Pat McAfee was conspicuously absent during the June 24th edition of Monday Night RAW. Michael Cole advised viewers not to read too much into his absence, and later, it was revealed that McAfee had experienced a last-minute family emergency.
McAfee disclosed the tragic news that his father-in-law had unexpectedly passed away after battling an infection in an Indianapolis hospital, providing a detailed account of the events leading up to the tragic incident.
The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that McAfee was initially slated to play a part in The Wyatt Sicks’ angle on RAW before his absence. Teases had been made on RAW and his podcast, “The Pat McAfee Show,” leading to speculation that this might have been the reason for his absence until McAfee’s statement clarified the situation.
While McAfee and his family are undoubtedly going through a challenging time, it remains to be seen when the former NFL athlete returns to RAW and whether WWE decides to proceed with their original plans for McAfee and the Wyatt Sicks angle.
