Pat McAfee Announces WWE Hiatus, Return Date Revealed

McAfee steps away from WWE commentary for football season, with Joe Tessitore set to replace him on Raw.

Pat McAfee will take an indefinite hiatus from WWE to focus on college and professional football coverage.
McAfee announced his last WWE Raw appearance will be August 19, 2024, but he plans to return in January 2025.
Joe Tessitore, a veteran ESPN broadcaster, will take over McAfee's commentary duties starting in September.
Michael Cole will transition to SmackDown, though his new commentary partners have not been announced.
McAfee expressed gratitude to his WWE colleagues and fans, emphasizing his commitment to the WWE family.