"Pat McAfee Joins WWE Raw as Lead Color Commentator"

Former NFL player and media personality Pat McAfee has returned to WWE on a full-time basis as the lead color commentator for "Raw," joining Michael Cole on commentary. This marks McAfee's second lead commentary role in WWE, having previously held the position on "Friday Night Smackdown." His return to WWE comes after a stint as a full-time host on ESPN's "College GameDay." McAfee has been involved with WWE since 2018 and has also made appearances in the ring as a wrestler. His new role on "Raw" replaces Wade Barrett, and it's unclear what the "SmackDown" commentary team will be. McAfee's return to WWE comes amidst controversies on his ESPN show, including accusations against an ESPN executive and hosting guests who have spread vaccine conspiracies.