10 Wrestling Returns That Must Happen In 2023
9. Pat McAfee
Pat McAfee set a new standard for celebrity performers in his matches throughout the past few years and his work on commentary was also widely praised by fans. Ever since appearing as an arrogant and brash outsider on NXT he immediately stood out due to his fiery promos that contrasted with the usual scripted nature of WWE's verbal exchanges.
Profiling the former NFL punter alongside Adam Cole was a great move that resulted in one of the best matches of 2020 at NXT TakeOver XXX. He followed this up with a great showing at War Games against the Undisputed Era and had further feuds against Austin Theory and Baron Corbin earlier this year.
McAfee is a very busy man as he also works for ESPN as an American Football analyst and has a very successful podcast, which may prevent him from working in WWE as frequently as he did before. However, there is an easy opportunity to have the multi-media sensation appear at WrestleMania next year in another exhibition match, which would make for a great mid-card attraction on the 'Show of Shows.'