Below are a couple of top WWE & AEW news stories of the day, featuring Rhino and Pat McAfee.
• Update On Rhino’s AEW Future
Rhino made his AEW debut on the May 7th episode of Dynamite, which was a cool surprise for fans.
According to Fightful Select, he hasn’t actually signed a contract with All Elite Wrestling. His appearance in Detroit was only a one night thing.
The former ECW World Heavyweight Champion challenged Nick Wayne for the ROH TV Championship because of his history with Christian Cage. Although fans were happy to see him, Rhino lost to Wayne after interference from Christian.
It's RHINO! He faces @TheNickWayne for the @RingOfHonor World TV Championship on Dynamite RIGHT NOW!
Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS & MAX pic.twitter.com/PlealHtXha
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 8, 2025
Also Read: Becky Lynch Says Popular WWE Faction Was A Failure
• Fans Speculate That Pat McAfee Is Leaving WWE After Latest Statement
At Backlash, Gunther defeated Pat McAfee after McAfee passed out to his sleeper hold. Gunther tried to attack Michael Cole during this match.
After the match, Gunther showed respect to McAfee. McAfee posted the following after the match:
“My chest… is ahhh… burning”
My chest… is ahhh… burning pic.twitter.com/RVrhRkRYuf
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) May 11, 2025
Gunther has confirmed that his feud with McAfee is over, as she shared the above photo of Pat on his Instagram story and wrote:
“done and dusted”
McAfee issued the following statement after the match, which led to fan speculation that he could be done with WWE:
“Life’s a book… each day being a page leading to the next.. phases of life come and go like chapters.. not every character/job/idea has to appear in every chapter. Some things are perfect for the story when it’s needed.. and then disappear as just a fond memory. A pivotal influence to get from one era to the next…
Don’t be scared to end a chapter and start a new.. you’re gonna have to do it eventually anyways.
And always remember to check with the mirror every once in a while and make sure your book is one that makes you happy.. and if it’s not, change direction.. I think that you’re allowed to do that.. we have NO IDEA when the final page is being written.. with no sequels. ‘Tis our only chance at this thing here.
I appreciate you all so much for everything. I’m living the dumbest book of all time.. trying to figure it all aht as I go..
#UpToSomethingSZN”
