This year’s WWE Elimination Chamber in Toronto, Canada, was a huge success and broke many records. It featured some epic returns, including John Cena’s shocking return after almost two decades.
However, there was some booing during the USA National Anthem, which led to wrestling commentator Pat McAfee making critical remarks about the Canadian fans for disrespecting the anthem. McAfee recently apologized to Canadian fans for the terrible shot.
The incident happened when Pat McAfee got upset after hearing loud boos from the Canadian crowd during the U.S. national anthem. In his anger, he called Canada a “terrible country.” Now, he is explaining why he made that harsh comment.
Pat McAfee apologizes for going off on Canada after they boo’d the United States National Anthem during Elimination Chamber this past weekend.
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The sports analyst said he was simply showing pride in his country, just like the Canadian fans were showing pride in theirs. He added, “And I understand it… You booed our country, and I said you’re terrible.”
In the end, he offered to shake hands and move on from the situation.
Pat McAfee addresses ESPN exit rumors with big announcement
After taking a two-week vacation following the Super Bowl, Pat McAfee returned to his show with an important announcement that ended the rumors. People had started saying he wouldn’t come back to ESPN after his vacation, but McAfee cleared everything up when he returned.
back to no Pat McAfee show on ESPN >>
— lukeydinho (@bugattielroy) February 28, 2025
Broadcasting live from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, McAfee shared his excitement on Instagram saying, “GREAT to be back!” He said, “I’ve heard, in the industry, ‘Oh, Pat McAfee and the show are never coming back to ESPN. They thought we were gonna sail off into the sunset. Never come back.”
He added, “I think that was a lot of the thought while we were gone, is just gratitude, perspective, appreciation, and also, it’s time to get back to work.”
