WWE SmackDown color commentator Pat McAfee made his return to WWE and the commentary table at the opening of tonight’s Royal Rumble at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
McAfee has been away from WWE since September to work ESPN’s College GameDay on Saturday’s. He and his wife are expecting their first child.
Below is an excerpt from Mike Tedesco’s Royal Rumble recap of how it all went down.
We go live into the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, which is hosting it’s third Royal Rumble event. Michael Cole and Corey Graves welcome us to the show until…
…Pat McAfee’s music hits. The former NFL punter makes his way to the ring and poses to a good ovation. Corey Graves is absolutely furious, and McAfee tells him to “suck it.” Cole embraces his broadcast partner. McAfee won’t shake Graves’ hand. McAfee is joining commentary, making it a three-man booth.