Overview

• 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.