Pat McAfee Says The Wrestling Business Is In The Rearview Mirror After WrestleMania 42

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Pat McAfee addressed his wrestling future on The Pat McAfee Show on April 20, 2026, stating "The wrestling business is now in the rearview mirror" and thanking the wrestling industry for his career opportunities. McAfee reflected on his complete journey through wrestling, from the indies and NXT to WWE where he worked as a commentator, wrestler, referee, and manager, saying he has "finished my story" and accomplished everything he wanted in the business. His comments came after WrestleMania 42, where he was put through a table, stretchered out, and hit with an RKO by Randy Orton.