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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Aaron Rodgers Trashes Fans And Media As '(Expletive) Entitled, Ridiculous and Embarrassing'
Aaron Rodgers Trashes Fans And Media As '(Expletive) Entitled, Ridiculous and Embarrassing' originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Twenty years in the NFL and a Cal education and an intellect he's fond of flaunting and quarterback Aaron Rodgers still doesn't get it. Advertisement Green Bay Packers fans enjoyed his four MVP's but they know the bit. New York Jets fans just saw him "lead'' them to a 5-12 season, so they learned. Now that Rodgers, at 41 off to Pittsburgh as the starting QB of the Steelers in 2025 before retirement, one more fan base is about to figure it out. Rodgers, who is said to be worth $200 million as a result of being in the NFL spotlight, just made a recent appearance of the Pat McAfee show on ESPN (which last time we checked pays him $1 million annually to appear) and he used the platform to blast those who seek information about his personal life and professional life. Advertisement Take it away, Aaron ... "The entitlement to information about my private life is so (expletive) ridiculous and embarrassing,"Rodgers said. "Like, hey, do what you've got to do, but try and leave me out of a conversation, sports world, for a month. Try and just leave me out, my personal life, my professional life, try not to talk about me ... for the next six weeks, five weeks, whatever it is. "Just see if you can do that." Our reply? No. We cannot do that. We can't do it because it is our job to chronicle All Thing Aaron, from the highs in Green Bay to when he tore his Achilles in the first quarter of his first game with the Jets to last season when he recorded an empty total of 3,897 yards and 28 touchdowns to now, when he is a pivot point of the Steelers' playoff hopes. Advertisement Rodgers, like many celebrities, wants it both ways. The fame and the fortune, but only on their terms. "Privacy'' while dating actresses and supermodels and starring in a TV show (see "Enigma.'') A "don't look at me'' attitude while - in Aaron Rodgers' case - pitching loony life philosophies and conjuring up offensive conspiracy theories and considering a run for The White House. ou want to play QB in the NFL but you want to do it in hiding? Really? There are boundaries of respect, and if fans and reporters are hiding in the bushes of celebrities' backyards? Yeah, that's "entitlement, ridiculous and embarrassing.'' Advertisement And illegal. But short of that? The hypocritical truth, as Rodgers insists that when his NFL career is over, "You won't see me.''? ""When this is all done, it's Keyser Söze. You won't see me," referring to the secretive villain in "The Usual Suspects." "I won't be in the public. I don't want to live a public life. ... I'm not going to be in the public eye. When this is done, I'm done, and you won't see me. And I'm looking forward to that." In a very real sense, Aaron? We're kind of looking forward to that, too. Related: Rodgers and Fields Get Double-Revenge Shot in Steelers vs. Jets in Week 1 Related: Aaron Rodgers Sends Steelers Sneaky T.J. Watt Message Amid Retirement Announcement This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Pat McAfee rips fans' response to why he has missed WWE Raw commentary duties
Pat McAfee has notably been missing from WWE's 'Raw' for the past three weeks, and he explained on Monday what has him on the sidelines. 'I was getting pretty exhausted there,' he said on Monday's 'The Pat McAfee Show' episode as the reason for his absence. But many fans were not interested in what he had to say, or whether or not he appeared back on the show at all and caused McAfee to lash out a bit. Advertisement 3 Pat McAfee talks before a finals game between the Pacers and Thunder, as he was a familiar face throughout the Indiana's NBA Finals run. NBAE via Getty Images 'I was getting pretty exhausted,' the former All-Pro Colts punter posted Wednesday to X. 'I produce/host a 5 day a week show, have been on the go every week since Dublin last year before College Football.. plus I run my growing company with 14 employees and have a 2 year old daughter.' ''YOU'RE NOT EXHAUSTED ENOUGH BITCH.. NEED YA TO TAKE A DIRT NAP' ~ The IWC (Internet Wrestling Community),' McAfee added on an X post, imitating the wrestling fans who came for him after he revealed his exhaustion. Advertisement McAfee then added 11 screenshots of fans on X tearing him apart for his absence, clearly not missing him. 'Trust us [McAfee] no one cares that you are gone,' one user said. 'In fact we are enjoying it.' 'We're also pretty exhausted when he is on commentary,' another said. Advertisement McAfee has been the lead color commentator for Raw since the show debuted on Netflix this year, joining Michael Cole in 2025 directly after the college football season ended, as he had been a host for ESPN's 'College Gameday.' WWE is a 52-week a year schedule for Raw, plus premium live events. 3 Pat McAfee speaking before the NFL Draft in April. AP All the while, the former Indianapolis Colt continued hosting his daily self-named show, which also took a bump in busyness with the Indiana Pacers making a run to the NBA Finals. Wade Barrett filled in for McAfee the first week and Corey Graves took the chair next to Cole the past two weeks. Advertisement 3 Pat McAfee has also appeared as a wrestler for the WWE in the past. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con While he didn't confirm, McAfee hinted on Monday that he may be back for Saturday's 'Night of Champions' show in Saudi Arabia. 'Thank you all so much,' McAfee humorously concluded his X post addressing his absence to the haters. 'Excited for the future of my life.'
San Francisco Chronicle
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
49ers' George Kittle says he wants to join WWE after NFL career ends
San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle has no immediate plans to retire from football, but he already has a post-NFL goal in mind: stepping into the world of professional wrestling. Appearing on the 'Bussin' With the Boys' podcast this week, the 31-year-old All-Pro made it clear that he will keep playing as long as the game remains enjoyable. 'Literally until I don't have fun anymore,' Kittle said Tuesday, June 24. 'Or if (my wife) Claire looks at me and goes, 'You kinda look like s— out there, you should retire.' I'll be like, 'All right.'' Kittle, who appeared at the BottleRock Napa Valley festival with teammate Kyle Juszczyk last month, is entering his ninth NFL season and remains one of the most productive tight ends in the league. In 2024, he led all players at his position with a 14.2-yard average per reception and topped 1,000 receiving yards for the fourth time in his career. He is under contract with the Niners through the 2029 season, thanks to a four-year, $76.4 million extension signed last year. But while his NFL career shows no signs of slowing down, Kittle has been vocal about his interest in joining WWE after retirement. A lifelong fan of pro wrestling, Kittle has already made several guest appearances at WWE events, including a cameo at WrestleMania 39 where he assisted Pat McAfee in a match against The Miz. 'I would love to do WWE,' Kittle said on the podcast. 'I think there's definitely opportunity within that world, and I would love nothing more than to be a part of it.' Still, Kittle emphasized he would approach the transition seriously. 'My only question mark with that is I so much love being a fan of WWE,' he said. 'I would only do WWE if I bought a ring and practiced my ass off for a long time so I wouldn't look like an idiot out there. I've been in a WWE ring like three times.' He added, 'I don't know what I'm doing out there. I have an understanding of how it works, but I haven't moonsaulted off the top rope at WrestleMania like Pat McAfee did.'
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
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.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
George Kittle will play 'until I don't have fun anymore,' pursue WWE career
George Kittle is entering his age-32 season in 2025, but the San Francisco 49ers tight end doesn't appear to have retirement on his mind any time soon. Kittle was asked in a Tuesday appearance on "Bussin' With The Boys" about when he might walk away from the NFL. "Literally until I don't have fun anymore," Kittle replied. "Or if Claire (his wife) looks at me and goes, 'You kinda look like (expletive) out there, you should retire.' I'll be like, 'All right.'" Kittle hasn't reached the latter stage yet. He continues to be one of the NFL's top tight ends and is coming off a season during which he posted 78 catches, 1,106 yards and eight touchdowns across 15 games. He made his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl and was named to the All-Pro second team for the third time in his career. As such, Kittle believes he still has at least a few years left in the tank – provided he can remain healthy. "I think if I get to like I'm 35 and it hurts just to put pants on in the morning, I think I'll be like, 'Ah, this isn't that much fun anymore,' and I'll have a conversation with myself," Kittle explained. "But I'm feeling great right now." NFL COACHING HOT SEAT: Brian Daboll, Mike McDaniel facing pressure in 2025 While Kittle is happy to be playing in the NFL and "hasn't daydreamed" about retirement, he is excited about the potential opportunities he might have when he does call it quits. He believes he could eventually "talk football" somewhere and also noted he is hoping to be an extra in Henry Cavill's upcoming TV series based on the "Warhammer" games. However, there is one opportunity he is hoping to pursue above all else. "I would love to do WWE," Kittle said. "I think there's definitely opportunity within that world, and I would love nothing more than to be a part of it." Kittle, a long-time wrestling fan, has appeared in WWE programming before. Most notably, he was at WrestleMania 39 in 2023, where he came out of the crowd clad in a "TEU" tank top and helped Pat McAfee defeat The Miz. That said, Kittle acknowledged any future effort he makes to join WWE full-time would take a lot more practice than his guest spots in the past. "I would only do WWE if I bought a ring and practiced my ass off for a while so I wouldn't look like an idiot out there," Kittle explained. "I've been in a WWE ring like three times. I don't know what I'm doing out there. I have an understanding of how it works, but I haven't moonsaulted off the top rope at WrestleMania like Pat McAfee did." The 49ers will be hoping Kittle's WWE training won't begin for another handful of years. San Francisco signed Kittle to a four-year contract extension in April that will tether him to the organization through his age-36 season in 2029.
