Pat McAfee reveals real reason for mysterious television absence as he furiously fires back at critics
Pat McAfee has revealed the true reason for his mysterious absence from WWE television for nearly the entire month of June - he's burnt out.
McAfee has been missing from WWE's television programs since the 'Money in the Bank' premium live event, which took place on June 7.
McAfee, 38, has served as the color commentator for the company's flagship weekly show, Monday Night RAW, alongside Michael Cole for the last several months. McAfee has not appeared in his normal role since the June 2 broadcast.
Speaking on his weekday show, McAfee detailed why he has stepped back from the WWE and a hint as to when he could return.
'I will not be commentating. Continuing to just like kinda catch up on life as a whole. You know, Post-Money in the Bank, Pre-Night of Champions. Feels like a good time,' he said.
'I was getting pretty exhausted there. So, shoutout to everybody in WWE looking out for me, too. Very very thankful.'
McAfee stepped out from his role as a broadcaster to wrestle current WWE World Heavyweight Champion in May and did not miss any time with his storyline injuries.
The popular broadcaster has taken long breaks from the WWE before, typically returning to the company at their annual 'Royal Rumble' event in late January or early February.
WWE has not confirmed McAfee's return to the air for 'Night of Champions', with the show taking place in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
Most WWE talent working the show, which is still slated for production in the Middle East, despite tensions between Israel and Iran in the area, will leave the United States days before.
McAfee broadcasting his show as normal will be an indicator whether he will return to the announcer's table at the event, where John Cena is defending the WWE Championship against CM Punk, or after talent are back in America.
McAfee's weekday show aired live from his typical studio in Indianapolis on Wednesday.
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