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If the sports activities TV biz by some means would not work out for Pat McAfee … he is obtained a HUGE future as a WWE wrestler — at the very least, that is in line with “Stone Chilly” Steve Austin, who gushed over the previous NFL punter’s work within the squared circle earlier this week.
The Texas Rattlesnake could not have heaped extra reward on the 36-year-old when speaking to us concerning the ex-Indianapolis Colt … saying the man merely has a sky-high ceiling within the WWE if he would ever be a part of the org. full-time.
Austin, after all, would know a factor or two concerning the matter … not solely is he a WWE legend himself — however he obtained a firsthand take a look at the best way McAfee labored within the ring at WrestleMania 38 final 12 months, and he was blown away.
“Pat has a pure really feel for the enterprise,” Stone Chilly stated. “Epic performer. Nice on the stick. Athletically, that match he had with [Austin] Concept was superior.”
Austin additionally had large reward for the best way McAfee took his “Stone Chilly” Stunner throughout their wild, beer-filled meetup within the ‘Mania 38 ring.
The truth is, Stone Chilly stated it was one of many three most memorable Stunners he is ever carried out.
“I believe he is superb,” Austin stated of McAfee. “He is very entertaining. And, as a human being, I like him an entire lot.”
McAfee, although, seems to be all-in on his tv profession in the meanwhile … his “The Pat McAfee Present” has taken off — gaining a lot reputation, it was really simply acquired by ESPN.
Nonetheless, if in some unspecified time in the future McAfee needs to ditch the sports activities discuss headset and get in between the ropes — it is clear, Austin believes the man would thrive.