Pat McAfee is becoming a name that wrestling fans are very familiar with due to his brilliant commentary work. He is quickly becoming a favorite amongst the WWE Universe as he comes across as one of them. McAfee has tons of passion and energy, which is palpable when he appears.
The former NFL player was already a star in his own right that people were aware of, but there are things about McAfee audiences don't know. Aspects of his life and personality that may not be seen on television can often be found in different pictures, whether that be backstage or in different things that he does.
10 Taking A Comedic Road Trip
Before WWE had Pat McAfee working on commentary, the company used him in a variety of other positions. One of those was him doing a road trip to WrestleMania 35. He picked up different wrestlers along the way, and that brought plenty of comedic segments between them.
This included McAfee ending up without a shirt and hitting the classic Finn Balor pose. It was a great moment that showcased the comedic side that he has, but a lot of people haven't witnessed him in this segment.
9 Signing For The Colts
While Pat McAfee likes to have fun, this picture shows a more serious side of his personality as he put pen to paper on his Indianapolis Colts contract. It was a huge moment for his NFL career, and something that he worked hard to make happen with his training.
Seeing how different he looks here is certainly interesting, with this showcasing him in his youth. However, the pride that he has in this picture showcases how happy he is to have achieved this moment.
8 Respect From A Legend
Pat McAfee might be new to the wrestling business, but he has quickly won over those inside the business. That is shown here, backstage at WrestleMania 38 where he was given his respect from JBL when he saw him. The fact that a Hall of Famer is happy to give him the big handshake showcases how high he is thought of.
People haven't had anything bad to say about McAfee yet, as he appears to be doing everything right so far. JBL is also well-known for hazing talent, so the fact he's won him over is impressive.
7 Comedy Chops
A lot of people know Pat McAfee from his NFL career, as this was where he made his name. However, he also spent time working on the comedic circuit. Pat is a genuinely funny person, which has been clear during his time on commentary, as McAfee is always pushing great one-liners.
Here Pat can be seen doing a stand-up routine, which is something that some wrestling fans will not be aware he has done. However, there's no surprise that McAfee was able to thrive in this world as well, because he's so naturally talented.
6 Training With Rip Rogers
Since getting involved with WWE, Pat McAfee has got into the ring three times. For the mainstream audience, they only know his work at WrestleMania, but he's not a celebrity that just trained after being thrust into the position. This is something that he has always wanted to do.
This picture is from many years before he worked with the company. Here he was just training with the legendary Buddy Rogers in the hope of one day getting a chance to compete inside a ring. This proves just how much he loves professional wrestling as a fan.
5 WrestleMania Hype
Because he loved wrestling so much, the fact he got the chance to compete at WrestleMania 38 was a huge deal for him. Working against Austin Theory was a major moment for him, and something that he had always wanted to do. While fans were pumped to see it, Pat McAfee was even more excited.
This picture showcases exactly how he felt the moment before he headed out to the ring, with McAfee just being full of joy and passion. It proves just how much the situation meant to him, and will only help fans connect to him even more.
4 Jet Flying McAfee
Pat McAfee is certainly a wealthy man, and he can benefit from that when he tries to travel to and from shows. What a lot of people don't know about him is the fact that he travels to and from the shows via a private jet, which showcases the jet-flying lifestyle that he has.
He is jet flying just like Ric Flair was always talking about. A lot of fans will not know that he's so dedicated that he's paying for his own plane to get to these shows, and that proves his dedication even more, with this being a showcase as to what his life is actually like.
3 Relaxing With Cheerleaders
Pat McAfee got a huge entrance at WrestleMania 38, being able to have the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders with him. It was a great moment, which fans loved to see. However, behind the scenes, he got to snap a cool photo with the squad.
It's a cool shot of them all right before his big WrestleMania match, and it highlights the excitement and atmosphere that had built up by that stage in the night for him, and the cheerleaders themselves.
2 Working The Long Hair
For wrestling fans, they will only know one version of Pat McAfee, which is how he is presented on television right now. However, that isn't the way he's always looked, with the short haircut. During his NFL career, McAfee had a period where he grew out his hair, which led to a very different aesthetic.
Anybody who didn't follow his NFL career wouldn't be aware of this. However, it showcases him differently. While it's unknown if he will ever return to this style again, it's something that people can look back on.
1 Pretending To Be Vince McMahon
Pat McAfee might have had an official WrestleMania match with Vince McMahon, but that isn't the only time he's interacted with the boss. That's because the SmackDown commentator once impersonated him for an online segment. He dressed up as the old-school version of him, which was hilarious to see.
It's a hilarious picture of Pat, showcasing the fun side that he has. McAfee is always goofing around, and this picture is a great example of what he gets up to during SmackDown tapings at times.