Pat McAfee is finally shedding light on the real reason hes stepped away from WWE RAWand its got nothing to do with backstage drama or new contracts.
Speaking on the July 16 episode of The Pat McAfee Show, the WWE commentator revealed that his intense schedule had become unmanageable, forcing him to make a major shift to protect his mental and physical health.
McAfee opened up about recognizing the signs of burnout and what it took to recalibrate his life. He hit a wall after nonstop travel, commentary, and daily shows, realizing it was time to prioritize rest.
Even after a few days off, McAfee said he felt a noticeable difference.
Instead of taking a full hiatus from work, he simply scaled back his commitmentsparticularly the grueling WWE traveljust enough to avoid completely burning out. And while WWE has a reputation for being an all-consuming grind, McAfee had nothing but praise for the companys support during his step back.
He continued by acknowledging WWEs mindset around hard work, while still crediting them for understanding the toll it can take.
And despite his absence from RAW, McAfee made one thing clear.
Pat McAfee isnt bitterhes just being real. The man gave WWE everything he had, but even his endless energy hit a breaking point. Between red-eye flights, brain fog, and trying to be a full-time dad, something had to give. Stepping away wasnt quittingit was surviving. And if fans didnt notice how hard he worked to put talent over, thats on them.
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