• Popular Star Not Expected To Return For WrestleMania 42
It looks like Pat McAfee won’t be returning for WrestleMania 42. On his Instagram story, McAfee said the following when a fan asked about a WWE return:
“I don’t think you ever say ‘never,’ especially with WWE. But right now, it does not feel like it is something that’s supposed to happen. Feels like that business has kind of passed me by a little bit.
Grew up loving it, dreamed to work in it, feel honored that I had the opportunity to work alongside the G.O.A.T, Michael Cole, but I feel he’s in a good spot without me. I’ll continue to watch.”
It doesn't look like Pat McAfee will be back for #WrestleMania 42 pic.twitter.com/EdVCBvQVfO
— WrestleFeed (@WrestleFeedApp) March 9, 2026
• “Small Men Bark Loud” – Another Real-Life Bloodline Member Reacts To CM Punk’s Controversial Promo On Roman Reigns
During their latest segment on RAW, World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk crossed the line with Roman Reigns by saying the following: “I’m gonna bury you next to your father.”
As we previously noted, real-life Bloodline member Zilla Fatu (son of late WWE veteran Umaga) saw this segment and said the following: “I am not a CM Punk fan no more. I’m about to slap CM Punk when I see him. When I see you CM Punk, I’m gonna slap the f**k out of you.”
Another real-life Bloodline member, Nia Jax, has commented on this situation. Here’s what the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion said on the Beyond the Bell podcast:
“I think small men bark loud. In that moment, he was probably feeling a little confident. It’s funny because you see him walk away right after he says that line.
That doesn’t bother me, because I know what my family is physically capable of. We’ve shown it over the last three decades what our family is capable of. So that’s fine.
He can speak all he wants, but when it comes down to it, the person who will be reigning over Phil will be none other than The OTC.”
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