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McAfee Out: WWE Backlash Tag Match Canceled
23 Apr
Summary
- Pat McAfee has withdrawn from the WWE Backlash tag team match.
- McAfee and Jelly Roll are concerned about celebrity match stigma.
- Cody Rhodes' WWE Championship reign continues post-WrestleMania.
Pat McAfee has officially withdrawn from a scheduled tag team match at WWE Backlash next month, fulfilling his promise to step away from the wrestling business. McAfee, who was involved in the WrestleMania 40 storyline between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton, stated on his ESPN show that he has completed his desired run in WWE.
Following McAfee's decision, the planned tag team match involving himself, Grammy winner Jelly Roll, Cody Rhodes, and Randy Orton for WWE Backlash is now off. Reports indicate that both McAfee and Jelly Roll chose to opt out due to concerns about the negative perception of celebrity involvement in wrestling matches. They are reportedly prioritizing their respective careers.
McAfee's role at WrestleMania 40 was brief, and Jelly Roll has also indicated a pause in his WWE involvement. Meanwhile, Cody Rhodes' WWE Championship is secure despite a recent post-match attack that left him with an eye injury. The company is teasing a future program between Rhodes and CM Punk for the championship.
