Austin Theory Trashes Pat McAfee as ‘Disgusting,’ Questions Why WWE Uses Him

Speaking to Unsportsmanlike, WWE World Tag Team Champion Austin Theory shared his honest feelings about Pat McAfee. McAfee was recently revealed as Randy Orton’s mystery caller, aligning with Orton against Cody Rhodes to “save” WWE.

Theory expressed his disgust not only with McAfee but also with WWE and ESPN for using McAfee in his current role. Theory also noted his past history with McAfee, losing to the former WWE broadcaster at WrestleMania 38 in 2022. Below are some highlights (via Fightful):

Austin Theory on Pat McAfee

“Pat McAfee, he’s disgusting. When I think back to that WrestleMania, unfortunately, I lost at that WrestleMania when I faced Pat McAfee. The fact that he’s still around and is going to be walking into WrestleMania with Randy Orton, I don’t really see the levels there. Randy Orton is a legend, Pat McAfee is a scumbag.”

On His Disappointment with WWE Using McAfee

“I’m disappointed, very disappointed. I’m disappointed in Las Vegas, ESPN, and WWE. What are we doing? Why do we have this guy? He just runs his mouth, talks a bunch of trash, but he can’t back it up.”

On Why He Dislikes McAfee

“When somebody is sitting behind the commentary table, and they get to make their schedule and get in the WWE ring and hold the most prestigious prize and run their mouth for as long as they want, knowing other WWE superstars don’t get that leeway, it’s disgusting.”

Austin Theory will be in action later tonight at WrestleMania 42: Saturday. Theory, Logan Paul, and IShowSpeed will be in action against The Usos and LA Knight in a six-man tag team bout. Their match will air live on ESPN2, and the broadcast starts at 6:00 pm ET.