ESPN host Pat McAfee celebrated the network's historic $1.6 billion WWE broadcasting deal but took shots at his own company executives in a social media post.

Former wrestling commentator and current ESPN host Pat McAfee called out some of the mid-level “suits” as bums after the announcement on Wednesday that WWE and the network are teaming up on a deal to broadcast the promotion’s premium live events.

Pat McAfee's worlds collided on Wednesday when WWE and ESPN announced their partnership starting next year. McAfee, who is currently on hiatus from his gig as RAW commentator, has broken his silence on WWE Premium Live Events airing on ESPN's platform in 2026.

WWE announced an agreement Wednesday for the new ESPN direct-to-consumer streaming service to become the exclusive U.S. home of WWE Premium Live Events, including “WrestleMania,” starting in 2026. Worlds are colliding for Pat McAfee,

Pat McAfee calls out ESPN’s leadership after WWE’s blockbuster streaming deal, reigniting his war with the network’s old guard.