Pat McAfee

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Vince McMahon defeats Pat McAfee in surprise WrestleMania 38 ... (New York Post)

The 76-year-old WWE chairman had his first official match in 10 years as he defeated SmackDown announcer and former Colts punter Pat McAfee in an impromptu ...

It was his first match since a no-contest against CM Punk on “Monday Night Raw” in 2012 and his first at a WrestleMania since he lost to Bret Hart in 2010. He too shared a beer with Austin, and like the two before him, took a Stunner of his own to a roaring crowd. McAfee lost to McMahon’s on-screen protégé Austin Theory in the scheduled match for the event.

Pat McAfee Falls to Vince McMahon After Beating Austin Theory at ... (Bleacher Report)

In his WrestleMania in-ring debut, SmackDown announcer Pat McAfee defeated Austin Theory on Night 2 of WrestleMania 38. After the match The former ...

Listen to Ring Rust Radio for all of the hot wrestling topics. He was good enough in those opportunities that the WWE Universe was largely excited to see him in action at WrestleMania, and he didn't disappoint in his victory over Theory. McAfee didn't have to wait long to find out, as Theory appeared on an episode of SmackDown later that week, revealed himself as his opponent and slapped the announcer in the head.

WWE WrestleMania results: Vince McMahon defeated Pat McAfee ... (Wrestling News)

Vince McMahon walked out first to introduce Austin Theory. He referred to him as a future WWE Universal Champion. McAfee had the Cowboys cheerleaders as part of ...

McAfee went up top, moonsaulted off the top rope, jumped back up top and super plexed Theory off the top rope. He continued celebrating with McAfee in the ring. McAfee recovered but Theory tripped McAfee and dragged him into the ring post while the referee was distracted. Theory hit back with a spinning elbow and a hurricanrana and pin attempt. McAfee did a Swanton off the top but Theory moved. Theory went up top but McAfee stopped him.

NFL: Pat McAfee insane Wrestlemania appearance is one for the ages (ClutchPoints)

Former NFL punter Pat McAfee was absolutely electric during Wrestlemania 38, performing like a veteran in the ring.

However, not even the most enthusiastic NFL fan could’ve expected Pat McAfee to put on a magnificent show during Wrestlemania 38. Don’t be surprised if the punter gets more screen time in the pro wrestling scene. Every NFL fan knows this: back when he was playing, the former Indianapolis Colts punter always had a flair for the dramatic.

Pat McAfee's WrestleMania 38 Entrance Featured the Dallas ... (The Big Lead)

Pat McAfee is wrestling Austin Theory at WrestleMania 38 and he's going all-in. ...

WWE WrestleMania 38 Night Two: Pat McAfee Vs. Austin Theory ... (Wrestling Inc.)

The referee meets Vince McMahon and Pat McAfee in the middle of the ring. Vince is jacked. Vince backs up and taunts McAfee.

The bell rings and Vince clotheslines McAfee. Vince sends Theory into the turnbuckles now. Vince backs up and taunts McAfee, but that just allows Austin Theory to drop McAfee from behind. McAfee wastes some time but leaps for the Swanton Bomb and misses as Theory moves. McAfee leaps back to the top with one jump, then he hits the superplex for a big pop. The referee meets Vince McMahon and Pat McAfee in the middle of the ring. McAfee with a big hurricanrana for a 2 count and a big pop. McAfee jumps up and rocks Theory with a right hand, stunning Theory. McAfee climbs up for a superplex but Theory fights back. McAfee counters Theory with a suplex of his own for a pop. McAfee goes to the top and looks out at the crowd as they hum his entrance theme again. Theory stands with Vince and takes a selfie with him as the boos continue. McAfee with a big spinning elbow from nowhere to drop Theory as Cole and Saxton cheer him on. McAfee wastes some time and Theory drops him, puts a knee to the back and yells out to more boos.