Trending Now - Pat Mcafee Responds to Fan Criticism After WWE Comeback

WHO:

Newsweek - Pat McAfee, Cody Rhodes, WWE, ESPN, Internet Wrestling Community (IWC)

WHAT:

Newsweek - Pat McAfee addressed fan backlash regarding his WWE SmackDown appearance on his ESPN show.

Sportskeeda - Pat McAfee referred to Cody Rhodes as a "puppet" champion during his comments.

WHERE:

Newsweek - WWE SmackDown event, location unspecified.

Sportskeeda - Pat McAfee's comments were made on his ESPN show.

WHEN:

Sportskeeda - Pat McAfee's controversial WWE return occurred on Friday, April 3rd, 2026.

WHY:

Sportskeeda - Pat McAfee called out the IWC following criticism of his WWE return.

HOW:

Newsweek - Pat McAfee responded to fan criticism through his ESPN show.

(UPDATED April 6, 2026 21:07 UTC)

Pat McAfee addressed the backlash from fans regarding his recent WWE SmackDown appearance during his ESPN show, where he also referred to Cody Rhodes as a "puppet" champion. This controversy stems from his return to WWE on Friday, which has drawn criticism from the Internet Wrestling Community. In his comments, McAfee called out the fans who have been vocal about their discontent with his return to the wrestling scene.