Overview

• Michael Cole donned an Indiana Pacers jersey on Monday Night Raw after losing a friendly wager to Pat McAfee over the Eastern Conference Finals outcome.
• The bet, agreed during the Pacers–Knicks series, required Cole to wear a tank top if Indiana prevailed and McAfee to appear in a suit if New York won.
• McAfee reinforced the agreement by airing video proof on his show, prompting Cole to honour his side of the bargain live on WWE programming.
• Pacers coach Rick Carlisle publicly backed McAfee’s energetic promotion, reflecting the team’s embrace of their unofficial court-side cheerleader.
• With the Pacers set to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals, the WWE–NBA crossover continues to energize both fan bases.