'd have to be really careful.. the reason Graves doesn't wrestle is because he kept getting concussions. Not sure if he wants to risk it.

[@dil09ful]

True I know Graves has been cleared to wrestle but you definitely got a valid point. He probably wants to be safe

[@J92Soxfan]

The chemistry between Pat and Cole is just incredible. The way they feel about each other is just so obvious hearing them talk.

[@emericanmm]

I really enjoy Michael Cole on this show. Seeing/listening to him as just a regular dude is cool.

[@michaelhogg324]

That was AWESOME! Corey Graves with the line of the year, "I rather have a root canal than be here" and the other one is "My year is over"!

[@criticiz3]

Think this was one of the loudest pops of the night. The chemistry on commentary that night was just incredible 👍

[@baileysarvela3197]

dude that was the first wwe event i ever watched and i legit POPPED OFF when he was revealed

[@Highhandicapper]

I stopped watching Friday Night Smackdown when Pat left to do game day and haven’t watched any episodes, so when I listened to the show today and saw that he was at the royal rumble I watched it this evening with my kids. Pat’s hilarious comments make it so much more entertaining to watch. I’m so glad he’s back

[@DjD422-]

As a massive WWE fan you can tell Pat is genuinely a fan when he is on commentary it's truly awesome seeing him do that.

[@anasshahid224]

Pat McAfee’s return at the Royal Rumble was amazing! Loved Michael Cole’s reaction, it was so genuine ❤

[@jamescooper133]

As as life long WWE fan, they need Pat. He's the missing piece.

[@Rex13lackWolf]

This is a Michael Cole appreciation post. Thank you, Cole!

[@jdski8926]

You and Graves were fantastic great chemistry I laughed so hard they should put you two together even though I like you and cole

[@SJ-mw7sm]

They were incredible together.

[@joshreaperrodriguez]

Especially the street fighter part

[@FernandoGarcia-rl6gj]

Would be cool to if Michael has his own podcast one day, hearing stories of the attitude era, ruthless aggression era, up until the current era of wrestling

[@RandyLWhitaker]

Oh definitely!! That would be must listen!

[@austinglazer]

Absolutely awesome. As soon as Cole said his first words during the show, I could tell it was a legit surprise. Such a moment. I love what Pat has done for WWE.

[@prasithoudomvilay8454]

I can tell it was genuine reaction from Corey and Michael

[@christian10999]

Honest to god seeing Pat in WWE is the perfect bridge between my childhood and adulthood. It makes me so happy and I’m so happy for you Pat you’ve come so far from chippin balls down to the 1 to getting to face Vince at Wrestlemania you are the freakin man

[@theonlynikolai]

I didnt actually know of Pat before he joined WWE and I wasn't a fan of his commentary initially but man did he win me over, I'm so so happy he's back, his energy is so infectious, I've genuinely missed him.

[@anthonyarcidy5950]

Best signing during Covid era

[@HucciManeHuman]

The handshake pullback was next level timing

[@NTGaming00]

LOVE YOU COLE! This dude is so genuine!

[@dionysis84]

This was such a dope moment . Hope Pat can commentate on the big 4 ppvs

[@cgoins1993]

He should do the big 4 and both Raw and Smackdowns the week of at minimum

[@barrymccockiner773]

As a lifelong WWE fan and an avid watcher of this show, I LOVE having Pat on commentary! What a way to start the show. Welcome back Pat 🤟🤟

[@susieh1141]

I loved that moment! I love when Pat and Cole are together on commentary. It's like Pat gives Cole permission to really enjoy his job again.

[@jojo_iz_h3re165]

I LOVE PAT! I jumped out of my seat in excitement when his music hit. Everyone around me was so hyped!!!

[@tacg99]

Going forward on every ppv it should be pat Michael Cole and Cory Graves. The best 3 man commentary team in years!!! I was happy to see and hear you back on WWE programing pat!!!

[@terryjessup9120]

When Pat is on commentary the show is just BETTER!! Thanks Pat!

[@treeskin77]

I thought the best thing of the whole pay-per-view was Pat McAfee coming back...Michael Cole's reaction is awesome!!

[@Modders1866]

I was buzzed to see Pat back. He used to make Smackdown so funny with Cole. Felt like the old days a bit with the commentators making those moments even better. Hopefully after a few years he's back for a longer stay 👌🏻

[@prasithoudomvilay8454]

Pat really helped cole to revitalized his passion as a wwe commentator! Think when Tazz left or during his heel run I guess he did lost a bit of passion until pat came in, he really helped him to rediscover his passion and u think cold can hang on a couple more years

[@Modders1866]

@@prasithoudomvilay8454 things may change for the worse with Cole now that Vince is getting back into it. I really hope not but we'll see.

[@CashKyMusic]

Pat glad you back in WWE you even tho you had me do a theme song for the show and never used it 😂

[@Austin.Kilgore]

Put it on your KZbin channel lol

[@CashKyMusic]

@@Austin.Kilgore I have to find the file 😭 it was over a year ago

[@MambaForever-ff8pi]

I was so happy when Pat came back

[@brianmadison8793]

He's living his dream couldn't happen to a more genuine good person.

[@dizzy1369]

That reaction from cole was definitely genuine, Graves too. 😂🤣😂

[@michaelspain3601]

Pat... That was amazing seeing you at the Rumble...

[@thevictoriardgz]

The pop for Pat live was the greatest and loudest pop I’ve ever heard. I had literal chills. Seeing everyone jump up for him was amazing!

[@jsr-uz3oj]

Pat is the breath of fresh air that the WWE needs, I love his enthusiasm. Welcome back Pat!

[@bubbasharks77]

I like how you gave the camera man a low 5 on the way out

[@kpopx21xtim]

Pats return to the rumble was such a surprise to me, since i knew he was gonna come back at some point after college football, but didnt know when. So i initially was holding out hope that he was gonna come back at the rumble, but wasnt expecting it and then he actually came back and i was super surprised. Welcome back Pat!

[@AudreyxMero]

I never know you before WWE but I'm so glad you are a part of our world. Loved seeing you back home !

[@gameis1203]

Pat and Michael Cole get SmackDown osm....💙💙💙

[@Blackwing-productions]

Tbh I love Cole and McAfee chemistry on commentary and I was getting a Jr and Hayman vibe ngl I hope I see this duo more often and with Cory this was entertaining af

[@jeffreykindred9569]

Pat thank you for bringing back the enthusiasm in WWE… I enjoyed looking forward to watching WWE smackdown when you were on it full time before College game day… I hope 🤞🏻 you’re back full time again… until college football 🤞🏻…

[@DRayArt505]

Pat you are the best sports talker!

[@FindYourOwnWay23]

There positivity and respect is commendable. Genuinely themselves and thats refreshing.

[@jamiemorgan3649]

I was hyped when Pat came out.

[@MrWCLewis12]

Was in the arena Saturday. We were PUMPED when you walked out and then genuinely sad when we couldn’t hear your commentary with the boys. Even more fun that they didn’t know you were coming.

[@BamBam546PS]

Hey Pat. It was amazing great that you came back. Alot of love for you. You had me laughing thru the royal rumble.

[@tharengore7215]

Pat coming out and Cory's response was awesome. Plus the 3 of them killed it on the mic and made it a lot of fun. I hope they do it again for Mania.

[@isaacgudino7712]

“You’re not gonna sell it?”😭😭😭

[@82garethphillips]

This was a brilliant moment .. you belong at the desk Pat .. just a breath of fresh air

[@ShadyfieldNJ]

What an amazing surprise to kick off the rumble. Happy to have you Pat!

[@i_CARLYYYYY]

What a joy Pat is!! Love this guy

[@SkyeBun]

Graves, Cole, and McAfee are my favorite announcers on WWE. They all work together so good, and have great chemistry!

[@damienthorneyoung6623]

Pat McAfee I'm such a big fan of yours brother I love you so much I'm so happy you're back with the WWE keep up the good work brother I love the podcast

[@KamenRider808]

Corey going nuclear as a reaction never gets old 🤣

[@cesarmounts3941]

Watched the rumble, pat coming out first. Was a great way to start the rumble. Perfect intro

[@thomaswatt99]

Me and my friend was so happy to see him!!

[@ricardohester9512]

Men bro I was so hype when you came back..pat Cole graves is the dream team of announcers...Glad to have you back brother

[@dssorley4174]

This was awesome…. Corey made it even better 😂

[@reyesserna1730]

Wow never new Cole lives in the city I lived in and love when Pat called the women's Rumble and made me lol when he did the Street fighter sounds!

[@cmi8842]

Corey eye brow raise into the camera when the music hit had me laughing and then to sell the heel announcer role . The 3 of you crushed it. That pop is genuine and electric

[@fredyosorio3554]

Top Ten Entrance of All time, I was in building and the energy shifted!!!!

[@KmanRulez]

Awesome seeing you back Pat!!!

[@beaudroux21]

That was really fun to watch. What a life Pat has made for himself. Very entertaining and likable.

[@justinmitchell4572]

These 3 together commentating are the best since JR and The King 💯

[@TimLoyalToWifeHaterFreeZoneA]

Love It Pat The Pat McAfee Show Bro

[@victorg9859]

I really enjoyed that when I saw it I was genuinely happy

[@mxkrvgr]

I get chills rewatching his entrance! That set the tone for the whole event! Glad he’s back!!

[@bentonstallings5944]

I went crazy watching it on my tv like welcome back Pat

[@BeyondTheScript]

I absolutely loved that moment. I’m sure seeing the ending of that show up close was incredible!

[@mattsingley3370]

I wish we had a weekly wwe segment like a recap of the week or something with Michael Cole. It would be great!!!!

[@MegaMr46]

I love Corey’s malding on your greatest return to WWE. So hilarious 😂

[@jamstarent21]

True story, I worked for a cable company 10yrs ago and had a lady call in to review her account. She kept on mentioning that she needed to keep USA network. She then said she was Michael Cole's Aunt, she was calling him by his real name and she said she never misses an episode of Raw to see her nephew..

[@CoolGirlPatrice]

You were awesome Pat at the Royal Rumble 👏 glad that you are back 😀

[@konlee4456]

I loved how Pat wanted to give daps to Stu. Combined with Graves' commentary, such a great entrance.

[@AntonioRodriguez-lz1uq]

Who stu?

[@konlee4456]

@@AntonioRodriguez-lz1uq Master of the Hart dungeon, jk. Stu is the cameraman that captures all the entrances down the aisle.

[@elijahhill6602]

@@AntonioRodriguez-lz1uq Ask John Cena. He’ll tell you….if you can find him….

[@m_js5709]

I love how Pat was the tag team partner Michael Cole needed for his ultimate face turn