WWE SmackDown Flops and Hits: 5-time champion set to put career on the line, Zelina Vega returns, big mistake with the main event (July 2nd, 2021)

#2 Hit on WWE SmackDown: Pat McAfee

Pat McAfee is raising standards every week

Adding Pat McAfee to the WWE SmackDown commentary team was a brilliant decision. He is an excellent orator with a flair for story-telling. McAfee had impressed us during his feud with Adam Cole on NXT, but he has taken his skills to a whole new level as a commentator. His ring-side antics, particularly during Shinsuke Nakamura’s entrance, give us epic GIFs every week.

Come on, @MichaelCole! It's a concert for a KING! 👑#SmackDown @ShinsukeN @PatMcAfeeShow @rickboogswwe pic.twitter.com/XGvLpZPzka
— WWE (@WWE) July 3, 2021

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On this week's episode of WWE SmackDown, Pat McAfee once again hyped King Nakamura’s arrival by sitting on top of Michael Cole. It was unexpected but made for a great spot. Nakamura teamed up with Big E to take on Apollo Crews and Baron Corbin.

McAfee did well to draw attention towards Corbin’s while calling the in-ring action. The match also featured interesting moments between Big E and Nakamura, and it proved that the pair should work together more often.

Both superstars worked in sync and borrowed subtle nuances from each other’s gimmick. The crowd would love to see Big E and Nakamura teaming up when the shows go live. McAfee did well in highlighting the bond between the two babyfaces.

🤘🎸👑🥩#SmackDown @WWEBigE @ShinsukeN @rickboogswwe pic.twitter.com/p9IMMTZaFK
— WWE (@WWE) July 3, 2021

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He also did an outstanding job during the Last Man Standing match between Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn on WWE SmackDown. Pat McAfee remains unbelievably committed to his role throughout the show and deserves appreciation for constantly trying to deliver engaging narratives. He is slowly turning himself into one of the best aspects of WWE SmackDown, which is a remarkable feat.

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Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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Edited by Kaushik Das

WWE SmackDown Flops and Hits: - 5-time champion set to put career on the line, Zelina Vega returns, big mistake with the main event (July 2nd, 2021)

#2 Hit on WWE SmackDown: Pat McAfee